Family Migration

Visa Options

Australian residents, Australian permanent residents and NZ residents can sponsor close family members for permanent residence or migration to Australia.

However, it is possible to sponsor relatives only in very limited circumstances:

Parent Visas
Parents with at least half their children living permanently in Australia may be eligible for a parent visa which gives them permanent residence in Australia. There are several parent visa options, with varying processing times and costs. Parents over a certain age may be eligible to apply for an onshore 'aged parent' visa which allows them to remain in Australia on a bridging visa during processing.
Aged Dependant Relatives
If you are being supported financially by a relative in Australia and are of retirement age, your relative may be able to sponsor you for an aged dependent relative visa.
Remaining Relatives
If all of your close relatives (parents, brothers and sisters) are living permanently in Australia, you may be eligible for a remaining relative visa.
General Skilled Migration
If you are a skilled worker, then if you have relatives in Australia, they may be able to sponsor you for a general skilled visa. This would make it easier for you to meet the relevant pass mark for the application.

Acacia's Expertise

It is clearly of the utmost importance that family members can join you in Australia as quickly as possible. Acacia Immigration Australia has extensive experience with Family Migration cases and we can assist you with:
  • Selecting the most appropriate visa option for you
  • Lodgement and processing of the visa application on your behalf
  • Complications with meeting the sponsorship or assurance of support requirements
Please contact us if you have further questions

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