Family Visa
Australia offers various family visas for individuals who want to join their family members living in Australia. The family migration program allows eligible family members to reunite with their relatives who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Types of Visa
Subclass 309 (Provisional) and 100 (Migrant): For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. The Subclass 309 is a temporary visa, and after a waiting period, applicants become eligible for the Subclass 100 permanent visa.
Contributory Parent Visas (Subclass 143 and 173): These visas allow parents to migrate to Australia to join their children. The Subclass 143 is a permanent visa, while the Subclass 173 is a temporary visa that can lead to permanent residency.
Parent Visas (Subclass 103): A non-contributory parent visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Child (Subclass 101): For dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Adoption (Subclass 102): For children adopted outside Australia by Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Remaining Relative (Subclass 115): For individuals who have no close family members other than their near relatives in Australia.
Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 114): For elderly individuals who are dependent on an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen relative.
Carer Visas (Subclass 836 and 116): For individuals willing and able to provide substantial and continuing assistance to a relative in Australia who has a medical condition.
It’s important to note that immigration policies and visa categories may be subject to change. Always check the official website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs or consult with a registered migration agent for the most up-to-date and accurate information. Additionally, the processing times, eligibility criteria, and application requirements can vary depending on the specific family visa category.