Family Migration – OTHER RELATIVE

FAMILY MIGRATION – OTHER RELATIVE

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Family Migration - OTHER RELATIVE

Aged Dependent Relative, subclass 114/838

Family Migration - OTHER RELATIVE

Remaining Relative, subclass 115/835

Family Migration - OTHER RELATIVE

Carer, subclass 116/836

Aged Dependent Relative, subclass 114/838

For aged persons dependent on a relative in Australia.

  • Age 65 (man), 60-65 (woman-eligibility age depends on date of birth)
  • Martial status: single, divorced, widowed or in separation
  • Has a sponsor (child, parent, brother, sister, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Wholly or substantially dependent on relative in Australia for at least 3 years
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health
  • Settled permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond

Remaining Relative, subclass 115/835

For people whose only near relatives are usually resident in Australia and are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

  • Has a sponsor (parent, brother, sister) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Has no near relative* who is not a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health

*near relative (apply to the primary applicant and his partner):

  • Parent, sibling, or
  • Under 18 non dependent child, or
  • Adult non dependent child
  • Settled permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond

Carer, subclass 116

For people needed to care for an Australian relative or a member of their family unit, who has a medical condition.

  • Has a sponsor (parent, brother, sister) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Declaration to provide care to the sponsor or member of his family unit for at least 2 years
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health
  • Settled permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond