Can a relative sponsor me to live in Australia?

You will need to have a sponsor to apply for a relative visa to live in Australia as a permanent resident. A sponsor must be one of the following or their partner: An Australian permanent resident, or. An eligible New Zealand citizen.

What relatives can sponsor you in Australia?

The relative in Australia can be related either to the main applicant or their accompanying partner.

• A child.
• A parent.
• A brother or sister.
• An aunt or uncle.
• A niece or nephew.
• A grandparent.
• A first cousin.

Can I petition my niece to Australia?

Are you thinking of bringing your siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, or other relatives to Australia? As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia.

Can an Australian citizen sponsor a friend?

Only family members can sponsor you for a visit to Australia so a friend cannot. Friends cannot sponsor UNLESS it is a partner you are talking about then the situation changes to some degree. Visitor visas are just that.

How much does it cost to sponsor someone in Australia?

Sponsorship for a 457 visa application costs $1,060 (additional costs apply if using a migration agent), while nomination for a 457 visa comes with a fee of $330.

Can I sponsor my cousin to live in Australia?

Unfortunately no, you can not sponsor your cousin to visit Australia on a visitor visa. However, you can sponsor your niece or nephew – so if your parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, then they can sponsor your cousin to come to Australia on a visitor visa.

Can I sponsor my niece to study in Australia?

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident then yes, you can sponsor your nephew to visit you in Australia on a visitor visa. You can sponsor family members, including sisters, on a subclass 600 (family sponsored stream) visitor visa. To be a relative, you must be an applicant’s: partner, parent or child.

Can I adopt my niece from India to Australia?

As with any intercountry adoption process, an intercountry relative child adoption must only take place if it is in the best interests of the child, and must be in accordance with principles set out in the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) …

Can I sponsor a family member in Australia?

What options are available to sponsor my relatives? Aged dependent relatives, orphan relatives, remaining relatives and carers of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens may be sponsored for visas to come to Australia permanently.

Can I sponsor a family member to Australia?

Family Sponsorship The Australian immigration system sets aside over 60,000 visas each year for family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens. This represents over one-third of the total visas distributed per year. Family visas are given under the “Family Stream” program.

Can a brother immigrate to Australia with his sister?

Brothers, sisters, dependent relatives, carers may also immigrate to Australia initially on temporary visa later changeable to permanent type. These family visas in Australia are sponsored by: i) Australian citizens; ii) a permanent resident of this country; and iii) Eligible New Zealand citizens.

How can I immigrate to Australia with my child?

In case the child concerned is in Australia then he/ she could immigrate as a permanent resident, dependent child, or orphaned relative. In the event, the concerned child is an offshore candidate then dependent child visa, adoption visa, or orphaned relative visa may be obtained.

Can I immigrate to Australia with a Spouse Visa?

Under this class a spouse or fiance/ fiancee is allowed to immigrate to Australia for settlement. Candidates migrating to this country with this visa are initially allowed temporary settlements followed by permanent residency after a couple of years.