Australian Family Visas
The Australian Family migration stream aims to reunite immediate and extended family members with their eligible Australian relatives. Applicants wishing to migrate under the Family migration scheme must be sponsored by a close family relative who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and at least 18 years of age.
There are 54, 550 Australian Family visas available to partners, parents, children and other close relatives for 2010 - 11.
- Other Family Visas
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Spouse Visa
A Spouse visa enables a married, de facto or same-sex partner to be sponsored by their Australian partner. -
Prospective Marriage Visa
The Prospective Marriage visa enables partners to travel to Australia to marry their Australian fiance. -
Aged Parent Visa
An Aged Parent visa entitles retirement aged parents to be sponsored by their children in Australia. -
Parent Visa
A Parent visa enables parents to be sponsored by their children living in Australia to join them permanently. -
Remaining Relative Visa
The Remaining Relative visa is for individuals who wish to join their siblings or parents, who are their only near relatives, in Australia.
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- Latest Immigration News
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- Rise in Australian Student Visas from India
Australia has once again seen an increase in student visa applications from India after a phase of decline. - Foreign Workers to Be Welcomed to Australian Northern Territory
Australia's Northern Territory is now allowed to welcome overseas workers after its government reached a migration agreement with Immigration Minister Chris Bowen and the Federal government, which is considered a positive step to help fill the Territory's skill shortage. - Australia to Simplify Visa Application Process for International Students
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, last week announced the Government would make the visa application process easier for students from 29 countries by reducing assessment levels across a range of student visa subclasses from 24 March.
- Rise in Australian Student Visas from India
