Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)
Remaining Relative Visa is a permanent visa that allows individuals to live in Australia to be with their only close family members. This visa is part of Australia’s Other Family visa category, which includes other visas like the Carer (Subclass 836) and Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 838) visas.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Subclass 835 visa, you must:
- Be in Australia: You must apply for this visa while you are in Australia.
- Be Sponsored: You must be sponsored by your only remaining relative in Australia.
- Have No Other Close Relatives: You must have no other near relatives outside Australia.
- Meet Health and Character Requirements: You and your family members included in the application must meet health and character requirements.
Visa Features
- Permanent Residency: This visa grants you permanent residency in Australia.
- Work and Study Rights: You can work and study in Australia.
- Travel Facility: You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
Important Considerations
- Limited Places: There are a limited number of Other Family visa places available each migration program year. Once the cap is reached, no more visas are granted until the next program year.
- Queue System: Applications are subject to a queue system. If your application meets the core visa requirements, it will be assigned a queue date and placed in the queue for final processing.
- Health and Character Requirements: You and your family members included in the application must meet health and character requirements. This may involve undergoing medical examinations and providing police certificates.
Carer Visa (Subclass 836)
Carer Visa is a permanent visa that allows you to live in Australia to care for a relative with a long-term medical condition. This visa is designed for individuals who are needed in Australia to provide care to a family member who has no reasonable access to care options within the country.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Subclass 836 Carer Visa, you must:
- Be in Australia: You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.
- Provide Care: You must be able to provide personal care to a relative or a member of their family who lives with them, and who has a long-term medical condition.
- No Reasonable Access to Care: The person needing care must have no reasonable access to care options in Australia.
- Be Sponsored: You must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor.
Visa Features
- Permanent Residency: This visa grants you permanent residency in Australia.
- Work and Study Rights: You can work and study in Australia.
- Travel Facility: You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
Important Considerations
- Limited Places: There are a limited number of Other Family visa places available each migration program year. Once the cap is reached, no more visas are granted until the next program year.
- Queue System: Applications are subject to a queue system. If your application meets the core visa requirements, it will be assigned a queue date and placed in the queue for final processing.
- Health and Character Requirements: You and your family members included in the application must meet health and character requirements. This may involve undergoing medical examinations and providing police certificates.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 838)
Aged Dependent Relative Visa is a permanent visa that allows a single older person who relies on a relative living in Australia for financial support to stay in Australia permanently.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Subclass 838 visa, you must:
- Be in Australia: You must apply for this visa while you are in Australia.
- Be Single: You must be single at the time of application.
- Be Aged: You must be aged (the exact age varies depending on gender and country of origin).
- Be Wholly or Substantially Dependent on Your Sponsor: You must be wholly or substantially dependent on your sponsoring relative for financial support.
- Have No Other Close Relatives Outside Australia: You must have no other near relatives outside Australia.
Visa Features
- Permanent Residency: This visa grants you permanent residency in Australia.
- Work and Study Rights: You can work and study in Australia.
- Travel Facility: You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
Important Considerations
Limited Places:
There are a limited number of Other Family visa places available each migration program year. Once the cap is reached, no more visas are granted until the next program year.
Queue System:
Applications are subject to a queue system. If your application meets the core visa requirements, it will be assigned a queue date and placed in the queue for final processing. You will be notified of your application’s queue date in writing.
Health and Character Requirements:
You and your family members included in the application must meet health and character requirements. This may involve undergoing medical examinations and providing police certificates.
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The experienced team at 26 Degrees Migration can assist you with:
- Understanding complex eligibility rules
- Sponsorship requirements and documentation
- Navigating long queue times and capped visa limits
- Preparing a complete and compliant visa application
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