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1. Information – Other Family Migration
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On this page: Introduction, Visa application charge and Documentary requirements
Introduction
Other Family Migration visas include Aged Dependent Relative, Remaining Relative and Carer visas.
The Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 114) visa is for those applicants who are either never married, widowed, divorced or formally separated and are dependent upon an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. The applicant must be old enough to be granted an old age pension under the Social Security Act 1991.
The Remaining Relative (Subclass 115) visa is for those applicants who are the child or sibling of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and have no other parent or sibling residing outside Australia.
The Carer (Subclass 116) visa is for those applicants who have a close family relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, with a medical condition for which Medibank Health Solutions (formerly known as Health Services Australia or HSA) has issued a medical assessment with a rating of 30 or above.
More information regarding other family migration options can be found at the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/other-outside.htm
Visa Application Charge
The visa application charge (“VAC”) for Other Family is paid in 2 instalments:
• the ‘first instalment’ is payable at the time of application and
• the ‘second instalment’ is payable before the visa is granted.
For Carer visas, please note that the 2nd VAC may be waived if payment will cause severe financial hardship to the applicant or the person requiring care.
Information on available payment method options is available here.
Documentary Requirements
In addition to payment of the Visa Application Charge, there are a significant number of documentary requirements that need to be met, including lodgement of the relevant application forms, health and character related clearances, and a range of supporting documentation.
Please note that you may be asked to provide further documents or information relating to your particular circumstances after your application has been lodged. In addition to this documentation, further checks, in the form of telephone or face-to-face interviews, and possibly site visits, may be required.
Please refer to 2. Checklist - Other Family Migration for a detailed listing of documentary requirements, including application forms and supporting documentation for anyone applying from within China.
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