Family Reunion

Australia offers a range of visas for the relatives of permanent residents, including spouses, children, and parents, under the family reunion category. These visas not only facilitate family reunification and cohabitation but also grant them permanent residency, enabling them to access Australia's welfare and services. Additionally, they foster international cultural exchange and understanding.

The application process for family reunion visas is relatively complex, as applicants must meet a series of strict conditions and requirements, including financial proof, health checks, and possible sponsorship obligations. Applicants also need to provide detailed application materials and may undergo interviews or other reviews. Our professional team of lawyers possesses extensive knowledge of immigration law and rich practical experience, enabling us to provide applicants with high-level legal advice and support. Additionally, our team possesses excellent communication skills and professional demeanor, allowing us to effectively handle communication with immigration authorities and other relevant agencies. Throughout the family reunion visa application process, we will offer comprehensive guidance and support to ensure that applicants understand and meet all application requirements. We will assist them in smoothly completing the application process. With the assistance of our professional team, applicants can confidently entrust us to realize their dream of family reunion.

Selections of Family Reunion

Australia offers various visas for overseas family members of residents settled in the country, catering to different family members. Residents can choose to apply for their spouses, children, or parents, enabling them to reside legally in Australia.

The Partner (Provisional and Migrant) Visa (subclass 309/100) is a spouse migration visa category intended for Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouses to settle in Australia. This visa is applicable to married or de facto partners in a stable relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, aiming to reunite them with their partners in Australia.

  • The subclass 309 visa is a temporary visa that allows applicants to reunite with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen spouse in Australia and commence living together.
  • The subclass 100 visa is a permanent visa. After obtaining the subclass 309 visa and meeting specific conditions, applicants can apply for a conversion to permanent residency, thereby obtaining Australian permanent residency status.

The Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) is for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It falls under the family category of visas in Australia and allows spouses or partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to settle in Australia. This visa requires the application to be lodged while in Australia, and the applicant must be in Australia when the visa is granted.

Typically, applicants first receive a temporary residence visa and then need to meet corresponding conditions during the 2-year relationship probation period, including maintaining a genuine spousal relationship. Once these conditions are met and confirmed, the applicant is eligible for a permanent residency visa.

However, in certain special circumstances, applicants may directly obtain the 801 permanent residency visa without needing to first obtain the 820 temporary residence visa. For example, if the applicant has been married for over 3 years at the time of visa application, or if the couple has joint children, the immigration department may approve the permanent residency visa directly without waiting for the completion of the relationship probation period of the temporary residence visa.

The Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) is a temporary visa designed for unmarried partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. This visa allows the unmarried partner to travel to Australia and commence a relationship with their Australian sponsor for a period of up to nine months. However, during this period, the applicant must complete the marriage registration with the sponsor, either within or outside Australia. They must also travel to Australia at least once before marrying the sponsor, and submit an application for the subsequent spouse migration visa within the validity period of their visa.

Holders need to demonstrate their genuine and stable relationship and intention to establish long-term life in Australia. This visa provides a pathway for couples who do not yet meet the requirements for an Australian partner visa to commence their relationship in Australia and eventually obtain permanent residency.

The Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143/173) is a family reunion visa designed by Australia for the parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

  • The subclass 143 visa is a permanent visa that requires the applicant's children to provide financial sponsorship and entails a one-time payment of all contributory fees.
  • The subclass 173 visa is a temporary visa that requires the contributory fees to be paid in two installments. After completing the first installment, the remaining amount can be paid within the next two years to apply for the subclass 143 permanent parent visa.

The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 870) is designed for parents who wish to live with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen children in Australia. Holders of the 870 visa can reunite with their children in Australia and stay for up to 3 or 5 years. This visa can be applied for multiple times, with a cumulative residence period of up to 10 years.

The subclass 870 visa allows for multiple entries, and the sponsoring children must meet eligibility requirements. They need to provide financial sponsorship and meet financial requirements. Parents must provide health and character certificates and purchase health insurance to cover medical expenses during their stay in Australia. The 870 visa provides parents with a temporary reunion pathway, giving them the opportunity to spend time with their children in Australia and experience Australian life and culture. For friends considering sponsoring their parents through the contributory or queue applications, if they do not want their parents to endure a long processing period and their parents do not intend to settle in Australia permanently, the 870 visa undoubtedly offers a more flexible and convenient reunion option.

The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 884/864) is a family reunion visa category provided by Australia for its citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parents to settle in Australia. These visas are designed for parents who are aged 65 or older and meet other requirements.

  • The Subclass 884 is a temporary visa valid for two years, and applicants must apply for the Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent visa within the validity period of the visa. Applicants must submit the visa application while in Australia, and they must also be in Australia when the visa is granted. This visa requires contributions to be paid in two stages. After the first stage payment is completed, the remaining amount can be paid within two years for the Subclass 864 Aged Parent visa application.
  • The Subclass 864 is a permanent residency visa. Applicants must meet age requirements, pass health and character assessments, and be sponsored by eligible Australian relatives and financial guarantors, or hold the Subclass 884 Contributory Aged Parent temporary visa. This visa is a permanent residency visa, and the application must be lodged while in Australia. Applicants must also be in Australia when the visa is granted.

The Child Visa (subclass 101/802) is for biological, adopted, or stepchildren under 25 years of age of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens living in Australia. This visa allows them to live permanently in Australia, with sponsorship provided by their parent or guardian.

  • The subclass 101 visa is applicable to children born outside of Australia whose parents are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
  • The subclass 802 visa is applicable to children born outside of Australia whose parents are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

The Resident Return Visa (subclass 155/157) is applicable to individuals who are or were previously Australian permanent residents, or who were once Australian citizens, and wish to re-enter Australia after traveling abroad while maintaining their Australian permanent residency status. These two visas allow holders to return to Australia and retain their permanent residency status or Australian citizenship.

If the requirements for the subclass 155 visa are not met, applicants may still be assessed under the subclass 157 visa. In such cases, applicants may be granted a visa valid for up to 3 months.

The subclass 155, to apply for the subclass 155 Resident Return visa, the applicant's status must be that of an Australian permanent resident, a former Australian permanent resident whose visa has not been canceled, or a former Australian citizen who has lost or renounced citizenship:

  • In the past 5 years, if the applicant has accumulated at least 2 years of lawful permanent residency/citizenship in Australia, they may be eligible for a subclass 155 visa with a validity period of 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years, the applicant has accumulated less than 2 years of lawful permanent residency/citizenship in Australia, they may still be eligible for a subclass 155 visa with a validity period of 1 year if specific conditions are met.

The subclass 157, if the applicant does not meet the requirements for a 5-year or 1-year validity period under the subclass 155 Resident Return visa, they may still apply for a 3-month validity period under the subclass 157 Resident Return visa if they meet the following conditions:

  • Within the past 5 years, the applicant has resided in Australia for at least one day with lawful permanent residency/citizenship, they may be eligible for a subclass 155 visa.
  • Within the past 5 years, the applicant has resided in Australia for less than 2 years with lawful permanent residency/citizenship, they may be eligible for a subclass 155 visa with a validity period of 1 year if specific conditions are met.
  • If the applicant has resided in Australia for a period of time with lawful permanent residency/citizenship, they may be eligible for a subclass 155 visa with a validity period of 1 year if specific conditions are met.

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