Applications under the Family Visa categories often involve various complexities. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your family to live in Australia; however, there are limitations and restrictions. Separate visas exist for partners, children and other family members and the eligibility criteria, including medical and financial requirements, are different for each category.

Our experienced team can assist with the following initial visa applications, and, if required, related appeals:

• Onshore Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 820) and Permanent visa (Subclass 801)
• Offshore Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent visa (Subclass 100)
• Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) – Fiancé visa
• Child Visa (Subclass 101) and Onshore Child Visa (Subclass 802)
• Adoption Visa (Subclass 102) Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117) and Onshore – – Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)
• Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)
• New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 461)
• Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) and Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
• Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) and (Permanent)(Subclass 864)
• Carer Visa Offshore (Subclass 116)
• Carer Visa Onshore (Subclass 836)
• Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
• Aged Parent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 804)
• Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
• Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)

To find the appropriate visa for your family member, speak to our expert Immigration Lawyers.