Can I bring my family members with me on a Subclass 491 visa?
Yes, you can include family members in your Subclass 491 visa application. Family members who can be included with the applicant in the subclass 491 visa are spouses or de facto partners and dependent children under 18 years old. The Subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa for skilled workers to settle in regional areas in Australia. This visa allows experienced professionals to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years. It also offers a pathway to PR after three years of residing continuously in the country, which can lead to the 187 visa.
This Subclass 491 visa allows bringing primary applicant and can include immediate family members such as:
- Spouse or De Facto Partner: The applicant can include their spouse or de facto partner in the application, but the partner must meet the same health and character requirements as the primary applicant.
- Dependent Children: Dependent children aged under 23 years and financially reliant on the principal applicant can be included in the application. In some instances, children over 23 can be included in the application if they are disabled.
- Other Dependent Relatives: In some cases, an applicant can include other dependent relatives, such as parents, if they depend financially on you. However, this depends on certain circumstances and visa requirements.
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Eligible criteria to sponsor your family members with a Subclass 491 visa
An applicant who is living in Australia they can sponsor their family members in Australia if:
- Must have a nomination to apply by the department and sponsoring a relative category
- Occupation must be on the relative skilled occupations (MLTSSL) list
- Must have a positive and suitable skill assessment report
- Must satisfy the point criteria
- Residing in the designated area
Requirements to sponsor your family members with a Subclass 491 visa
Below are the requirements to sponsor your family members with a Subclass 491 visa
- Must be aged under 45 years
- Have a skilled occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Must be able to demonstrate competent English
- Have a positive skill assessment
- Must obtain the minimum score on the Points Test at the time of invitation to apply for the visa
- Must be nominated by an eligible relative living in the designated area
- Must meet health and character requirements
How to bring family members on a Subclass 491 visa?
To bring family members on a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), an applicant must follow these steps:
Step 1: Check the eligibility of your family members for the 491 visa.
Step 2: Arrange the required documents.
Step 3: Submit the EOI
Step 4: Receive the invite and include your family member
Step 5: Once approved, Migrate to Australia
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