Yes, you can bring your family on a Subclass 189 visa. The Subclass 189 visa, or the Skilled Independent visa, attracts skilled workers with specific skills to fill the country's labor gap. An applicant can stay, work, and study in Australia permanently with this visa.
The Skilled Independent visa is a popular option that includes family members in the application. Under this visa, a family member such as a spouse, dependent child or stepchild, or dependent grandchild or step-grandchild can migrate to Australia with the principal applicant. An applicant can include eligible family members while filing the application or add them after applying before the decision is announced.
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Eligibility Criteria to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa
To bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must provide the following:
For the Main applicant
- Be aged under 45 years
- Occupation must be included in the Skilled occupation list
- File an EOI and receive an invitation
- The score must be at least 65 points
- Language proficiency
- Positive skill assessment
For Family members
- Provide a Health certificate
- Good character certificate
Requirements to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa
An applicant must complete the requirements to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa:
For Main Applicant
- Proof of age
- Education qualification
- Proof of English proficiency
- Work Experience
- Skill asses by the designated authority
- Fulfill the Score requirement
For Family members
- Complete medical examination within 12 months
- Provide police clearance certificate
Steps to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa
To bring your family members with you on a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant can file their visa application with them.
Here are the steps to apply for the visa:
Step 1: Fill out the form 80
Step 2: Submit an EOI
Step 3: Sort out the requirements
Step 4: Apply for the visa
Step 5: Migrate to Australia
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