Ensuring a Safe and Caring Future for Your Aged Dependent Relatives in Australia

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    Subclass 838, 114

    Aged Dependent Relative visa

    Aged Dependent Relative visa allows an elderly, dependent relative to live permanently in Australia. The sponsor must be an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. As there is high demand for this family migration visa and a very limited number of allocations, processing of this visa is subject to capping and queuing arrangements and in accordance with any relevant Ministerial Directions. The visa processing is also considered in two stages.

    Bridging visa A may be provided for applications made onshore (in Australia), and the applicant can remain lawfully in Australia while the application is processed. If you are given a Bridging visa A, you can apply for a Bridging Visa B to travel outside Australia while you wait for a decision.

    Are you eligible for Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838, 114):

    • The applicant must be a dependent relative of an eligible sponsor in Australia.
    • Single (must not be married or in a de facto relationship).
    • Reached the age where you are eligible for an age pension in Australia. The pension age has been gradually increased from 65 (for men and women born before 1949) to 67 for those born after 1 July 1952.
    • Have a sponsor who will provide an Assurance of Support (AoS).
    • Meet the health and character requirements.

    Your sponsor:

    • Must be a relative whom you are financially dependent on for basic needs (such as shelter, food and clothing) for at least the last 3 years before this visa application is made.
    • Can be the partner of the dependent relative and must be living together.
    • Must be at least 18 years old.
    • Lives in Australia as an Australian citizen, a settled permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
    • Up to three sponsors can provide the Assurance of Support in your application.
    • Provide a letter of undertaking to help provide accommodation and financial assistance for your relative and any accompanying family members for their first two years in Australia and to repay the Australian for any social security payments.

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      HOW IT WORKS

      Three Simple Steps to Your Visa

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      Enquire with Australian Study and Visa Services

      We will work with you to identify the best option for migration and assist in the lodgement of your Australian Visa application.

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      Australian Visa Application Assessment

      We help you to provide and compile accredited documents that comply with the reporting format required for compliance, to support your application and explain how timing might make the difference between success and failure.

      3

      Australian Visa Application Decision

      We will keep you informed during the entire visa decision process and give you processing times for a study visa in Australia, guide you in detail, and keep reminding you of the timing for certain parts of the process.

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      FAQs

      A Student Guardian Visa subclass 590 allows an eligible parent, legal guardian or approved relative aged 21 or over to live in Australia to provide care and welfare for an international student. Applicants must also meet financial, health and character requirements and satisfy the visa eligibility criteria set by the Department of Home Affairs.

      The required documents vary depending on your circumstances but commonly include:
      • Proof of your relationship to the student
      • Evidence of financial capacity
      • Health insurance
      • Identity documents
      • Health and character documentation.

      The duration of a Student Guardian Visa generally aligns with the period required to provide care for the student while they study in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs will determine the visa length based on the individual application and the student’s enrolment.

      Student Guardian Visa holders are generally not permitted to work in Australia. Limited study is permitted, including an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) of up to 20 hours per week or another course of up to three months, provided all visa conditions are met.

      The application process typically involves assessing your eligibility, preparing supporting documents, lodging the application and responding to any requests from the Department of Home Affairs. Processing times vary depending on individual circumstances and application volumes. As your Student Guardian Visa agent, we’ll guide you through every step and keep you informed throughout the process.