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Family Visa Lawyers Sydney

Welcome to CMI Legal, your trusted source for family visa representation and legal services in Australia. Our Family Visa Lawyers will help you to successfully navigate the complexities of family immigration, as we recognize the significance of reuniting families. Therefore, we possess a committed team aiming to make this process easier and fill your resource gap with our skills, simplifying the process of bringing your family members to Australia. Whether it is reuniting with a spouse, child, or other family members, our goal is to simplify and facilitate your journey.

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What Are The Different Types Of Family Visas Available In Australia?

Australia has many different family visa options for creating a family stay or providing them with the required care. Each category of visa is to help particular family circumstances, our family visa lawyers can help you apply for the suitable category.

Adoption Visa 102

The Adoption Visa 102 allows an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to bring an adopted child into Australia. This visa ensures the child can become a permanent resident and enjoy a stable family life in their new home. The child should be under 18 years old in order to be eligible to apply.

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Carer Visa 116/836

The Carer Visa subclasses 116 and 836, are for those who need to move to Australia to provide care for their close family members suffering from long-term medical conditions. This visa also includes those helping a member of their household who is already providing care to another with similar health needs.

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Remaining Relative Visa 115

The Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115) is for those people who are living outside of Australia with no close relatives other than the ones living in Australia. The visa allows them to come and live in Australia permanently with their relatives, thus increasing their family support network altogether.

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Aged Dependent Relative Visa 114/838

This category of visa is for aged-dependent relatives. This means that for older relatives who are financially dependent on an Australian resident/citizen, the Aged Dependent Relative Visa subclasses 114 and 838 are available. The visa allows for aging relatives to go and live with their families in Australia and be supported in the last years of life.

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Child Visa 101 & 802

The Child Visa (subclass 101 and 802) gives pathways by which children may live with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, and eligible New Zealand citizen parents. Subclass 101 applies to children residing outside of Australia, while subclass 802 applies to children already in Australia. In either case, the visas guarantee family unity and permanent residency for the child.

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New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa 461

The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (subclass 461) gives a chance for non-New Zealand family members the right to residence in Australia for up to five years, with the right to work in the same country. It allows for inherent flexibility in the opportunity for family members to live closely in Australia, enhancing family bonds.

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Eligibility Criteria For Family Visa

The eligibility criteria for the family visa include health and character requirements, sponsorship obligations, proof of relationship, financial stability, etc. Our Immigration lawyer can help you understand the eligibility criteria:

Health and Character Requirements

The health and character requirements include a medical examination and police checks through every country applicants have lived in in the past ten years for 12 months or more to ensure at the end that the applicant will not pose any risk to the Australian community​​.

Sponsorship Requirements

The sponsor, who is usually an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, accepts legal responsibilities for the applicant. Among these are the provisions of financial support and accommodation, along with an assurance that the visa holder will not be dependent on government assistance​.

Financial Stability Criteria Requirement

The applicants and their sponsors must be able to present a stable financial background. That is, they should have enough current income or savings not only for their expenses but also for the upkeep of their family without depending on Australian public funds.

Relationship proof

The proof of relationship has to be provided and has to be checked from documents relating to marriage certificates, birth certificates of the children, and other legal documents that prove or support the relationship claims. This becomes essential for verifying that the family relationships claimed in the application are genuine.

Here Is Our Process For Family Visa Application

The Australian partner visa application procedure is complex and demands meticulous attention to detail. The steps can be navigated as follows:

Consultation and Engagement

Start by arranging a meeting with the immigration lawyer who has expertise in this field, and they will give you customized assistance. They will perform an evaluation of your case and the complexities of the process, and they will acquaint you with the process. Upon the completion of the meeting, they will promptly send you an engagement letter or an agreement detailing the terms and conditions of your legal representation, so that all parties involved have a firm grasp on the commitment.

Preparation and Support

International marriage requires your lawyer to prepare a set of documents and to collect strong evidence that confirms your relationship. These proofs may include joint bank account statements, shared lease or mortgage documents, and personal statements from friends and family. This preparation stage is an essential element of the whole procedure, because the quality of application can provide a basis for a fair consideration.

Submission and Communication

This is the stage where you and your attorney file your application with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. They will review your paperwork and make sure it complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The lawyer will be working closely with the department and maintaining communication with you during this waiting period, which may be longer, and will give additional information.

Representation and Success

You may, for instance, be required to provide additional information or submit to an interview by the Department of Home Affairs. And if so, your lawyer will prepare you for this and represent you if the need arises. They’re the one who is there for you, and they are the ones who bring out the best in you so that they can better present you to the college. They will advise you on the outcome of the decision and would review the details to guide you on the best choice, may it be an appeal or new application.

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What Documents Are Essential for a Family Visa Application?

The success of a visa process lies in a comprehensive and well-organized application. At the time of consultation, our immigration lawyers will help you know the most important documents that will be required for the application of a family visa in Australia.

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Identity Documents : Identity documents are a very fundamental requirement of the application. This includes passports, birth certificates, and national identity cards of not only the applicant but also the sponsor. These documents should be valid and clearly identify all parties in the visa family application.

Relationship Evidence : One of the most essential features of the application is proving a relationship between the applicant and sponsor. This may include marriage certificates in the case of spouses visas in Australia, birth certificates in the case of children, and legal adoption documents. Other supporting documents that can be presented to further validate the relationship are joint bank statements, utility bills with both names and photographs together.

Sponsorship Documents : The sponsor is required to show proof of their citizenship in Australia, permanent residency, or eligibility as a citizen of New Zealand, which can be in the form of a passport, certificate of citizenship, or permanent residency papers. The official sponsorship document specifies the sponsor’s plan to assist the applicant.

Financial Documents : Proof of the sponsor’s financial stability is important to ensure the applicant will be adequately supported by him upon his arrival in Australia. These include recent bank statements, employment letters, payslips, tax returns, and other relevant documents. Proof of financial stability is very important to show enough financial resources so that no burden would be put on the Australian government, therefore strongly backing up your visa for family reunification.
Health and Character Documents : Health and character requirements for applicants and their family members While this mainly comprises a provision for medical examinations, it also includes producing police clearance certificates from all countries they have lived in for more than 12 months in the past ten years. Such documents are meant to prove that the applicant and their family will not burden either the health or security of the Australian community..
Financial Documents : Proof of the sponsor’s financial stability is important to ensure the applicant will be adequately supported by him upon his arrival in Australia. These include recent bank statements, employment letters, payslips, tax returns, and other relevant documents. Proof of financial stability is very important to show enough financial resources so that no burden would be put on the Australian government, therefore strongly backing up your visa for family reunification.

Photographs :Attach recent, passport-sized photos of the applicant and sponsor. The photographs should meet specific requirements regarding size, background, and quality. Clear and high-quality photographs will be helpful in establishing the identities of the persons involved; this is a standard requirement for family immigration in Australia.

Why Should You Choose Us As Your Lawyer For A Family Visa?

The right team of immigration lawyers can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of your family visa application. Here is why we are the best choice for your visa application and law requirements:

Experience and Expertise

We have a well-experienced team of family visa lawyers with extensive years of experience and expertise. We have undertaken many challenging cases and been successful in providing the best possible advice and representation to our clients. Our deep understanding of Australian immigration law assures that your matter will be in good hands.

Professional Service

We realize that every case brought to us is different. We offer our clients individualized service tailored in relation to their needs. Our immigration lawyers take time to understand your case before working out a strategy that will give your application the maximum opportunity for success. We pledge to provide our clients with attentive legal support tailored to their particular case.

Efficient Process

Efficiency is one of the biggest allies when it comes to making a visa application. Our family visa lawyers will ease this process by ensuring that your documents get the treatment, organization, and time-bound submission they require. Our attention to detail reduces potential delays or rejections to a huge extent, ensuring your application progresses really smoothly and quickly.

Proven record of success

Our success rate itself speaks a lot about our capabilities. We have an established record of winning great outcomes for our clients and getting their visa applications approved. We have worked with many families to reunite in Australia; the result shows our commitment to getting the best result in every matter we take at hand and having our clients satisfied.

Client-Centric Approach

At CMI Legal, everything is about our clients. We put your interests first and strive with all our might to ensure that all the visa applications we make are approved. Our customer-centred attitude thus speaks of serving you with top service and support during your journey toward a family visa, making it as smooth as possible and trouble-free.

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FAQs on Family Visa Law

The principal applicant for family sponsorship for an Australian family visa is to be normally a citizen of Australia, an Australian permanent resident, or any eligible New Zealand citizen. Eligibility requirements include residence and support requirements that are essential to sponsoring a relative for Australian family migration.

The cost of various types of family visas to Australia ranges from AUD 2,665 for a child visa to over AUD 47,755 for some categories of parent visas, relative to the government’s charge for processing and other associated costs.

Yes, you can bring your parents to Australia permanently, either with a Parent Visa or a Contributory Parent Visa, depending on your capacity financially and their age, provided that they meet the requirements to ensure they can follow a migration pathway.​​

There is no typical age limit for most family visas here in Australia. However, certain limitations exist on age requirements, such as the aging parent visa, in which the applicant must be of pension age, which is based on eligibility due to factors involving age and dependency​​.

A new application with updated documents and information according to the latest eligibility criteria as specified by the Australian immigration authorities​ is required to be submitted before the expiry of your current visa for an extension of your family visa in Australia.

Sponsors will need to meet or exceed an income threshold or show adequate savings to finance the applicant. The requirements for money will vary depending on the type of visa and the number of family members applying.

No, parents cannot be included on a work visa. They may apply for a parent visa or a visitor visa if they wish to stay temporarily. All work visas usually apply only to the principal applicant and immediate family members of the applicant, like spouses and dependent children.

Permanent residence in Australia by a relative sponsor can be obtained by applying for a permanent family visa class like the Partner Visa or Contributory Parent Visa after meeting all the requirements.

An immigration lawyer will be able to provide specialized guidance throughout the application process, ensuring Australian immigration law compliance, recommending all documents required, and giving advice on the best visa options to facilitate family reunification in Australia.​

There are various options for family visas to Australia, such as a partner visa, child visa, parent visa, and many others, like the caregiver visa or the adoption visa, meant for different situations or needs that arise within a family.

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Our expert migration lawyers offer paid consultations to suit your needs—choose a quick 15-minute session for general advice or a comprehensive 45-minute session for in-depth discussion and tailored guidance.

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