To be eligible for Family-sponsored Visa, You must be either nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or indicate that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area. See below for more information.

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Family Sponsor Option for 491 VISA

If you indicate in your EOI that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative the Department may invite you to apply for a visa in an invitation round.

Following are the requirements and eligibility for the sponsor or your relative:

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Sponsorship by an Eligible Relative

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Your sponsor must be

• 18 years old or older

• usually resident in a designated area of Australia

• be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen

• be your eligible relative or your partner’s eligible relative if your partner is also applying for this visa

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An eligible relative can be

• a parent

• a child or step-child

• a brother, sister, adoptive brother, adoptive sister, step-brother or step-sister

• an aunt, uncle, adoptive aunt, adoptive uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle

• a nephew, niece, adoptive nephew, adoptive niece, step-nephew or step-niece

• a grandparent, or

• a first cousin

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👉 For any Migration, Visa, or Study related query, please book an Online Consultation with us:

www.racc.net.au/migration-agent-education-agent

Registered Migration Agent (MARN1572961, MARN1172003)