REMAINING RELATIVE VISA SUBCLASS 115 & 835

The Remaining Relative Visa Subclass 115 and 835 are designed for individuals whose only near relatives are permanent residents of Australia. This visa allows such individuals to relocate and reside in Australia permanently, given that their near relative is willing to sponsor them and all their family members included in the application.

Both these visas serve the same purpose – they allow a person whose only near relatives are living in Australia to reside in Australia indefinitely. The distinction between the two lies in the location of the applicant at the time of application and decision – the 115 visa is for applicants outside Australia, while the 835 visa is for those within Australia.

To be eligible for either a 115 or 835 visa, you must:

• Have an eligible sponsor
• Also have a commitment by a person or organisation prepared to provide you with an Assurance of Support – a legal document that assures the Australian Government that you will not rely on government support for two years after you enter Australia on the visa
• You can have up to three people provide an assurance of support for you
• Your assurer must lodge a bond, in the form of money, with the Department. The bond is refunded to the assurer, less any social security payments you have received, two years after you first enter Australia on this visa
• Your (and your partner’s) only near relative lives in Australia
• Meet the health and character requirements
• If you are over the age of 18, you will be required to sign an Australian Values Statement

You must be inside Australia at the time you lodge and when you were granted your visa, to qualify for a 835 visa. If you are outside of Australia when your application is lodged and granted, you will need to apply for a 115 visa.

As the Government only provides a limited number of spaces each financial year for Remaining Relative visas, waiting times for the visa are very long. Applications are processed in the order they are lodged and once the threshold has been reached, no more visas will be granted in that financial year.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 115 or 835 Remaining Relative Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

• Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
• In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
• Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 115 or 835 Remaining Relative Visa application.

• Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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