Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
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Remaining Relative Visa(Subclass 115)
The Subclass 115 Visa offers a permanent residency option for individuals who find themselves as the last member of their family residing outside of Australia, with all their immediate family members having established their lives in Australia.
It is mandatory for candidates to be offshore, both at the time of submitting their application and when the decision on their visa is made
Advantages of Obtaining the Subclass 115 Visa
As a Subclass 115 Remaining Relative visa recipient, you are entitled to:
- Establish permanent residency within the bounds of Australia
- Seek Australian citizenship, provided you meet the necessary requirements.
- Travel out of and return to Australia multiple times for a duration of five years from the visa issuance date (afterward, a new visa is required for re-entry to Australia).
Eligibility Requirements for the Subclass 115 Visa
You may be eligible to apply for the Subclass 115 visa if
- You and/or your partner's immediate family members are settled in Australia as Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens
- An eligible immediate family member or their adult spouse (18 years or older) is willing to act as your sponsor for you and your accompanying family members
- There is an individual prepared to offer you an assurance of support, which is a binding commitment to provide financial backing
- Both you and any dependents on your application meet the requisite health and character standards
Ineligibility for the Subclass 115 Visa
You will be deemed ineligible for this visa if:
- You or your partner's immediate family members are either without lawful status, holders of a bridging visa, or holders of any type of temporary visa
- Your sponsor or their spouse has previously been granted a Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835 or 115), a Preferential Family visa (subclass 104), a Family visa (subclass 806), or has acted as a sponsor for others under these visas
1 July 2014, if a skills assessment is mandatory as part of a visa application, that assessment will only be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue, unless a shorter validity period is specified on the assessment.
Defining Eligible Immediate Relatives
An immediate relative residing in Australia can be:
- A parent, including biological or step-parent, of you or your partner
- A sibling, step-sibling
- An independent child or stepchild who is at least 18 years old
- A child or stepchild under 18 years of age not under your or your partner's daily care and control
Health and Character Prerequisites
All applicants and their dependent family members included in the visa application must:
Settlement of Australian Government Debts
Applicants must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government, or have arranged to repay any outstanding debts before the visa can be granted
Family Members Eligible for Inclusion in Your Visa Application
Your visa application can cover the following family members:
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website
FAQ
If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.
Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.
While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:
- Current passports or travel documents
- Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
- Evidence of name change
- Certified copies of marriage certificates
- If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
- If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
- Health & Character documents
Visa Subclass
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
- Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
- Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)