Can I bring my family with me on a Subclass 189 visa?

Yes, you can bring your family on a Subclass 189 visa. The Subclass 189 visa, or the Skilled Independent visa, attracts skilled workers with specific skills to fill the country's labor gap. An applicant can stay, work, and study in Australia permanently with this visa.

 

The Skilled Independent visa is a popular option that includes family members in the application. Under this visa, a family member such as a spouse, dependent child or stepchild, or dependent grandchild or step-grandchild can migrate to Australia with the principal applicant. An applicant can include eligible family members while filing the application or add them after applying before the decision is announced.

 

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Eligibility Criteria to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa

To bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must provide the following:

 

For the Main applicant

• Be aged under 45 years
• Occupation must be included in the Skilled occupation list
• File an EOI and receive an invitation
• The score must be at least 65 points
• Language proficiency
• Positive skill assessment

 

 For Family members

• Provide a Health certificate
• Good character certificate

 

Requirements to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa

An applicant must complete the requirements to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa:

 

For Main Applicant

• Proof of age
• Education qualification
• Proof of English proficiency
• Work Experience
• Skill asses by the designated authority
• Fulfill the Score requirement

 

For Family members

• Complete medical examination within 12 months
• Provide police clearance certificate  

 

Steps to bring family members on a Subclass 189 visa

To bring your family members with you on a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant can file their visa application with them.

 

Here are the steps to apply for the visa:

 

Step 1: Fill out the form 80

Step 2: Submit an EOI

Step 3: Sort out the requirements

Step 4: Apply for the visa

Step 5: Migrate to Australia

 

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