Migrating to Australia through family-sponsored visas

Family migration makes for almost half of Australia’s annual permanent migration intake this year, allowing families to reunite in Australia. While some visas in the family stream are processed in a couple of years, some others, like the parent visas and the remaining relative visas, can take several decades.

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Highlights

• In 2021-22, Family Stream is predominately made of partner visas
• Parents have seven visa options, with only one for those unable to pass the balance of family test
• Carer visa has processing time up to four and half years while 50 years may pass before a relative visa is granted

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