Eligibility
To qualify for a Subclass 116 visa, the applicants have to:
Be a carer:
Be willing and able to care for a relative in Australia.
Meet the sponsorship requirement:
Have a person who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen act as a sponsor.
Meet the health requirement:
Must meet the health requirement.
Meet the character requirement:
Meet the character requirement.
Provide care for a relative:
Provide care for a relative with a long-term medical condition.
Benefits
The Subclass 116 visa includes many advantages, such as:
Permanent residence:
Live in Australia indefinitely.
Work rights:
Full right of employment in Australia.
Study rights:
Right to study in Australia.
Pathway to citizenship:
Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
Access to Medicare:
Eligible for Medicare benefits.
Application Process
The application process of the Subclass 116 visa involves the few following steps:
Submit an application:
Apply for a Subclass 116 visa.
Provide documentation:
Provide documentation, which includes proof of identity, sponsorship, health and character.
Attend the interview:
Attend an interview with the Australian government.
Wait for processing:
Wait for the application to be processed.
Timeline
The processing time for the Subclass 116 visa will vary depending on how complex the application is and how fast an applicant submits the required documents. But a summary of the timeline is given below:
Submission of documents: 2-4 weeks.
Processing of documents: 12-24 months
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 116 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.