Sponsorship by a relative
You must be sponsored by an eligible relative if you do not have a nomination from a participating State or Territory government.
Who can be a sponsor?
To sponsor a skilled worker you must be at least 18 years of age and usually resident in Australia as one of the following:
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian permanent resident
- an Eligible New Zealand citizen.
See: General Skilled Migration definitions
You, your spouse or your interdependent partner must be related to your sponsor as one of the following:
- a non-dependent child – including an adoptive or step-child
- a parent – including adoptive or step–parent
- a brother or sister – including adoptive or step-siblings
- a niece or nephew – including adoptive or step–niece or nephew
- an aunt or uncle – including adoptive or step–aunt or uncle
Where can a sponsor be living?
Your sponsor can live anywhere in Australia.
Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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