Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Eligible relative sponsor obligations
An eligible relative sponsor is required to sign a sponsorship undertaking.
This is an agreement to provide:
- adequate accommodation and/or financial assistance as required to meet their relative's living needs during their first two (2) years in Australia
- other support, such as child care, to enable their relatives to attend English language classes
- information and advice (including information about employment in Australia) to help their relatives settle in Australia.
The two (2) year period starts from the date the applicant enters Australia as a holder of this visa.
Before lodging an application, please read all related obligation requirements.
See: Other obligations
