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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Professionals and other Skilled Migrants

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