Changes to Australian Skilled Family Sponsored Visas

Monday, 21 February 2011

Vital changes to Australian Skilled Sponsored Visas on July 1, 2011 will result in the elimination of the permanent family sponsored migration visa route. However, family members living in Australia can still have the chance to sponsor family members or relatives under a Provisional Sponsored Skilled Migration Visa.

This visa leads the way to permanent residency in Australia. A Provisional Sponsor Skilled Migration Visa holder is likely to be eligible for a Skilled Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887), provided that all eligibility requirements are met.