Student Dependants
Bringing your family to Australia while you study.
Overview
Studying in Australia is a life-changing experience, and you may want to share it with your family. The student visa program allows you to include your partner and dependent children in your application, so they can join you in Australia. I can help you navigate the process of bringing your family with you, ensuring your application is complete and meets all the requirements.
You can include your family members in your initial student visa application, or they can apply to join you in Australia at a later date. Your family members will have work and study rights in Australia, but there are some limitations. For example, your partner can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and your children will be required to attend school if they are of school age.
To include your family members in your application, you will need to provide evidence of your relationship, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificates. You will also need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support your family in Australia. I will guide you through the evidence requirements and help you prepare a strong application that demonstrates your eligibility to bring your family with you.
Key Facts
How I Work — Step by Step
Dependant Eligibility Assessment
I will assess your eligibility to include your family members in your student visa application and explain the specific requirements.
Evidence Collection
I will provide you with a detailed checklist of the documents required to prove your relationships and financial capacity.
Application Lodgement
I will prepare and lodge the visa applications for your family members, either as part of your main application or as a separate application.
Visa Grant and Conditions
Once the visas are granted, I will explain the conditions that apply to your family members, including their work and study rights.
What I Do
- Advise you on the requirements for including your family members in your student visa application.
- Assess your eligibility to bring your family to Australia.
- Assist you in gathering the required evidence of your relationships and financial capacity.
- Prepare and lodge the visa applications for your family members.
- Advise you on the work and study rights of your family members in Australia.
Who Is This For?
- ›Students who want to bring their partner and/or children to Australia.
- ›Family members of a student visa holder who wish to join them in Australia.
- ›Applicants who need to provide evidence of their relationships and financial capacity.
- ›Anyone seeking to understand the rules for student visa dependants.
Common questions about
Can my parents join me on a student visa?+
What is the definition of a 'partner' for a student visa?+
Do my family members need to have their own health insurance?+
Your Visa Was Refused — What Now?
I wrote a free guide covering the 5 most common refusal reasons, your appeal options, and the deadlines you cannot miss. It is the same advice I give clients in their first meeting.
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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Thoughts only — not legal advice.