Overview

The Remaining Relative visa (Subclass 115) allows people whose only close family members reside in Australia to migrate and reunite with them permanently as residents.

Key Features 

– Grants permanent residence to successful visa holders

– Requires Australian relative’s sponsorship 

– Processing time may take an estimated 50 years  

Eligibility Factors

To apply, you must:

– Have your only close relatives living in Australia 

– Obtain sponsorship from an eligible Australian relative

– Sign Australian Values Statement  

– Meet health, character and security checks

Sponsorship

Your sponsor must be a settled Australian citizen/permanent resident/eligible NZ citizen who is your:  

– Parent, sibling, step-sibling, aunt/uncle or cousin

– Aged 18+ years 

– Able to provide you accommodation and financial support

Additional Criteria 

– Applicants outside Australia when visa granted

– No outstanding debts owed to Australian government  

Conclusion

The Subclass 115 visa provides a residency pathway, despite long application queues, for offshore applicants whose lone relatives reside permanently in Australia.