Partner and family
Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore)
Permanent offshore family pathway for an eligible remaining relative of an Australian sponsor.
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What this pathway provides.
The Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115) may be relevant where an eligible remaining relative outside Australia seeks permanent migration through family sponsorship.
- Permanent family pathway
- Offshore remaining relative route
- Family composition and sponsorship position matter
- Evidence must be prepared carefully
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Eligible remaining relatives outside Australia
- Families needing an offshore remaining-relative pathway
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Eligible sponsoring relative
- Remaining relative eligibility
- Supporting family composition and identity documents
- Other subclass-specific criteria
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Review family composition and sponsor position carefully
- 02
Confirm eligibility under the remaining-relative framework
- 03
Prepare identity and family composition evidence
- 04
Lodge only after the family structure has been clearly mapped
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- Incorrect assumptions about remaining-relative eligibility
- Weak evidence of family composition
- Incomplete sponsor or identity documentation
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
Begin with clarity
Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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