Can I Add My Children And Spouse To My Skills In Demand (SID) (SC482) Visa?
Planning to apply for the Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) Visa and want to add your family members to your visa application? You may wonder about the process of adding secondary applicants to your visa application and if there are any further effects on your visa application.
Can I add my family to my Skills in Demand Visa (SC 482)?
Yes, you can add your partner and children to your SID (SC 482) visa application.
Who can be included in the SID (SC482) visa?
Only members of your family unit (MoFU) can be added as dependents to your visa application. This means that only your spouse or de facto partner and your children are eligible to be added to your visa application. You must be legally married to your spouse or de facto partner and have been in a genuine and ongoing relationship for at least 12 months.
As for your children under the age of 18, either biological, adopted, or stepchildren may be eligible as secondary applicants. As for dependent children over 18 years of age, they may be eligible if they rely on you financially or they cannot support themselves due to disability.
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How much is the cost to add dependents to a Skill in Demand (SC 482) Visa?
Secondary applications may require some supporting documents that may incur some fees as well. For the current SID visa application charges are listed below:
For each dependent for 18 years and above, it is AUD 3,115
For each dependent applicant under 18 years, it is AUD 780
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Adding your spouse and children to your SID (Subclass 482) visa should be a pretty straightforward process as long as all eligibility requirements are met. However, if you have a complex family matter, consult an immigration lawyer for tailored advice at Agape Henry Crux. Discuss it with one of our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers (s) who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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