Can my aunt sponsor my husband?

You're referring to the Family Sponsored stream of the 491 Skilled Work Regional visa.

Family Sponsorship Requirements:

To be eligible for family sponsorship, your aunt in Perth must:

1. Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

2. Be a settled resident in a designated regional area (Perth is considered regional for this visa).

3. Have lived in the designated regional area for at least 2 years (not 25 years).

4. Be your (or your husband's) eligible family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew).

5. Meet health and character requirements.

491 Skilled Work Regional Visa Requirements:_

Your husband must:

1. Meet the required points score (65+).

2. Have a valid skills assessment in a relevant occupation.

3. Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

4. Meet English language proficiency requirements.

5. Be under 45 years old.

Benefits of Family Sponsorship:

1. Priority processing.

2. Reduced requirements for work experience and skills assessment.

3. Increased points for sponsorship (15 points).

Designated Regional Areas:

Perth is considered a regional area for this visa. Other regional areas include:

1. New South Wales (regional)

2. Northern Territory

3. Queensland (regional)

4. South Australia (regional)

5. Tasmania

6. Victoria (regional)

7. Western Australia (regional)

Next Steps:

1. Ensure your aunt meets the sponsorship requirements.

2. Check your husband's eligibility for the 491 visa.

3. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

4. Apply for the visa within 60 days of receiving an invitation.

Consult with a registered migration agent for personalized guidance.

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