New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (SC 461)

New Zealand citizen family relationship visa (SC 461) allows non New Zealand citizens who are eligible family members of an eligible New Zealand citizen, to live and work in Australia. This is a temporary visa granted for 5 years where you will have multiple travel entries during the duration of your visa.

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Eligibility requirements

  • You must not be a New Zealand citizen

  • Be a member of the family unit of the New Zealand citizen

  • The New Zealand citizen that you have a relationship with, must hold a Special Category visa (SC 444)

  • Meet health requirement

  • Meet character requirement

  • Have adequate health insurance

  • If you are already on a visa, not have the “No Further Stay” condition on the visa

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Guidance on eligibility

Handling your documents

We will provide you with a comprehensive document checklist which we have crafted with years of experience. You can use this checklist to gather all the documents that will be necessary for your visa application. We will also help you assess whether the documents that you gather are up to the standards set by the department.

Making the application

The application will have to be filled meticulously. We will help you make the application on your behalf with the information that you provide us. We will also fill any specific forms that will be required by the department. We will ensure that any statements that may be required are up to the standards set by the department and will have all the necessary information the Department expects from you.

Conditions accompanied in the SC 461 visa

Condition 8303: This condition requires you to not be disruptive by involving in activities that will be harmful to the Australian society,

Condition 8501: This condition requires you to maintain adequate health insurance

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Prepare for your application

We will guide you throughout the visa application process of gathering relevant documents, compiling them, translating them and even getting them verified if required. We will fill out and submit the application on your behalf with the information you provide us with, as we have done for many of our clients and have had successful outcomes.

Post lodgment follow up

After lodging your visa we will keep you updated on the progress of your visa. We will also liaise with you if the department requests for additional information. We will ensure that no deadlines are missed and act swiftly on any matters concerning your visa.

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Chandrasiri Wanigapura

Chandrasiri Wanigapura

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to MJ Legal and its team particularly Keith James and Thamasha for their exceptional assistance in securing my employer-sponsored visa. I was faced with a very tight deadline. Through the remarkable professionalism, expertise, and commitment of Keith James and Thamasha, my visa was granted well ahead of schedule. Throughout the entire process, the MJ Legal team demonstrated an exemplary level of professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness. Their advice was consistently precise, timely, and pragmatic, and their attention to detail ensured a seamless experience. What could have been a highly stressful and uncertain process was made significantly easier for me by their clear communication and dedication. I would highly recommend MJ Legal to anyone seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and results-driven immigration support. Their service truly sets the standard for excellence in this field.

a month ago

Uththara Deshamani

Uththara Deshamani

I’m incredibly grateful to team of MJ Legal for their outstanding support in securing our Employer Sponsored (SC 482) visa. We were under a very limited timeframe, and at one point, we genuinely thought it would be impossible to get everything done in time. But thanks to the dedication and expertise of Mr. Jayantha, Keith, and Thamasha, our visa was granted successfully — well before the deadline! The team was highly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided us clearly through each step, ensuring everything was completed accurately and efficiently. Their attention to detail and commitment made a stressful situation so much more manageable. I highly recommend MJ Legal to anyone needing trustworthy and experienced immigration assistance. Thank you once again for your excellent service — we truly appreciate your help and look forward to working with you again in the future

a month ago

Adelina Lawrence

Adelina Lawrence

I had a fantastic experience working with Keith and the team at MJ Legal, including the exceptional admin staff. I am extremely grateful for all the support and guidance they provided throughout my permanent residency process. Their responsiveness, honesty and professionalism set them apart from other migration agencies I have dealt with. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and genuine migration assistance.

3 months ago

Hasith Subasinghe

Hasith Subasinghe

MJ Legal has all my trust and confidence with their responsibility towards their clients. From the first time I contacted them I was given a very accurate breakdown of the costs and processes and expected timeframes. I was also given updates along the way that greatly helped with understanding what went on with my application. Great standard of communication! Very grateful for all the help from Keith and the team at MJ Legal!

4 months ago

David O'Meara

David O'Meara

Huge thanks to Keith James and the team at MJ Legal for helping me secure my 482 visa. They were professional, efficient, and kept me informed every step of the way. The whole process was smooth and stress-free thanks to their expertise. Highly recommend!

5 months ago

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