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.

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

Its important that you analyse both the sponsor and the applicant's eligibility before applying for the visa. Before starting the application, wee will ensure that you are indeed eligible and in the event you are not eligible then we will advice you accordingly to rectify any shortcomings or explore other options in bringing your loved ones to Australia.  We will ensure that the time and money are well spent.

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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Your migration steps

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Step 1

Talk to us

You can contact us and book a consultation with our lawyer to assess your circumstance and get expert legal advice on what your next steps will be. Our lawyer will strategically advice you on how to bring your loved ones to Australia sooner. 

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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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Ranil Senavirathna

Ranil Senavirathna

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! Huge thanks to MJ Legal! They made the whole visa process so smooth and stress-free for us. Thanks to their amazing expertise and guidance, my wife's visa got approved without any issues. If you are looking for a highly professional, fast, and reliable immigration lawyer in Melbourne, this is the place. Absolutely brilliant service!

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jasleen dhillon

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to MJ legal, particularly Keith! During a very stressful and uncertain time with my visa situation, Keith provided me with exceptional guidance, clear advice and reassurance. Keith was extremely helpful and supportive which gave me immense confidence toward the team. The team also handled everything professionally, smoothly and with genuine care. Tamasha was also incredibly helpful and assisted me with every question and concerns I had throughout out the process. Thank you very much Keith and team!

2 weeks ago

Sachitha Praveen

Sachitha Praveen

Big thank you to Keith and the team at MJ Legal for all the support and guidance throughout my visa process. I’m very grateful for my recent visa grant and highly recommend their professional service!

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Sachin Wijesirivardhana

Sachin Wijesirivardhana

I highly recommend mr. Kieth James , Thamasha and mj legal team for any kind of visa matters. They’re not just migration agents, they’re knowledgeable migration lawyers in the industry. I had a great experience with them working in my visa, and helped me successfully obtain my 482 visa during a very challenging time.

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Sarah Johnson

Excellent service from MJ Legal. They handled my visa application professionally and efficiently. Highly recommend their expertise in immigration matters.

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