Hi po,
Regarding your 482 visa with the kids — okay lang na hindi sila sabay dumating sa’yo dito sa Australia.
Puwede mong isama sila sa application or isunod later as subsequent entrant base sa immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Pag na-approve na, walang rule na dapat nasa AU agad sila, pero may nakalagay na “initial entry date” sa grant letter (usually 6–12 months).
Ang importante lang — makapasok sila kahit once before that date para ma-activate yung visa nila.
After that, pwede silang bumalik sa Pinas kung gusto.
Yung visa validity nila kadalasan pareho lang sa’yo (source), so mas okay if planado na rin paglipad nila.
May mga Pinoy din na ganito setup — yung main holder nauna muna, then kids sumunod later.
All good as long as pasok pa sa entry date.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
I’m not a migration agent — this info is based on public resources and real experiences shared by other Filipinos online (Reddit, ISAMigrations blog, AHClawyers).
For specific advice or timeline questions, mas okay if you double-check with a registered migration agent or review your actual visa grant letter.