491 family sponsored visa

Lester0304 · January 2021

I want to ask if my relatives can still sponsor me even if they are not residing in a regional area?

fgs · January 2021

@Lester0304 said:
I want to ask if my relatives can still sponsor me even if they are not residing in a regional area?

Your relative must be living in a designated regional area to be eligible as a sponsor.

fgs · January 2021

Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

rogerjr · January 2021

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

Hi Sir, I have also the same problem. My first cousin is residing in Melbourne as a PR, and Melbourne is not in the regional area. Is there any chance to claim that 15points from a family sponsorship?

fgs · January 2021

@rogerjr said:

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

Hi Sir, I have also the same problem. My first cousin is residing in Melbourne as a PR, and Melbourne is not in the regional area. Is there any chance to claim that 15points from a family sponsorship?

Your sponsor must be:
-18 years old or older.
-usually resident in a designated area of Australia.
-be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
-be your eligible relative or your partner's eligible relative if your partner is also applying for this visa

Your sponsor must be residing in any of the ff postcodes.

3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342

3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996

rogerjr · January 2021

@fgs said:

@rogerjr said:

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

Hi Sir, I have also the same problem. My first cousin is residing in Melbourne as a PR, and Melbourne is not in the regional area. Is there any chance to claim that 15points from a family sponsorship?

Your sponsor must be:
-18 years old or older.
-usually resident in a designated area of Australia.
-be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
-be your eligible relative or your partner's eligible relative if your partner is also applying for this visa

Your sponsor must be residing in any of the ff postcodes.

3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342

3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996

@fgs said:

@rogerjr said:

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

Hi Sir, I have also the same problem. My first cousin is residing in Melbourne as a PR, and Melbourne is not in the regional area. Is there any chance to claim that 15points from a family sponsorship?

Your sponsor must be:
-18 years old or older.
-usually resident in a designated area of Australia.
-be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
-be your eligible relative or your partner's eligible relative if your partner is also applying for this visa

Your sponsor must be residing in any of the ff postcodes.

3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342

3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996

ow, I thought Melbourne generally isnt applicable to that. My cousin is residing in 3809, so that means i can still get that 15 points? Am I right? thanks!

Linetdane · February 2021

@rogerjr said:

ow, I thought Melbourne generally isnt applicable to that. My cousin is residing in 3809, so that means i can still get that 15 points? Am I right? thanks!

Looks like 3809 is considered regional. You may double check on this website.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list/regional-postcodes

Panorama1 · May 2021

Hello po!
Quick question lang and i am not sure if this question was answered before.
Planning to take 491 family sponsored stream.

Medyo confused po ako sa requirements ng bawat state. Do I need to satisfy the state’s’ eligibility requirement even though meron na akong family sponsor?

Ang iniisip ko kasi, since meron ka ng “Family sponsor” hindi mo na need mag apply at need makakuha ng “State sponsorship approval” please correct me if I am wrong po. Majority kasi ng requirements ng state need at least nag stay na sa australia or may peior exp na etc.

another question is, kelan po hihingin yung proof of residence ng relative ko po. nasa stage palang ako ng pag submit ng EOI sa skillselect.

Thanks po

fgs · May 2021

@Panorama1 said:
Hello po!
Quick question lang and i am not sure if this question was answered before.
Planning to take 491 family sponsored stream.

Medyo confused po ako sa requirements ng bawat state. Do I need to satisfy the state’s’ eligibility requirement even though meron na akong family sponsor?

Ang iniisip ko kasi, since meron ka ng “Family sponsor” hindi mo na need mag apply at need makakuha ng “State sponsorship approval” please correct me if I am wrong po. Majority kasi ng requirements ng state need at least nag stay na sa australia or may peior exp na etc.

another question is, kelan po hihingin yung proof of residence ng relative ko po. nasa stage palang ako ng pag submit ng EOI sa skillselect.

Thanks po

491 FS and state sponsored are 2 different applications with different requirements. Stick to the FS requirements if you are applying as a 491 Family sponsored visa. Refer to the website for the detailed documents needed.

Panorama1 · May 2021

@fgs said:

@Panorama1 said:
Hello po!
Quick question lang and i am not sure if this question was answered before.
Planning to take 491 family sponsored stream.

Medyo confused po ako sa requirements ng bawat state. Do I need to satisfy the state’s’ eligibility requirement even though meron na akong family sponsor?

Ang iniisip ko kasi, since meron ka ng “Family sponsor” hindi mo na need mag apply at need makakuha ng “State sponsorship approval” please correct me if I am wrong po. Majority kasi ng requirements ng state need at least nag stay na sa australia or may peior exp na etc.

another question is, kelan po hihingin yung proof of residence ng relative ko po. nasa stage palang ako ng pag submit ng EOI sa skillselect.

Thanks po

491 FS and state sponsored are 2 different applications with different requirements. Stick to the FS requirements if you are applying as a 491 Family sponsored visa. Refer to the website for the detailed documents needed.

Hello po. Thanks sa response!

if my understanding is correct, yung Family Stream is similar sya ng pag handle kay 189, wherein si skillselect magiinform sayo na may ITA ka na, unlike pag statesponsorship, need muna makakuha ng approval/nomination from states.

Next question po about Family stream, kelan po manghihingi ng proof of residence at proof na relative kame ng sponsor ko, tsaka parang may nabasa ako na may form sila na dapat fill up? ano po yung mga steps na need gawin ng magiging sponsor ko at saang point ng application yun mangyayari.

sorry po medyo madaming questions.

fgs · May 2021

@Panorama1 said:

@fgs said:

@Panorama1 said:
Hello po!
Quick question lang and i am not sure if this question was answered before.
Planning to take 491 family sponsored stream.

Medyo confused po ako sa requirements ng bawat state. Do I need to satisfy the state’s’ eligibility requirement even though meron na akong family sponsor?

Ang iniisip ko kasi, since meron ka ng “Family sponsor” hindi mo na need mag apply at need makakuha ng “State sponsorship approval” please correct me if I am wrong po. Majority kasi ng requirements ng state need at least nag stay na sa australia or may peior exp na etc.

another question is, kelan po hihingin yung proof of residence ng relative ko po. nasa stage palang ako ng pag submit ng EOI sa skillselect.

Thanks po

491 FS and state sponsored are 2 different applications with different requirements. Stick to the FS requirements if you are applying as a 491 Family sponsored visa. Refer to the website for the detailed documents needed.

Hello po. Thanks sa response!

if my understanding is correct, yung Family Stream is similar sya ng pag handle kay 189, wherein si skillselect magiinform sayo na may ITA ka na, unlike pag statesponsorship, need muna makakuha ng approval/nomination from states.

Next question po about Family stream, kelan po manghihingi ng proof of residence at proof na relative kame ng sponsor ko, tsaka parang may nabasa ako na may form sila na dapat fill up? ano po yung mga steps na need gawin ng magiging sponsor ko at saang point ng application yun mangyayari.

sorry po medyo madaming questions.

Q1.. yes, same as 189 process
Q2..there's a spo sponsorship form da dapat fillupan, i reckon sa visa application na hihingin.

ozdreamer2019 · January 2022

Hello. Dun po sa may experience sa 489/491 FS, may question po ako.

Dun po sa Part B ng family sponsor declaration form, sino po nilagay niyo sa visa applicant details? Yung immediate relative lang po ba o pati yung dependent?

Ako po kasi ang primary applicant pero ang partner ko ang may relative na mag’isponsor.

Thank you.

mathilde9 · January 2022

Hi, is it fine that I chose both - FS and SS on my EOI? Or mas ideal kung isa lang stream per EOI? Thank you!

frostee70 · March 2022

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

yung relatives ko po di rin sila under ng "Designated regional area postcodes". so ibig sabihin still possible po for family sponsorship as long as I would stay in the designated regional area?

Medyo ambiguous din po kasi ung nasa immigration site:
"_usually _resident in a designated area of Australia"

MLBS · March 2022

@frostee70 said:

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

yung relatives ko po di rin sila under ng "Designated regional area postcodes". so ibig sabihin still possible po for family sponsorship as long as I would stay in the designated regional area?

Medyo ambiguous din po kasi ung nasa immigration site:
"_usually _resident in a designated area of Australia"

The clause states na hindi necessary na nasa same regional area ang sponsor and applicant. As an example, pwedeng nasa regional NSW ang sponsor ko at nagsstay ako sa regional VIC. So hindi ka massponsoran ng relatives mo kung hindi sila nagrereside sa regional Australia in the first place.

frostee70 · March 2022

@MLBS said:

@frostee70 said:

@fgs said:
Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?

There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”

yung relatives ko po di rin sila under ng "Designated regional area postcodes". so ibig sabihin still possible po for family sponsorship as long as I would stay in the designated regional area?

Medyo ambiguous din po kasi ung nasa immigration site:
"_usually _resident in a designated area of Australia"

The clause states na hindi necessary na nasa same regional area ang sponsor and applicant. As an example, pwedeng nasa regional NSW ang sponsor ko at nagsstay ako sa regional VIC. So hindi ka massponsoran ng relatives mo kung hindi sila nagrereside sa regional Australia in the first place.

thank you po. so regional state sponsorship na lang talaga option ko for 491. hehe.

Desert_Cowboy · March 2022

Hello, can we use overseas driver's license on 491 visa? I have a non pro DL from the Philippines. Thanks

maguero · March 2022

@Desert_Cowboy said:
Hello, can we use overseas driver's license on 491 visa? I have a non pro DL from the Philippines. Thanks

Which state are you going to? You have to check the rules for that state in their website. In SA you can use your PH driver's license as long as it's still valid. Pero once it expires, you have to get an SA licence to continue driving here.

Desert_Cowboy · March 2022

@maguero said:

@Desert_Cowboy said:
Hello, can we use overseas driver's license on 491 visa? I have a non pro DL from the Philippines. Thanks

Which state are you going to? You have to check the rules for that state in their website. In SA you can use your PH driver's license as long as it's still valid. Pero once it expires, you have to get an SA licence to continue driving here.

NSW. Problema ko lang is I have to drive as soon I land so I'm hoping na ok lang.

maguero · March 2022

@Desert_Cowboy said:

@maguero said:

@Desert_Cowboy said:
Hello, can we use overseas driver's license on 491 visa? I have a non pro DL from the Philippines. Thanks

Which state are you going to? You have to check the rules for that state in their website. In SA you can use your PH driver's license as long as it's still valid. Pero once it expires, you have to get an SA licence to continue driving here.

NSW. Problema ko lang is I have to drive as soon I land so I'm hoping na ok lang.

Based on this page, pwede ka naman magdrive doon using a PH license as long as it's valid. For peace of mind, you can also try e-mailing them to enquire. Note na kahit naman PR pwede magdrive using a PH license when they first arrive. They just have to get a NSW license within a certain period of time.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/driver-and-rider-licences/visiting-or-moving-to-nsw/overseas-and-interstate-visitors