Your family plan belongs at the beginning.

What changed

The 2 October reforms restrict family inclusion for most Student visa applicants. Limited exceptions include PhD study, specified government sponsorship and eligible Pacific or ASEAN nationals. Eligible families already together in Australia have protections. Adding subsequent entrants after a student grant is no longer available.

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The MIGR8 perspective

“I will go first and bring everyone later” now needs careful reconsideration.

Your next move

Review each family member’s visa, location and eligibility before organising a move. An exception must fit your actual circumstances.

Explore the source

Home Affairs — 2 October ministerial release

Original MIGR8 summary based on the linked source. Rules and circumstances can change. Other case outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.