This visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
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This visa allows you to stay in Australia as the guardian of an international student younger than 18 years of age studying in Australia on a student visa.
Be a parent or person who has custody of the student, or a relative who is 21 years or older and has been nominated in writing by a parent or someone who has custody of the student
Not bring family members younger than 6 years of age, except under certain circumstances
Be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and other support to the student unless you are applying for this visa with the support of the government your home country.
You can stay in Australia until a date specified on your visa grant letter. In deciding this date, we usually consider the length of the student visa holder’s stay or when that student turns 18.
You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application.
Permanent Residency: The Subclass 887 visa grants you and your eligible family members the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
Freedom to Study: As a permanent resident, you can pursue educational opportunities in Australia without restrictions.
Access to Medicare: You and your family members will be eligible for Australia’s healthcare scheme, Medicare, which provides access to subsidised medical services and prescriptions.
Employment Opportunities: Holders of the Subclass 887 visa are free to work in any occupation and for any employer in Australia.
Pathway to Citizenship: You may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after fulfilling specific residency requirements.
The visa application charge is the amount of money in Australian dollars (AUD) that must be paid for a visa application. In some cases there is no visa application charge. The cost of visas changes from time to time. The cost of your visa is dependent on the date we receive your application.
