GUARDIAN VISA

OBTAINING A GUARDIAN VISA – SUBCLASS 590

It feels great to be there for your loved ones when they need your care and support. The Guardian Visa – Subclass 590 lets a person, parent or guardian reside in Australia for the purpose of providing care and support for a Student Visa holder studying in Australia. There can only be one Student Guardian Visa holder for a Student Visa holder. The Student Guardian Visa is temporary and is issued only in the following cases:

• If the Student Visa holder is younger than 18 years needs care and support.
• If for exceptional reasons, a Student Visa holder requires care and support.
• If the student is an eligible Citizen of New Zealand.

Holder of Guardian Visa - Subclass 590 can:

• Stay in Australia for as long as the student stays or up until the student turns 18 years of age.
• Study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week.
• Study another course for up to three months.

This visa does not generally allow you to work.

VISA ELIGIBILITY

• A guardian must be 21 year old and should have custody of a student or should be in a relation with student. Besides one must have a written authority letter by custody holder of a student
• Allow bringing family member only less than 6 year age except under certain circumstances and must meet the same health requirements as guardian.
• Should be capable to afford accommodation, general welfare and other basic necessities of the student
• Must meet the health and character requirements.
• Not owe any money to the Australian government or have arranged to repay any money owed
• Only stay in Australia temporarily
• Must show evidence of financial capacity by submitting the evidence of funds.

At Asia Pacific Group, our global experts will ensure that everything is taken care of – right from your Visa application to paperwork – while you are looking forward to take care of your loved one(s).