[Oxlivable]

Hey guys,

I had a question about the "dependent relative" criteria on the subclass 190 visa:

• My mother is widowed and has no income.
• I have one brother who is a PR and living in Australia.
• I have another brother who is 16 years old in high school.

I want to include both my mother and my little brother on my visa as dependent relatives, so is that possible? are they dependent relatives as per the DIBP criteria? I can provide the following proof:

• Proof of financial dependency (bank statements), my brother is a minor, my mother has no income
• They both live with me in a rented apartment.
• No other relative takes care of them but me.

Thanks guys for your help!

 

[Jeremy Hooper]

The answer to your question is yes they can be included on your application. They come under the definitions of close relative, which is a subset of relative, which is a subset of family unit. You would have to show their dependency on you.

 

[Oxlivable]

The answer to your question is yes they can be included on your application. They come under the definitions of close relative, which is a subset of relative, which is a subset of family unit. You would have to show their dependency on you.

is the following evidence enough to prove dependency:

• Bank statements proving financial dependency.
• Proof that the mother has no income (tax records).
• Proof that we are living at the same address (national id & letters).
• Birth certificate of brother proving that he is under 18 years old.
• Statutory declaration from both of them that they are dependant on me.
• Death certificate of father.

 

[Jeremy Hooper]

If you are not sure what you need to provide I suggest that you consult with a professional Registered Migration Agent so that you can learn what the the legal requirements to prove dependency.