Schedule 2 · visa criteria · At application
Requirements at application
Schedule 2 criteria expressly assigned to the application stage.
Carer requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Australian relative | The applicant must claim to be a carer of an Australian relative. [cl 116.211] |
| Medical need | The carer definition turns on a qualifying medical condition, practical daily-life impairment and a need for direct assistance expected to continue for at least 2 years. [reg 1.15AA] |
| No reasonable alternative care | The required assistance must not reasonably be available from another Australian relative or from welfare, hospital, nursing or community services in Australia. [cl 116.211] |
| Applicant capacity | The applicant must be willing and able to provide substantial and continuing assistance. [reg 1.15AA] |
Sponsorship requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | The sponsor is the Australian relative aged 18 or over, or that relative's qualifying cohabiting spouse or de facto partner. [cl 116.212] |