This pathway is for people who currently hold either a subclass 489 visa or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa. You must have never held more than one of these visas.
This pathway is for people who are a member of the family unit of someone who already holds the subclass 489 visa or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa.
There is no English language skill requirement for subsequent entrants, however, if you are 18 years old or older and do not have Functional English, you must pay an extra fee, called a second instalment.Tests proving Functional English must be completed no more than 12 months before applying for the visa or can be completed while your application is processed.