The Family migration scheme covers a range of visas such as:
*Spouse visas - including defacto and interdependent partners
*Prospective spouse visas
*Parent visas
*Child visas
*Remaining relative visas
*Sponsored family visitor visas
In order to apply for a Spouse or Prospective Spouse visa, the visa applicant and the sponsoring spouse/partner must know each other and be able to provide proof of their relationship.
For many family migration visas it is important that a genuine familial relationship can be established and in the case of minor children that both parents consent to the child's migration.