jen_mj12

Hello all
i'm planning to apply under the GSM visa 176 - relative sponsored and getting confused about the assurance of support. From what i read from the dept of immigration website, AOS is no longer needed for sponsored relative visa, am i getting this right ?

thanks for answering

Skilled stream

From 1 September 2007 an AoS is no longer required for Skilled visas.

However, the AoS requirements must be met for the Skilled visas listed below for applications made before 1 September 2007. Should an application made before 1 September not be decided by 1 January 2008, then the AoS will no longer be required:

* Skilled – Australian-sponsored
* Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored
* Skilled – Australian Sponsored Overseas Student
* Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored Overseas Student
* Skilled – Australian-sponsored New Zealand Citizen
* Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored New Zealand Citizen.

goldchoccycoin

As today is 2nd Dec 2008 it is well past 1 January 2008 so you do not need an AoS.

jen_mj12

thanks