The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, The Honourable Chris Bowen MP, has capped the number of visas to be granted in relation to Other Family (Residence)(Class BU) visas and Other Family (Migrant)(Class BO) visas. This includes onshore and offshore Aged Dependent Relative, Remaining Relative and Carer visa.

It has been determined that the maximum number of these visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 is 750.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.