Yes, you can include family members in your application process. You have two options for including family members in your application:

After you submit your visa application, or after you submit your application we decide whether to grant you a temporary visa if you add a dependant child.

Those in your family who apply with you must:

• Be in Australia and meet our health and character requirements.
• Even relatives who aren’t traveling to Australia might need to adhere to our health and character requirements.

• Temporary Visa: The Subclass 820 visa permits you to live in Australia with your spouse for a predetermined amount of time.
• Partner Eligibility: To be eligible for this visa, you must be legally wed to a qualified Australian sponsor or in a committed de facto relationship with them. As well, same-sex relationships are acknowledged.
• Process in Two Stages: The first stage of a two-stage process is the Subclass 820 visa. You can apply for the Subclass 801 permanent partner visa after having the Subclass 820 visa for a predetermined amount of time (often two years).
• You must be present in Australia when applying for and receiving the Subclass 820 visa. In some situations, some exceptions might be applicable.
• Work and Study Rights: During the Subclass 820 visa’s period of validity, you are permitted to work and study in Australia.
• As with the majority of Australian visas, the Subclass 820 visa has certain health and character standards that must be met by both you and your partner.
• Possession of a Subclass 820 visa is a requirement for acquiring permanent residency via a Subclass 801 visa, which is the route to obtaining permanent residency in the United States. You can apply for a permanent visa following a predetermined waiting period.

There are some key metrics to be eligible for Temporary Partner Visa which are:

• Not have certain regional visas
• Have had a visa revoked or your application denied
• Be in Australia at the time of application
• Have a sponsor 
• Fulfill the age criteria 
• Meet our health standards 
• Meet our character requirements
• Act in the child’s best interests.

Visa requirements and processes may change over time. It is always advisable to consult the right consultant like the GIEC GLOBAL, seeking professional advice for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding visa applications.