Limited Family: The applicant should have no close family members (parents, siblings, or children) residing in Australia other than the sponsoring relative.

Sponsorship: An eligible relative in Australia must sponsor the applicant. This relative should be settled in Australia as a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Financial Dependency: The applicant must be financially dependent on the sponsoring relative and have no other close family members for financial support.

Health and Character Requirements: Applicants must meet health and character requirements. This includes undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearance certificates.

Assurance of Support: A sponsor is generally required to provide an Assurance of Support. This is a legal commitment to provide financial support for the applicant so that they do not become a burden on the Australian social security system.

No Other Options: The applicant should not have any other close relatives (parents, siblings, or children) in their home country or any other country who can provide support.

Make sure of Gathering all necessary documents that includes identity proof, relationship proof, health assessments, along with the character documents for both the sponsor and the relative.

Lodge an Expression of Interest through the SkillSelect system if you're sponsoring a relative who is outside Australia. This is not required if the relative is already in Australia.

Submit a visa application form along with the required documents. You can do this online through the Department of Home Affairs website or by post if you're unable to apply online.

Pay the visa application fee as per the rate. The fee varies depending on the visa subclass and other factors.

Undergo health examinations and provide police clearance certificates as part of the visa application process.

Keep in mind that accurate and complete documentation is crucial for a smooth application process. Double-check all information before submission to avoid delays or issues in the processing of your relative's visa application.