In Australia, the immigration system includes various visa subclasses specifically designed for children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. These visas cater to different circumstances and eligibility criteria, ensuring that children can join their families in Australia or remain in the country under lawful conditions.
1. Child Visa (Subclass 101) - a visa that allows a child outside Australia to move and live with a parent in Australia.
Must be sponsored by an eligible parent.
The sponsoring parent must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Applicants for this visa must be under 18 years old, or between 18 and 25 years old enrolled as full-time students, dependent on their parents financially, or over 18 years old and unable to work due to a disability.
2. Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)- this visa lets a child adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent.
The child must have been adopted by or be in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Must meet the requirements under Australian laws.
3. Orphan Relative Visa
Subclass 117 lets a child come to Australia to live with a relative. This applies if their parents are deceased, can't care for them, or can't be found.
The child must be under 18 years of age, unmarried, and without parents capable of providing care.
The child must be sponsored by an eligible relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Subclass 837 - permits a child to stay in Australia under the guardianship of a relative if their parents are deceased, unable to care for them, or cannot be located.
Requires the child to be under 18 years old, unmarried, and lacking parental support.
Additionally, they must have a settled relative who is either an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident.
4. Child Visa (Subclass 802) - a visa that permits a child to reside in Australia and live with their parents.
The child must be sponsored by an eligible parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
They must be under 18 years old, unmarried, and not intending to marry
5. Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445) - This visa allows a child to temporarily stay in Australia while their parent's permanent Partner visa application is processed.
The child must be dependent on a parent who is applying for or holds a temporary Partner visa.
They must be sponsored by the same parent who is the applicant for the temporary Partner visa.
Upon approval, these child visas allow children to reside, study, and engage in employment in Australia alongside their parents, promoting family cohesion and assistance. They serve as a route to achieving permanent residency and Australian citizenship for qualifying children, thereby enhancing their integration and welfare within Australian communities.
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