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Child Migration

There are three (3) categories of child migration:

  • Dependent child
  • Orphan relative
  • Adoption

Dependent Child:

Under Australian Immigration law, the natural child, adopted child or stepchild of their sponsor is applicable for this visa. The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. And they must be sponsored or nominated by that parent/party. The child must be under 18 or under 25 and a full-time student.

Orphan Relative:

The child must be under 18 and have no parent to care for them. They must be sponsored or nominated by a relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent residence or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The relative must be either the child's brother, sister, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or niece or nephew (or step equivalents). In this case, an assurance of support must be also provided.

Adoption:

The child must have been adopted or be in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and must be sponsored by that person. The child must be under 18. Applications can only be made outside of Australia.

What do you mean Sponsored?
The sponsor as mentioned above must be financially committed to providing for the child in any category for at least two years. The sponsor must also 18 and over.

Basic questions and answers regarding about Sponsorship and Assurance

What applications can be sponsored?
  • Skilled Australian Sponsored
  • Skilled Designated Area Sponsored categories
Who can sponsor?
You or your spouse must be related to the sponsor as either:
  • A non-dependent child (a natural, adoptive or step-child)
  • A parent
  • A brother/sister
  • A niece /nephew
Under the Skilled Designated Area Sponsored category, there are two more categories:
  • A first cousin
  • A grandchild
The sponsor must be an Australian resident for at least two years if you are sponsoring a parent, an aged-dependent relative, or a remaining relative.

Who is an assurer?
To fall under the sponsored category, one needs to have a sponsor and an assurer. These can be one in the same or two different people.
To be an assurer, one must be
  • An adult (over 18) Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • Usually resident in Australia
  • Earning a taxable income of approximately AUS$40 000 per annum
  • Able to provide proof of income for the last 2 years
  • Undertake financial support for applicant and dependents for two years

What is involved in Financial Assurance?

The assurer commits to the Australian Government that s/he will be financially responsible for the applicant/dependents. S/he is required to pay a bond to the Australian Government that will be refunded at the end of the two-year period. The objective of this is to ensure that the applicant/dependents do not make use of Social Security. Any such use of social security will be deducted from the bond.

How much is a bond?
Bond payments are as follows:
  • AUS$3500.00 for the Principal Applicant
  • AUS$1500.00 for each dependent 18 and over
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