Dependent Child Visa – Subclass 445
What is a dependent child Visa?
This visa is a temporary visa that can be applied for and granted both in and outside Australia.
It is intended for the dependent child (who was not included in the same application) of a parent who is currently holding a Subclass 309 or a Subclass 820 visa. The holder of the dependent child visa can, later on, seek to be added into the parent’s permanent visa application (being Subclass 100 or 801)
What is the Application Process?
Sponsorship Application
‘Sponsorship’ is a fundamental concept underpinning Family Migration. The sponsor undertakes to ensure that their family member is supported during their initial settlement in Australia and hence does not become a charge on the wider Australian community.
The applicant usually is sponsored by the same person who sponsored the visa-holding parent for their Partner visa application.
However new sponsorship can be lodged should any of the following situations happen:
The original sponsor has died or
The relationship between the visa-holding parent and the sponsor has broken down, and the visa-holding parent is seeking to be granted a permanent Partner visa on the basis of :
shared parental responsibility (that is, custody) of a child in Australia.
Visa Application
A visa applicant must:
meet the health and character test
sponsored by a parent who holds a certain visa in Australia
Does not have a member of a family unit unless an exception applies
Meet the dependency requirements
Common Mistakes?
The visa application charge will not usually be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn. Therefore, you should not apply for this unless you believe you are likely to be successful.
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