Family Migration to Australia

Australia implements strict immigration laws towards foreigners who want to enter the Land Down Under, especially for migration. That is the reason why there are specific visas for specific purposes, for specific applicants.
For instance, if an Australian citizen or a permanent resident desires to bring his spouse and child in Australia, he has to lodge two separate applications for both. This means that different sets of requirements and procedures shall be complied with.
But the question is: what type of visa is required to bring the family to Australia?
PARTNER VISA
Eligibility: The Australian Partner Visa is granted to a Filipino citizen, married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, who wishes to go to the Land Down Under for the purpose of building a family.
Requirements:

SPONSOR:

• 40SP Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia
• Evidence to prove eligibility to sponsor:
• Authentic copy of birth certificate to prove that the sponsor is 18 years old and above
• Proof of citizenship (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen)
• Evidence to prove financial capability to sponsor

APPLICANT:

• Valid passport
• Proof of identity
• 4 passport-size photos
• 2 passport-size photos of the Australian spouse
• Marriage certificate
• Death certificate of a previous spouse/divorce certificate (if applicable)
• Evidence to prove an authentic and on-going relationship with the spouse
• Evidence of name change (if applicable)
• Copies of military records (if applicable)
• Affidavit of Support from the sponsor
• Form 888 (Affidavit from a witness to prove the relationship)
• Medical certificate
• Police clearance

Procedure:

1. Translation of all required documents to English and notarization of the photocopies
2. Lodging of the application at the Australian Embassy
3. Payment of the corresponding fees
4. Interview
5. Upon approval, temporary visa is issued
6. Filipino spouse flies to Australia
7. Further processing will be done by the Australian immigration and additional documents may be asked
8. Permanent visa is granted if the applicant passes the immigration assessment

CHILD MIGRANT VISA
Eligibility: The Child Migrant Visa is granted to a biological, adopted, step-, Artificial Conception Procedure-conceived, or surrogate child of an Australian citizen, who wishes to migrate to Australia for a family.
Requirements:

SPONSOR:

• Eligibility to sponsor
• 40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia
• Assurance of Support
• Evidence to prove the parental responsibility over the child

APPLICANT:

• 47CH Application for Migration to Australia by a child
• Valid passport
• 2 recent passport sized photos
• NSO-authenticated birth certificate
• Certificate of name change
• Evidence to prove dependency on the sponsor
• Evidence of enrolment, if full-time student
• Records of military service and discharge papers
• Evidence to prove relationship to the sponsor (for orphan relatives)
• Death certificate of both parents (for orphan relatives)
• Evidence to prove the efforts of finding the biological parents (for orphan relatives)
• Evidence to prove the inability of the biological parents to provide parental care (for orphan relatives)
• Medical certificate
• Police clearance

Procedure:

1. Translation of all required documents to English and notarization of its photocopies
2. Lodging of the application at the Australian Embassy
3. Payment of the corresponding fees
4. Interview may be required if deemed necessary
5. Issuance of the child migrant visa

PARENT MIGRANT VISA
Eligibility: The Parent Migrant Visa is granted to an aged Filipino parent who has children permanently living in Australia.
Requirements:

SPONSOR:

• 40 Sponsorship for Migration to Australia
• Proof of eligibility to sponsor
• Proof of permanent residency in Australia
• Proof of relationship with the applicant
• Assurance of Support

APPLICANT

• 47PA
• Valid passport
• 4 recent passport-sized photos
• Proof of identity
• Authenticated copies of birth certificate
• Proof of relationship with the sponsor
• Adoption papers (if applicable)
• Certificate of name change (if applicable)
• Military service records and discharge papers (if applicable)
• Evidence to show where the other children resides

NOTE: Majority of the children of the applicant should be permanently living in Australia. Otherwise, the visa application will be rejected.
Procedure:

1. Translation of all required documents to English and notarization of its photocopies
2. Lodging of the application at the Australian Embassy
3. Payment of the corresponding fees
4. Interview
5. Processing of the visa
6. Issuance of the Parent Migrant Visa

Family migration to Australia through these visas may appear to be so easy but actually, it is not. There is too much complication in all visa processing. That is why it is strongly recommended that applicants seek assistance from visa experts.
In the Philippines, there are visa assistance companies who render full service in processing migrant visas to Australia. It includes accompanying the applicant to the Australian embassy, submitting the required documents to appropriate government agencies, conducting mock interviews, and even providing free consultations.