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The Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117) is designed to bring children who have lost parental care to live permanently with an eligible relative in Australia. This visa is for children under 18 years old who have no parents able to care for them, allowing them to reunite with family and settle in Australia.
✔️ Permanent Residency: Grants the child permanent residency in Australia.
✔️ Access to Education and Health Services: Allows the child to access Medicare, public education, and other social benefits.
✔️ Pathway to Citizenship: Provides a route to Australian citizenship for eligible children.
To be eligible for the Orphan Relative Visa, both the child and the sponsoring relative must meet specific requirements.
1. Child’s Relationship to Sponsor
The child must be the niece, nephew, grandchild, or sibling of the sponsor, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
2. Age Requirement
Under 18 Years: The child must be under 18 years old at the time of application.
3. Lack of Parental Care
The child must demonstrate they have lost parental care due to the following reasons:
The death of both parents.
Abandonment by parents.
An inability of the parents to care for the child due to permanent disability or severe illness.
4. Health and Character Requirements
The child must meet standard Australian health requirements. In some cases, character assessments may be needed if the child is over 16.
✔️ Application Fee: The visa application fee can vary; it’s recommended to check the latest fee structure on the Department of Home Affairs website.
✔️ Additional Charges: Other costs may include medical exams, police checks, and biometrics, depending on the child’s country of origin and other factors.
Processing times for the Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117) can vary widely depending on individual circumstances and the completeness of the application. Factors influencing processing times include:
✔️ Completeness of the application: Applications that include all required documents are typically processed faster.
✔️ Country of origin: Processing times may vary based on the child’s country of citizenship.
✔️ Additional requirements: Health and character checks may add to processing times.
Upon receiving the Orphan Relative Visa, the child can:
✔️ Live permanently in Australia with their sponsoring relative.
✔️ Access healthcare through Medicare.
✔️ Attend school and university under the same conditions as other Australian residents.
✔️ Apply for Australian citizenship after meeting the residency requirements.
The sponsoring relative must be willing to support the child financially and emotionally, taking on the role of caregiver in Australia. The sponsor must also commit to ensuring that the child abides by Australian laws and visa conditions.
✔️ Proof of relationship between the sponsor and child.
✔️ Evidence of loss of parental care.
✔️ Completed health and character assessments.
✔️ Documents supporting the sponsor’s residency or citizenship.
The Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117) provides a compassionate solution for children who have lost parental care to be reunited with close family in Australia, giving them a stable and supportive environment to grow and thrive.
