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Orphan Relative visa (Subclass 117)

This visa lets a child who is single come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, can’t care for them or can’t be found. 

About Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117

The Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117 is designed to help orphaned children, who are under 18 years of age, reunite with their Australian relatives or guardians. This visa category allows eligible children to live with their Australian family members, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment. A Class Immigration and Education Consultants offer comprehensive information on this humanitarian visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Subclass 117 visa offers several benefits: 

  • Live in Australia: This visa allows orphaned children to live in Australia with their Australian relatives or guardians. 
  • Study and Work: Visa holders can access education and work opportunities in Australia. 
  • Access to Healthcare: Beneficiaries of this visa can access Australia’s healthcare system, Medicare. 
  • Apply for Permanent Residency: After living in Australia for two years, eligible visa holders can apply for permanent residency through the Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 837. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117, applicants must meet specific requirements: 

  • Age: The applicant must be under 18 years of age at the time of application. 
  • Orphaned Status: The child must be orphaned, with both parents deceased, permanently incapacitated, or missing and unable to be located or contacted. 
  • Australian Relative or Guardian: The child must have an eligible Australian relative or guardian willing to sponsor them. 
  • Best Interests: It must be in the best interests of the child to live with their Australian relative or guardian. 
  • Health and Character: The child and their family unit must meet health and character requirements. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • The applicant and their family unit must not owe a debt to the Australian government. 
  • The applicant and their family unit must have complied with all visa conditions previously held. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Gather all necessary documents, including evidence of the child’s orphaned status, birth certificates, and the sponsor’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency proof. 
  • Complete the application form and provide all required information. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Lodge your visa application online through the Department of Home Affairs. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Subclass 117 visa may vary based on individual circumstances and application complexity. For the most accurate processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult with our immigration experts. 

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117, please visit the official Home Affairs website. 

The Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117 provides orphaned children with the opportunity to find love, care, and family support in Australia. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we are dedicated to assisting you through the application process and reuniting families through this compassionate visa category. 

Frequently Asked Questions

This visa is for orphaned children under 18 years of age who have an eligible Australian relative or guardian willing to sponsor them. 

The child must be orphaned, have an eligible Australian sponsor, and it must be in their best interests to live with their Australian family member. 

Yes, an eligible guardian can sponsor the orphaned child for this visa. 

Yes, after living in Australia for two years on this visa, the child can apply for permanent residency through the Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 837. 

Yes, the child must be under 18 years of age when applying for this visa.

Visa Subclass

Child Visa (Subclass 101)

This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

This permanent visa lets people move to Australia to be with their only close family members.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)

This visa lets a child who is single and already in Australia stay with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

Child Visa (Subclass 802)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia permanently and live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)

This permanent visa lets people stay in Australia to be with their only close family members.

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia temporarily while we process their parent's permanent Partner visa application.

Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)

This visa lets children adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117)

This visa lets a child who is single come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

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