Q. My sister in Australia says that she knows several young people on Working Holiday Visa. Is that possible?
A. There is a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417), which allows young people, 18-30 years to have a working holiday in Australia. Unfortunately, it is restricted to holders of passports from gazetted countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, etc. And the Philippines is not included. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. My brother in Australia has a broken arm. Can I get a Carer Visa?
A. No, not on the basis of a broken arm. The need must be long-term, assessed by Medibank Health Solutions, and you must be related to the person in need. It must be proven that the type of assistance you will provide cannot be obtained from any other relatives or from welfare, hospital, nursing or community services in Australia.
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Q. I have a daughter studying in Australia. Can I get a visa so that I can take care of her?
A. Yes, there is a Student Guardian Visa (subclass 580) and if you meet the criteria, you will be given the visa. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I migrate to Australia based on my sporting ability?
A. The Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) provides for exceptionally talented people with international standing in a sport, the arts, the academe, research or a profession, to migrate to Australia, provided they meet the criteria. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can parents migrate to Australia?
A. Yes, parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can be sponsored. There are two general types, 'non-contributory, and 'contributory'. Non-contributory visas now take an approximate 15 YEARS processing, but for contributory parent applicants, the wait is only 12 months. Applicant must first pass the Balance of Family test.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I go to Australia for medical treatment?
A. Yes, provided you meet the criteria. There is a Medical Treatment Visa (Short Stay) for up to three months stay, and a Medical Treatment Visa (Long Stay) which is up to 12 months stay. Both visas are for the purpose of medical treatment (except surrogate motherhood), medical consultation, organ donation and transplant, or to accompany a person involved in the above. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can an orphaned relative migrate to Australia?
A. There is an Orphan Relative visa (Subclass 117) which allows the minor and unmarried relatives of Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to migrate to Australia. The applicant's parents should be either dead, of unknown whereabouts or permanently incapacitated in order for the applicant to qualify.
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Q. My children were born in the Philippines, but their father is an Australian citizen. Can they become Australian citizens?
A. Yes, you can apply for Australian Citizenship by Descent for your children.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I pay the Embassy fee in cash at the Australian Embassy?
A. No. It is done by Manager's Cheque. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
A. There is a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417), which allows young people, 18-30 years to have a working holiday in Australia. Unfortunately, it is restricted to holders of passports from gazetted countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, etc. And the Philippines is not included. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. My brother in Australia has a broken arm. Can I get a Carer Visa?
A. No, not on the basis of a broken arm. The need must be long-term, assessed by Medibank Health Solutions, and you must be related to the person in need. It must be proven that the type of assistance you will provide cannot be obtained from any other relatives or from welfare, hospital, nursing or community services in Australia.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. I have a daughter studying in Australia. Can I get a visa so that I can take care of her?
A. Yes, there is a Student Guardian Visa (subclass 580) and if you meet the criteria, you will be given the visa. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I migrate to Australia based on my sporting ability?
A. The Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) provides for exceptionally talented people with international standing in a sport, the arts, the academe, research or a profession, to migrate to Australia, provided they meet the criteria. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can parents migrate to Australia?
A. Yes, parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can be sponsored. There are two general types, 'non-contributory, and 'contributory'. Non-contributory visas now take an approximate 15 YEARS processing, but for contributory parent applicants, the wait is only 12 months. Applicant must first pass the Balance of Family test.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I go to Australia for medical treatment?
A. Yes, provided you meet the criteria. There is a Medical Treatment Visa (Short Stay) for up to three months stay, and a Medical Treatment Visa (Long Stay) which is up to 12 months stay. Both visas are for the purpose of medical treatment (except surrogate motherhood), medical consultation, organ donation and transplant, or to accompany a person involved in the above. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can an orphaned relative migrate to Australia?
A. There is an Orphan Relative visa (Subclass 117) which allows the minor and unmarried relatives of Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to migrate to Australia. The applicant's parents should be either dead, of unknown whereabouts or permanently incapacitated in order for the applicant to qualify.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. My children were born in the Philippines, but their father is an Australian citizen. Can they become Australian citizens?
A. Yes, you can apply for Australian Citizenship by Descent for your children.
GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Can I pay the Embassy fee in cash at the Australian Embassy?
A. No. It is done by Manager's Cheque. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Q. Do all Visitor Visa applications require an Assurer?
A. No. As long as the applicant provides all the requirements for a Visitor Visa, an Assurer may not be required. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
A. No. As long as the applicant provides all the requirements for a Visitor Visa, an Assurer may not be required. GO DIRECT TO DON FOR MORE DETAILS.
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