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Balance of Family Test

The Balance of Family Test (BoF) is an essential part regarding parent visa in Australia. As the very name suggests, it determines a family hierarchy and parents ‘eligibility. This test examines the parents’ link to the family or stepchildren residing in Australia, and guarantees only the eligible get a parent visa. The children living in Australia needs to sponsor the parent. Every case is studied based on merit. A visa that is valid for five years grants a residence up to twelve months, on every ingress to parents who are residing outside the country. Criteria and Eligibility A parent fulfills the criteria for the balance of family test provided, as a minimum half of their children are entitled children, there are more eligible offspring than children residing in any other particular country. You will have to undergo this test, and in no circumstances, it will be relinquished. You will have to meet the test during the application if you apply for the following visas- Parent visa(subclass103) Aged Parent visa (subclass804) Contributory Parent visa(subclass143) Contributory Parent temporary visa(subclass173) Contributory Aged Parent temporary visa(subclass884) Contributory Aged Parent visa(subclass864) The term eligible children mean Australian people who reside inside or outside Australia, or eligible New Zealand populace residing in Australia. Adopted or stepchildren are included in the balance of family test. Children who is deceased, or adopted by another family by court order, lives in a refugee camp; registered under (UNHCR), or under legal prosecution in another country are excluded from the family test. The Examination The Australian parent visa is very restrictive but comes with an attractive immigration option. The permit is granted if your children are the Australian citizen, or hold permanent residency certificate or an eligible New Zealand citizen to inhabit in Australia. The numbers of visas issued by the government of Australia is meagre, and reckon to be a low priority. This test is performed to assess the intertwined and bond between the parent and children who live in Australia. The family structure is scrutinized. The children’s numeric distribution and geographic position comparison to parents are examined. Another factor is also considered in the test; how many of your offspring is residing in Australia. Parent-child relationship or cultural factors are not considered while granting the visa. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients. Contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to assist you.
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COVID-19 and New Arrangements for Former Student Visa and Visitor Visa Holders

The World Health Organization (WHO) Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) declaration has had a significant impact on Australia and its economy. Now entering its sixth week the ban is significantly impacting Australia’s higher education sector. Australian educational institutions are working with students to ensure there are minimal disruptions to courses.  Many universities and some secondary schools are utilizing online learning platforms and live streaming to allow students to participate in classes. New legislation introduced in regards to former student (subclass 500) visa holders and visitor visa (subclass 600) holders apply only if their respective visas were cancelled due to PHEIC – public health emergency of international concern i.e. corona virus. IMPACT ON FORMER STUDENT VISA HOLDERS Applicants can now lodge paper applications, in addition to online applications, if the applicant receives an email from DOHA outlining the application procedure.  The application is lodged by midnight on the day after the email was received according to instructions in the email. If the applicant is outside Australia, application may be made at a Commonwealth diplomatic or consular office. If applicants are in Australia and reapply for a student visa within 3 months after the cancellation of their first visa, the visa application charge (AUD $620) will be waived. IMPACT ON FORMER VISITOR VISA HOLDERS Applicants must lodge a paper-based application if the following apply. Currently in Australia and make the application within 3 months after the cancellation of their first visa. Submit on the approved form according to the directions specified in the email received from DOHA.  If applicants are in Australia and reapply for a visitor visa within 3 months after the cancellation of their first visa, the visa application charge (AUD $365) will be waived. Contact our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia on 02 46261002 or email infor@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au if you need assistance with any visa queries.  We have some of the best visa agents in Sydney who will be pleased to help you
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Child Visa – Human Touch

Child Visa – Subclass 802 What do you do when you have a child overseas? What if the child is over 18? You may be able to apply for a Child Visa based on individual circumstances even if the child is over 18 years old. Read the case below to understand how we assisted one particular child in obtaining this visa.  This case was referred to us by a lawyer who knows we have some of the best immigration agents in Sydney and take care of situations that require strategic handling of sensitive matters. A case about the wellbeing of your children: Not too long ago we started handling a case for a Child Visa (let’s call her Emily). Emily’s parents got divorced when she was still quite young and the custody was given to her mother. Although the father was consistently involved in her life, he moved to Australia and the mother got remarried. This is when Emily started to experience emotional and sexual abuse from her step-father and her mother was unable to protect her due to being abused and reliant on Emily’s step-father herself. Emily’s father always kept in touch and was able to financially support her to live away from home to avoid the abuse. Somehow the step-father found out where Emily lived and started to stalk her, at which point the police got involved. Because he was her step-father and Emily was in custody of his wife (the mother), he had parental rights and so would not necessarily be considered stalking. At this point the father called Emily to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa so she could spend time with him, his new wife (step-mother) and her half siblings. Emily started to recover and at this point the lawyer reached out to us and explained the matter. Although a difficult case as Emily is now over 18 years old (considered an adult), we had to find grounds to safely and legally keep her in Australia. At this point we prepared for a Child visa and showed that the relationship between Emily and her father was biological, continuing and most of all genuine. There was a constant dependence from Emily for the emotional and financial support from her father. Not only this, she also had a great relation with her step-mother and half siblings in addition to having a biological parent in Australia. After multiple enquiries from the case office and requesting evidence they granted the visa based on the circumstances. Although not straight forward as Emily was over 18, had come to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (which shows independence) and not having legal custody, we were able to assist her in obtaining a Child visa through significant legal research and evidence to assist the case officer in making their decision. When dealing with cases it is easy to get emotionally invested, especially for matters as sensitive as this. We were glad to have achieved a positive outcome and thank the Department of Home Affairs for their human touch in such cases.  Let our visa agents in Sydney help you too. If you are facing a visa refusal or visa cancellation call us now. You can make an appointment with our Registered Migration Agents by calling 02 46261002 or email info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au
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