ORPHAN RELATIVE 837 VISA & 117 VISA
The Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117 and 837 is intended for children who have a guardian who is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. These visas enable such children to reside permanently in Australia. The key difference between the two is that the 117 visa is for applicants outside Australia, while the 837 visa is for those already in the country.
In terms of sponsorship, these visas differ from others in that they require sponsorship by an eligible parent. An eligible guardian is defined as a guardian who is over the age of 18 and is a settled Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The guardian must also be either a sibling, aunt, uncle, or grandparent, or the step equivalent.
To be eligible for either a 117 or 837 visa, you must:
- Have an eligible sponsor
- Be single
- Be one of the following:
- Under 18 and not adopt
- Under 18 and adopted
- Between 18 and 23 and a full-time student
- 18 or older with a disability that prevents them from working and dependent on their sponsoring parent
- Meet specific health requirements and, if over 16, certain character requirements
When granting the visa to a child under 18, the Department will consider whether this visa is in the child’s best interests.
The average global processing time for applications can vary as eligibility assessment is done on a case-by-case basis and depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Factors that can affect the processing time of your visa applications include the time taken by external agencies, such as health and police services, and the Government to conduct checks and provide supporting information. However, you can ensure a faster processing time by lodging a complete application with all necessary supporting documents and promptly responding to any additional information the Department requests.
The cost of this visa starts from $1,870. This is only the base rate, and you may be asked to pay additional costs to cover additional applicants and requirements such as health assessments, police certificates, and biometrics
How should I Apply for a Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117 or 837?
At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:
- Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
- In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
- Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.
Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Orphan Relative Visa Subclass 117 or 837 application.
- Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.
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