Hi all
I'm looking to gather all required paperwork for my 186 visa application but don't have my birth cert. I would need to apply for a copy of my birth cert from the UK but they don't post them abroad and I have nobody left in the UK who can forward it on which makes it very difficult for me to obtain.
The immi website does say that if you don't have your birth cert AND cannot obtain it, then you can provide identification documents issued by a government department such as an australian drivers license which I have.
My questions are:
1. Is this allowance by the department just for countries that did not issue birth certificates?
2. Is it likely my australian drivers license and medicare card will be deemed insufficient and I will be told to obtain my birth certificate?
I have searched the internet for days and cannot find any information. I have also spoken with the department of immigration but found my internet search more helpful!
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, or if anybody knows of a general enquiries email address for the dept. of immi that would be great.
Thanks for your time guys.