SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi, I need some advice, I have a step child, dad been out of the pic from age 6mths, we have a letter from his solicitor say he's happy for us to take her now she's nearly an adult, but apparently a solicitors letter saying he happy for her to go isn't sufficient??? Not sure what is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The Minister is satisfied of 1 of the following: (a) the law of the additional applicant's home country permits the removal of the additional applicant; (b) each person who can lawfully determine where the additional applicant is to live consents to the grant of the visa; (c) the grant of the visa would be consistent with any Australian child order in force in relation to the additional applicant. and The Minister is satisfied that there is no compelling reason to believe that the grant of the visa would not be in the best interests of the additional applicant. If you are relying on (b) above, use form 1229. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 I've been informed I need to get him to fill out an f1229 form and get a certified copy of his passport but I'm 100% sure he won't give a certified copy of his passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHW99 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The instructions for Form 1229 include the following: You must attach to this form: • a certified copy of the child’s/children’s birth certificate(s), (if it is not already lodged with the application.); • a certified copy of the personal details page of the non-accompanying parent’s, or person(s) with parental responsibility’s passport, driver’s licence, National Identity Card (ID card) or birth certificate; and • a certified copy of any relevant evidence making you solely responsible for making decisions about where the child/children is/are to live (if applicable). This may help. Hugh Wyndham Registered Migration Agent MARN 1280353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 What if he refuses to give anymore than his letter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 How old is the child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AJ Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Wait till she is 18! can still be a dependent if in education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 That's the other issue she finishes her apprenticeship the same month as her 18th plus her visa costs double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The law in the U.K. Refers to removing children under 16. You may not need permission but you will need to prove you can legally remove the child to Aus immigration. Seek advice from an agent. If they turn 18 after an apprenticeship you might then have difficulty proving they are dependent on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Note this: (a) the law of the additional applicant's home country permits the removal of the additional applicant; and obtain a letter from a family law solicitor who knows the applicable law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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