Frukoz Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hi, Just going through the partner visa application and on page 12, it asks to add in any immediate family members. My partner does not know her biological father and we wouldn't be able to know if he's alive, let alone his DOB. He is, however, listed on the birth certificate. My partner was raised by another man, who she considers her father but who is not legally recognised as such. Unfortunately she has lost most contact with this person as well. Any advise on how to sort this out? In a way she has no father or at the very least would not consider either of these men as immediate family. Would it be okay to ommit them from the application? Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Can’t omit as he appears on birth certificate. She will need to put what she can and add a statement with an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frukoz Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, rammygirl said: Can’t omit as he appears on birth certificate. She will need to put what she can and add a statement with an explanation. Thanks. My understanding is that the purpose of this question relates to health checks. Since these people are not in my partner's life, this probably wouldn't apply - unless genetic health issues are a consideration I suppose. The problem of course, is that you can't provide limited information when adding a family member. It won't let you. Don't really want to provide false information on DOB, Relationship status, whether they are alive or deceased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Frukoz said: Thanks. My understanding is that the purpose of this question relates to health checks. Since these people are not in my partner's life, this probably wouldn't apply - unless genetic health issues are a consideration I suppose. The problem of course, is that you can't provide limited information when adding a family member. It won't let you. Don't really want to provide false information on DOB, Relationship status, whether they are alive or deceased. Partner visa asks you for your parents details, irrespective of any health issues. They would only need a health exam if they were migrating as dependents, which they can't do. You are asked to list them as part of Australia's checks on background, and also in case they wish to migrate later, sponsored by you/your partner. Put what you know and if necessary add a separate sheet of paper with an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I think there is some confusion it does ask for parent details but not in the section where you are listing immediate family. This is just your partner and any children, the main family unit. They will be subject to medical if not Citizens. Parents do not need medical or other checks as they cannot be included in the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frukoz Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, rammygirl said: I think there is some confusion it does ask for parent details but not in the section where you are listing immediate family. This is just your partner and any children, the main family unit. They will be subject to medical if not Citizens. Parents do not need medical or other checks as they cannot be included in the visa. Section 11 is for the family Unit, 12 is for Immediate family . This relates to parents, siblings, step-siblings, siblings in law, etc. These are all options in the drop down menu. Although apparently they didn't consider half-siblings, which is relevant to our case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frukoz Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Nemesis said: Partner visa asks you for your parents details, irrespective of any health issues. They would only need a health exam if they were migrating as dependents, which they can't do. You are asked to list them as part of Australia's checks on background, and also in case they wish to migrate later, sponsored by you/your partner. Put what you know and if necessary add a separate sheet of paper with an explanation. Thanks for the context. Looks like we'll have to give a separate explanation and omit them from this part of the application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdog105 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Hey @Frukoz - Im stuck in the same position. My father estranged me 18 years ago. I dont know if he is alive or not , nor do i know any of his details. How did you go about this? Did you get the visa easily? Were there any additional documents you provided? I would appreciate any help here. Thanks Hayaaat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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