Temporary visa for family with two kids - one kid in Autistic spectrum

[Chriskiddy]

Hello guys,

My 4 years old kid is slightly in the mild autistic spectrum as per our doctor in Belgium. He is slightly non verbal although is generally doing well with his needs. Will this health issue going to be factor turning down our application for temporary visa?  

I am lodging either 457 or 485 Aussie temporary visa for 4 years.

Any help or ideas are welcome.

Thanks

Chris

 

 

 

[Quoll]

Possibly. You’d be well advised to talk to one of the agents who specialise in medical conditions. George Lombard & Peter Bollard are the two usually recommended in this regard but there are probably others who now have good medical advice. In addition, not only might you have to pay for mainstream education (depends on the state) you will probably have to pay for any additional special ed support in school and possibly therapies as well. You will need all assessments, IQ, language, skills, adaptive behaviour, academic skill level etc. Btw there is no 457 any more.

[Marisawright]

The 457 no longer exists, it would be a 482.   I'm sure you know that you need an employer to sponsor you.

I'm confused how you could apply for a 485 if you're in Belgium. That visa is for graduates who have completed their studies at an Australian university, to allow them to stay in the country and gain experience. 

Immigration looks at how much your child's autism will cost the taxpayer while they're in Australia   So if you are applying for a visa where you get full entitlements to schooling, medical care and benefits, your son's condition might be an issue.  If the visa requires you to pay for schooling and doesn't offer access to Medicare, I can't see why Immigration would have a problem, because it's not costing the taxpayer anything.  A consultation with an agent would be a wise move.