Lyra108 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hi all, Was looking for a little advice. I am an Australian citizen by descent but have not lived in Australia for the 2 year minimum (15 months but this was before I applied for my citizenship) We are considering a move to Australia however my child is autistic and I have seen this can be a stumbling block. She has been signed off of speech and language and receives no other therapies or medication. However she is in mainstream school with support. what I was wondering is would a temporary visa but sufficient for 2 years and then would I be able to apply for their own citizenship after? Would her autism still be a potential issue? Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 There are no health criteria applying to a citizenship application. If you want advice about the health criteria applying to other applications, go to my website pinoyau.com and use the contact form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyra108 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Thank you so much for responding. My understanding was that my children don’t qualify for citizenship as I haven’t spent 2years in Australia as a citizen. If we applied for a temporary visa, are the health requirements less and then potentially apply for citizenship after 2 years. All still hypothetical as need to do a lot of research around how autism is accepted in Aus and if it would be the best move for our children we both have lived in aus before but under different circumstances. Not sure my knowledge of hostels and pubs are what we are needing right now . thanks for the web link, will defo check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) I can’t think of any kind of temporary visa that would let a child live in Australia for two years, other than a student visa which will be expensive what visa does your partner hold? Edited June 16, 2021 by Marisawright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I'd have thought you would have applied for a permanent child visa (101) or for her to be a dependent on your OH's partner visa. As she is the child of an Australian citizen I think the draconian barriers are probably not as firmly policed. Also, being the child of an Australian citizen (especially if she is on a permanent visa) means that she would be able to access education with only the cost accruing to all citizens and PRs. As soon as you start talking temporary visas you enter a whole other minefield - some states charge for education, some charge for additional services for special needs kids. Australia pays a lot of lip service to children with autism but the services are generally not viewed too positively, especially by folk who have had kids with support in UK. It doesnt necessarily follow that a "diagnosis" will bring any additional educational support - there are a whole load of other factors which determine eligibility for any support and what in class support you may be offered is most likely going to be less than you currently get in UK - for example, you will never get full time support. It also varies from state to state, not that any of them are that great. There's also the NDIS which is supposed to provide a support "package" to those who are eligible but it's riven with problems (according to my mates) - accessing services that theoretically you are funded to receive has proved nigh on impossible in some places. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyra108 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 He would be applying for a partner/spouse visa. I’m guessing it would be a case of them applying together for a perm visa. Would look to get a specialist agent involved if we decided to move forward, was just wondering if it was a complete no go. Thanks for replying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyra108 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Wow, lots of info there to mull over, thank you! Yep, it would have to be a long and hard decision and from what I’ve seen ,as you’ve said, Australia is miles behind the uk when it comes to support. I think you’re right and if we ever did apply it would be a perm visa and just hope that it would go through. Kinda kicking myself that I didn't spend the 2 years in oz while I was a citizen and then they could have applied when they were older but it is what it is! Thanks again for replying, some first hand experience from your mates is just what I needed to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Lyra108 said: Kinda kicking myself that I didn't spend the 2 years in oz while I was a citizen Being a citizen during the 2 year period is not a requirement in this context. Edited June 16, 2021 by paulhand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtritudr Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, paulhand said: Being a citizen during the 2 year period is not a requirement in this context. Right, but I think the OP has only spent a total of 15 months in Australia so they'd have to spend a few months more in Australia before their children are eligible to apply for citizenship based on descent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, rtritudr said: Right, but I think the OP has only spent a total of 15 months in Australia so they'd have to spend a few months more in Australia before their children are eligible to apply for citizenship based on descent. I read "Kinda kicking myself that I didn't spend the 2 years in oz while I was a citizen" differently, but you may well be right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyra108 Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, rtritudr said: Right, but I think the OP has only spent a total of 15 months in Australia so they'd have to spend a few months more in Australia before their children are eligible to apply for citizenship based on descent. That’s great to know! Thank you for responding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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