Yesterday, we witnessed a miracle: a PhD student visa application submitted at 12 PM was approved by 8 PM the same day! Recently, there have been several cases of approvals within a week.

Curious about what these "speedy approvals" have in common? Get this essential guide and find out!

Scenario 1: Born in Australia with Parents Who Are Citizens/PR Holders/444 Visa Holders After July 2022

Congratulations! Your baby will automatically receive Australian citizenship!

Automatically granted citizenship status.

Simply apply for a citizenship certificate online.

You’ll need to apply for an Australian passport for international travel.

Tip: Don’t forget to apply for both the citizenship certificate and passport as soon as possible!

Scenario 2: Born in Australia with Parents Holding the Old 444 Visa (Before July 2022)

This scenario requires a "three-step process":

Register as a New Zealand citizen and obtain a New Zealand passport.

Apply for the Australian 444 visa within Australia.

After living in Australia for 10 years, the baby will automatically become an Australian citizen.

Warm Reminder: This "ten-year plan" will require some patience!

Scenario 3: Born in Australia with Parents on Temporary Visas

Your baby will "inherit" the same visa as the parents:

The baby will receive the same visa type as the parents.

The baby can be added to the parent’s ongoing visa application.

If the parents hold different visa types, the baby may have dual visas.

Important Note: Be sure to notify the Department of Home Affairs about this situation as soon as possible!

Scenario 4: Born Outside Australia with at Least One Parent Who Is an Australian Citizen

Your baby can become an Australian citizen through Australian Citizenship by Descent based on parentage.

Scenario 5: Born Outside Australia with Neither Parent Being an Australian Citizen, but One Parent Is a PR Holder and the Other Is Applying for a Spouse or Fiancé Visa

After notifying the Department of Home Affairs about the baby’s birth, the baby will automatically be added to the ongoing visa application.

Scenario 6: Born Outside Australia with at Least One Parent Who Is an Australian PR

You can apply for the Offshore Child Visa Subclass 101 to get a green card directly.

Alternatively, you can apply for a Subclass 600 Visitor Visa to bring the baby to Australia and then apply for the Child Visa Subclass 802 within Australia.

Scenario 7: Born Outside Australia with at Least One Parent on a Temporary Visa

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The parents can apply to have the baby added to their visa.

Special Notes:

Regardless of the situation, always make sure to:

Notify the Department of Home Affairs immediately after the baby’s birth.

Even if the baby doesn’t have a passport yet, inform the authorities right away.

Keep all birth certificate documents safe.

NEWPOINT: Professional Advice

It’s advised that first-time parents familiarize themselves with the relevant policies before the baby’s birth and prepare the necessary documents.

If you’re not familiar with the process, you may want to consult a professional immigration advisor to ensure everything is in order!

After reading this article, do you feel more confident about your baby's citizenship status?
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