Yesterday, we witnessed a miracle moment: a PhD student visa application submitted at 12 PM was approved by 8 PM that very same day! Recently, there have been several cases where visas were granted within a week.

Want to know the common factors behind these "instant approvals"? Here’s your ultimate guide to passing through smoothly!

Case 1: Born in Australia, parents are citizens/PR/holders of the new 444 visa after July 2022

Congratulations! Your baby will automatically obtain Australian citizenship!

Automatically granted citizenship

Simply apply online for a citizenship certificate

For entry and exit, an Australian passport will be required

Tip: Be sure to apply for both the citizenship certificate and passport as soon as possible!

Case 2: Born in Australia, parents hold the old 444 visa (before July 2022)

In this case, you need to follow a "three-step process":

Register New Zealand citizenship and apply for a passport.

Apply for the Australian 444 visa within Australia.

After living in Australia for 10 years, automatically convert to citizenship.

Reminder: This "ten-year plan" requires a lot of patience!

Case 3: Born in Australia, parents hold temporary visas

Your baby’s visa will “follow the parent’s”:

The baby will receive the same visa as the parents.

The baby can join the parent's ongoing visa application.

If parents hold different types of visas, the baby can hold two different visas.

Important Note: Make sure to notify the immigration department immediately!

Case 4: Born outside Australia, at least one parent is an Australian citizen

Your baby can obtain Australian citizenship through Australian citizenship by descent.

Case 5: Born outside Australia, neither parent is an Australian citizen, but one is a PR holder and the other is applying for a spouse or partner visa

After notifying the immigration department about the baby’s birth, the baby will automatically be included in the ongoing visa application.

Case 6: Born outside Australia, at least one parent is an Australian PR holder

Your baby can apply for permanent residency via the Offshore Child Visa 101, or they can first apply for a 600 visitor visa to enter Australia and then submit a child visa application 802 from within Australia.

Case 7: Born outside Australia, at least one parent holds a temporary visa (such as 188, 500, 407, 482, 485, 494, 403, 408)

The parents can apply to include the baby in their visa application.

Important Considerations

Regardless of the situation, make sure to:

Immediately notify the immigration department after the baby is born.

Even if you don't have the baby’s passport yet, inform the department right away.

Keep all birth-related documents carefully.

Professional Advice

It’s highly recommended that first-time parents familiarize themselves with the relevant policies before the baby is born and prepare the required documents.

If you're not familiar with the process, you can consult a professional immigration advisor to ensure everything is handled properly!

Now that you’ve read through this article, you should have a much clearer idea of your baby’s identity situation!

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