Subclass 116 Carer Visa Approved for Fujian Applicant After 6 Years and 4 Requests for Additional Documents
Case Summary
A Subclass 116 Carer Visa for an applicant from Fujian province wishing to care for his paralysed nephew in Australia was finally approved after a six-year process involving four separate requests for additional documentation.
Background
The applicant sought to care for his paralysed nephew in Australia. The Subclass 116 Carer Visa requires demonstrating that the nominee needs ongoing care that cannot be reasonably provided by any other means. The case involved an extremely protracted processing period of six years with four separate requests for additional documentation from the Department.
Challenges
- Six-year processing timeline involving four separate Departmental requests for additional documentation
- Subclass 116 requires meticulous evidence of genuine care need and inability to source alternative care
Outcome
The Subclass 116 Carer Visa was approved — after six years and four rounds of additional documentation — enabling the applicant to care for his paralysed nephew in Australia.
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