Subclass 836 Carer Visa Granted for Sole Carer of Seriously Ill Family Member
Case Summary
An applicant who arrived in Australia on a visitor visa discovered during her visit that a close family member needed ongoing daily care due to multiple severe medical conditions. We prepared detailed submissions establishing that the applicant was the only available carer, achieving a visa grant well within the standard processing timeframe.
Background
Our client arrived in Australia on a visitor visa to attend a family event. During her stay, she became aware of the serious and ongoing medical needs of a close family member. It was clear that the family member required continuous daily care and assistance with basic needs, and that the applicant was the only relative available and able to provide that care. The applicant and her sponsor sought our assistance to lodge a Subclass 836 Carer Visa application.
Challenges
- The applicant arrived on a visitor visa and needed to demonstrate grounds for remaining long-term as a carer
- Required establishing that no other relative was available or able to provide the necessary care
- Medical evidence needed to document the severity and ongoing nature of the family member's conditions
- Detailed and compelling submission required to justify the carer visa on the facts
Outcome
The Subclass 836 Carer Visa was granted and the applicant is now a permanent resident of Australia. The result was achieved in approximately 3 years, significantly below the Department's then-standard estimated processing time of 4.5 years.
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