IMPORTANT NOTES:
- CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
1.1 You are responsible for providing documents and information that are true, correct, complete, and not misleading.
1.2 This obligation applies to:
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- All documents you submit
- All answers provided in forms
- All information provided verbally or in writing
1.3 You must ensure consistency across all documents and forms. Contradictory or incomplete information may adversely affect your application.
- NO INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION BY THE FIRM
2.1 The Firm relies entirely on the information and documents you provide.
2.2 The Firm does not independently verify, investigate, or cross-check:
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- The authenticity of documents
- The accuracy of factual claims
- Information provided by third parties
2.3 Legal advice and submissions are prepared strictly on the basis of the material supplied by you.
- PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION (PIC) 4020 – FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION
3.1 Your visa application may be refused if you or any member of your family unit:
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- Fail to satisfy the Department as to your identity
- Provide bogus documents
- Provide information that is false or misleading
3.2 PIC 4020 may apply to:
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- Your current visa application, or
- Any visa application made in the 12 months prior
3.3 Consequences may include:
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- A non-grant period of up to 10 years, or
- A non-grant period of 3 years in certain circumstances
3.4 These consequences may also apply to members of your family unit.
CHECKLIST
Document / Evidence required |
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SECTION 1, SECTION 2, SECTION 3 AND SECTION 4Please check the link below. https://dlegal.com.au/articles/migration/checklists/general-checklist/ |
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SECTION 5 – Financial, Work, Supporter Documents |
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| 5.1 | Financial documents |
| 5.1.1 | an employment contract or bank statements |
| 5.1.2 | evidence of your financial position from your bank or financial institution |
| 5.1.3 | allowances, accommodation and other help from your employer or your religious community |
| 5.2 | Work Documents
Provide evidence that: |
| 5.2.1 | The work needs to be done by a religious worker, not just someone who believes in the religion – Organisation’s Invitation Letter |
| 5.2.2 | You have the appropriate experience and qualifications for the work you want to do in Australia – Qualifications and Experience documents for the work you want to do in Australia |
| 5.2.3 | You have been engaged to work full time, your contract with the sponsoring institution states what you will be paid and any other support you will get – Letter of Support/Sponsorship Letter |
| 5.3 | Supporter Documents
Provide evidence your supporter: |
| 5.3.1 | is an approved temporary activities sponsor – Sponsorship Approval Letter |
| 5.3.2 | is a religious organisation that operates lawfully in Australia – Organisation ACNC/ABN |
| 5.3.3 | has been endorsed as a charity by the Australian Tax Office – Income tax exemptions by the Australian Tax Office |
| 5.3.4 | will meet their obligations to you and anyone who applies for the visa with you – Organisation’s Sponsorship profile |
| 5.3.5 | The organisation’s objectives and activities promote a religious aim – Organisation’s Constitution |
| 5.3.6 | Supporter’s letter of support. |
SECTION 6 –HEALTH AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY) AUSTRALIAN VISA HISTORY ADDITIONAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Please check the link below. https://dlegal.com.au/articles/migration/checklists/general-checklist/ |
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SECTION 7 – Sponsor Documents |
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| 7.1 | Evidence of approved sponsorship or an application for sponsorship
Provide the applicant with: |
| 7.1.1 | sponsorship approval letter |
| 7.1.2 | evidence you have applied to be a temporary activities sponsor, such as your application ID or transaction reference number (TRN) |
| 7.1.3 | a letter that you agree to accept the sponsor obligations for the applicant and any family members included in the visa application. |
| 7.2 | Evidence you are a certain kind of organisation
Provide evidence your organisation is: |
| 7.2.1 | Your organisation is a religious organisation operating lawfully in Australia – Organisation ACNC/ABN |
| 7.2.2 | The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) endorsed you to receive income tax exemptions as a charity. – Income tax exemptions by the Australian Tax Office |
| 7.2.3 | will meet their obligations to you and anyone who applies for the visa with you – Organisation’s Sponsorship profile |
| 7.2.4 | The organisation’s objectives and activities promote a religious aim – Organisation’s Constitution |
| 7.2.5 | You need to provide a letter of support, on your organisation’s letterhead if it has one, that identifies:
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DISCLAIMER SCHEDULE – Please refer to the link below
https://dlegal.com.au/articles/migration/checklists/general-checklist/