Key Documents Checklist for the Protection Visa Application

Applying for a Protection Visa in Australia is a very important and at the same time very delicate process. A good application is one that fulfils the visa conditions of Protection Visa Subclass 866 having also followed the laid down format and procedures. The best documentation is gained when the client comes into nursing care seeking relief from illness, only to find that they are not well-suited to give suitable information. Paperwork should be done well and to the point in order not to slow your application or even make it refused.

So, to make it easier for you, we have highlighted the following key documents that may be required for the Protection Visa application. While this is not a comprehensive list as every case may differ, it contains all the documents considered as crucial.

1. Identity Documents

As per the rules of the territory you are aiming to cross, it requires you to provide adequate identification and documents that prove where you’re from. These documents can include:

• Passport (even if expired)
• Birth certificate
• National identity card
• Family or household registration documents
• Driver’s licence or other official photo identification

Tip: If any of the following documents are missing due to any reason pertaining to you or your business, then it may be required that you write a statutory declaration about the same.

2. Proof of Entry into Australia

It must be evidenced that you are in Australia now, and you have a legal status to be in this country. Include:

• Passport with entry stamp
• Visa grant notice (e.g., visitor or student visa)
• Flight tickets or itinerary if applicable

3. Personal Statement / Protection Claim

This is one of the most important sections in your application since the success of your request will largely depend upon it. In order to respond to the Internal Audit Report you’ll have to prepare a written report that will contain the following information:

The idea of explaining serves the purpose of gaining protection for themselves or someone else in the fictitious situation to come under legal protection in the institution of marriage.

Explain experience that you suffered or may face in your country of origin

It is for this reason that outlines relevant personal, political, religious, or social circumstances of the two characters will be made to explain various facets of the film.

Tip: As much as it is allowable, one should be elaborate and honest while answering the questions. Avoiding Ambiguities: Ambiguity is another factor that may cause a proposal to be rejected; one must not commit this mistake.

4. Supporting Evidence for Your Claims

Where possible provide proof for the protection claim, some documents to support the protection claim include;

• As for the medical and psychological reports, if you faced any harm or trauma in the past, you should provide them as well.
• Police reports or court documents
• I have read articles of newspapers especially when there are social struggles similar to your situation or human rights reports.
• Letters from witnesses, family members, or community leaders

5. Families applying to the United States must also provide Proof of Relationship for every member included in the visa application.

• If family members are affected by your application, you are required to make some evidence of your relation to them.
• Marriage certificate or evidence of de facto relationship
• Birth certificates for children
• Partner’s family photos or documents, Spouses’ photographs or identification papers

6. Character Documents

For any country where you have resided for a year or more within the last decennary years starting at the chronology age of 16, a police clearances may be requested.

7. Form and Identity Photographs

Include the following:

Form 866 –Application for protection visa –filled and signed or completed and signed electronically if applied online.

Passport pictures in the last 6 months in colour of all the people to be included in the application

8. Interpreter Details (if applicable)

If you need an interpretation during the process, you should also render as follows:

Duly fill form 956 if the applicant has engaged the service of a registered migration agent

Interpreter’s details (if not English-speaking)

Final Thoughts

It is always imperative that one presents as many documents as we can that relate to each individual case of Protection Visa applicant. Presenting a complete application, supported by all the necessary documentation is always beneficial for the case and can prevent avoidable sluggishness.

In case you are in doubt the documents you will supply to the Department of Home Affairs or if your case is complicated in any way, we advise you to seek legal advice from a lawyer practicing in immigration law.