dependent child (all other residence policies)

From policy: R2.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic residence policy)

R2.1.30 Definition of 'dependent child'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

For the purpose of lodging an application, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if he or she is:

1. 1. aged 17 to 24, with no child(ren) of his or her own, and
   2. single, and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's partner for financial support, whether living with them or not; or
2. 1. aged 16 or younger, and
   2. single, and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's partner for financial support, whether living with them or not.
3. When determining whether a child of 17 to 24 years of age is totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's partner for financial support, visa and immigration officers must consider the whole application, taking into account all relevant factors including:
   • whether the child is in paid employment, whether this is full time or part time, and its duration;
   • whether the child has any other independent means of financial support;
   • whether the child is living with its parents or another family member, and the extent to which other support is provided;
   • whether the child is studying, and whether this is full time or part time.

Effective 29/09/2003

dependent child (01/10/2001)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: R2.1.30 Who may be included in an application (Generic residence policy)

R2.1.30 Definition of 'dependent child'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

For the purpose of lodging an application, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if he or she is:

1. 1. aged 17 to 24, with no child(ren) of his or her own, and
   2. single, and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or partner for financial support, whether living with them or not; or
2. 1. aged 16 or younger, and
   2. single, and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or partner for financial support, whether living with them or not.
3. When determining whether a child of 17 to 24 years of age is totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or partner for financial support, visa and immigration officers must consider the whole application, taking into account all relevant factors including:
   • whether the child is in paid employment, whether this is full time or part time, and its duration;
   • whether the child has any other independent means of financial support;
   • whether the child is living with its parents or another family member, and the extent to which other support is provided;
   • whether the child is studying, and whether this is full time or part time.

Effective 01/10/2001