Documents Required; Guide to Checklist - For detailed information, you may refer to the Step 1 and 3 Instructions. Each number below corresponds to the number on the “Documents Required Checklist”.
1. One U.S. passport size photo (5x5cm on a white background). It must be taken within the last 6 months and not the same used for your entry application. Refer to our list of known photographers who take U.S. sized passport photographs. Write your full name on the back of the photo(s).
2. Original valid passport and photocopy of its biographic page.
A Passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least 60 days validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children may be included on a parent’s passport, but if over the age of 16, they must have their photographs attached to the passport.
3. Original education certificate (including original English translation, if applicable) and one photocopy, only of the principal applicant.
OR; if you are not able to meet the education requirements, we will require:
4. Original employment records and one photocopy, only of the principal applicant.
5. If you do not meet the minimum Year 12 high school education requirement, please refer to website
http://online.onetcenter.org/ to determine your eligibility under your work experience.
Print out a copy and bring to your interview with a summary of your day to day job duties.
6. Original Adoption decree or Evidence of name change where applicable, (original English translation, if applicable) and one photocopy.
7. Original Australian Citizenship certificate if applicable, and one photocopy.
8. Original Birth certificate, (including original English translation, if applicable) and one photocopy.
9. For any minor child immigrating with one parent, custody information must be submitted. This may include a Family Court Order verifying sole custody to the immigrating parent, OR a signed and dated affidavit from the child’s other parent advising of his/her knowledge and consent for the child to live in the United States which should include a copy of a photo ID of that parent, OR a death certificate of the other parent (original and one photocopy required). Either of the above options should include the original and one photocopy.
10. Original Divorce or Death certificate, (including original English translation, if applicable) & one photocopy.
11. Original Marriage certificate, (including original English translation, if applicable) & one photocopy.
12. Original Australian police certificate & one photocopy. Valid for 12 months
13. Original police certificates of other countries if applicable, (including original English translation, if applicable) & one photocopy. To obtain instructions of police certificates from other countries
14. Original Court Records if applicable, (including original English translation, if applicable) & one photocopy, together with one original and photocopy of the statute for which you were convicted.
15. Original Military Record if applicable, (including original English translation, if applicable) & one photocopy.
16. Original medical examination results. Valid for 6 months
17. One 3kg self-addressed Platinum/Express Post envelope, which will be used to mail you your visa.
For families for 4 or more applicants you must provide a 5kg self-addressed Platinum/Express Post envelope. Ensure you have addressed the envelope of where you wish to have your sealed visa package(s) and passport(s) returned to in Australia.
18. Fee is per visa applicant to be paid by cash, credit card or a Bank Check
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