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Working Dependent Entry Permit

Papua New GuineaFamily

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Which family relationships qualify?

The Working Dependent visa class applies to non-citizens who are the principal's biological family members, including ageing family members, children and de facto relationships.

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  • The sentence appears under a 'Dependent' heading within the Working Resident visa section, so its exact relation to the Working Dependent change-of-status class is not fully clear.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The applicant must previously have been under Working Resident Dependent status, i.e. the dependant of a Working Resident principal, and must apply for Change of Status with the Extension Branch; a certified copy of the principal's visa page is required.

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Limits of the record
  • No other requirement on the principal's status is stated.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Required relationship documents include a birth certificate and a marriage certificate (for a spouse).

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  • Proof for de facto relationships or ageing parents is not specified for this class.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

An Undertaking/Sponsor Letter signed at managerial level must cover the applicant's welfare, reason for stay, extension and a guarantee of financial support.

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  • Accommodation and insurance requirements are not stated.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Change of status is considered in country where a dependent spouse decides to obtain employment, a person changed marital status while in PNG, an employment contract was completed and employment is sought with another company, or the company name changed. Where a principal entry permit ceases, the dependent entry permit ceases at the same time and both must depart PNG; a Working Dependent Entry Permit holder cannot include a former principal entry permit holder as a dependent and must make a fresh application. The permit's duration and any longer-term path are not stated.

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Limits of the record
  • The duration of the permit and any path to independent or longer-term status are not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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