Type of Evidence Guide for Applicants Under Family Violence Provisions
If you are applying for a visa under the family violence provisions, understanding what types of evidence can support your claims is genuine. As the family violence provisions have now extended to 11 additional visa subclasses, we can foresee more applicants may require guidance on the types of evidence to consider gathering and preparing and that the Department of Home Affairs accepts. Ensure that the evidence can demonstrate any family violence acts, which can be categorised under physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, social abuse and financial abuse.
Related:
How to Identify that You May be Experiencing Family Violence?
Non-Judicial Types of Evidence That Can Be Used for Family Violence Claims
Type of Evidence for Family Violence Provisions
| Type of Evidence | Evidence Provided by: |
|---|---|
| Medical report; | A medical practitioner, registered nurse or midwife. |
| Hospital report; | |
| Discharge summary; | |
| Medical letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Police report; | Police officer |
| Record of assault or family violence; | |
| Risk assessment; | |
| Witness statement; | |
| Witness statement (made by other than the victim) | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Child welfare report; | A child welfare officer |
| Child welfare letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Family violence support service report; | A family violence support service provider |
| Family violence support service letter; | |
| Risk assessment; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Social report; | A social worker |
| Social letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Psychologist report; | A psychologist |
| Psychologist letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Family consultation report; | A family consultant or a family relationship counsellor |
| Family consultation letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. | |
| Any of the following made by an education professional who is acting in their professional capacity: | An education professional |
| Report; | |
| Letter; | |
| Statutory declaration. |
How Can Agape Henry Crux Assist
Establishing a continuing marital or de facto relationship is important when applying for the permanent stage of a Partner visa. Speak with an Accredited Specialist Immigration lawyer at Agape Henry Crux to have tailored advice on your circumstances. The team specialises in handling highly complex matters. You may schedule an appointment with one of our solicitors to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
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