@MACINOZ2023 said:
Hi, anyone else na CO Contact/S56 asking to provide Form 1229 (Consent to grant an Australian visa
to a child under the age of 18 years) despite both parents migrating with their child and being part of the application? Medyo naweirduhan lang kami, hehe. I've asked around, some frontloaded, some hinde pero di naman hinanapan, sabi kasi it's for non-accompanying parent. We are going to submit anyway. 😃
Yes, Form 1229 is required for a child below 18 years old before being granted a visa. We frontloaded also as this is the same as the online declaration form on the last part of your e-lodgement application. This aims to protect the child's interest and ensure that DHA meets its international obligations stipulated in the Privacy Notice 1442i. Since issuing a Visa to applicants requires collection, use, disclosure, etc., of your child's sensitive information, signing the form means that the department may disclose personal information to and collect information from you, i.e., as legal parents or guardians (under IGOC Act). The term "non-accompanying" means person/s other than or who has been nominated by the lawful parent/s (Form 1257). Submit it, and don't forget to attach your child's birth certificate and your passport with your signature. Goodluck!