Specialised support for complex child and family visa matters.
Okapi Migration Services assists with Orphan Relative visa subclass 117 matters involving children overseas who may need to live with an eligible relative in Australia because parental care is not available.
This service may help if you need support with:
- Checking whether subclass 117 may be relevant
- Understanding sponsor and child evidence
- Preparing family relationship documents
- Explaining why parental care is not available
- Reviewing documents before lodgement
Important notice
Information on this page is general information only and does not replace personalised migration advice. Orphan Relative visa matters depend on the child’s age, location, family circumstances, sponsor eligibility, available evidence and the reason parental care is not available.
Who this service is for
This page is for families considering whether an Orphan Relative visa subclass 117 may be an option for a child outside Australia.
Australian relatives
For Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who want advice about sponsoring a child relative overseas.
Children outside Australia
For matters involving a child overseas where family members are exploring whether the child may be eligible to migrate to Australia.
Complex family circumstances
For cases involving missing parents, death of a parent, inability to provide care, unclear guardianship, family separation or difficult document issues.
Common issues Okapi can help you assess
Orphan Relative visa applications often depend on careful evidence. The application needs to explain the child’s family situation, sponsor relationship and care arrangements clearly.
Child and family evidence
- Child’s identity and birth documents
- Evidence of relationship to the Australian sponsor
- Documents about parents and guardians
- Evidence explaining why parental care is not available
- Care, custody or guardianship documents where relevant
Sponsor and application issues
- Checking whether the sponsor relationship appears relevant
- Preparing sponsor documents and supporting evidence
- Explaining care arrangements in Australia
- Addressing document gaps from overseas
- Preparing a clear submission and evidence structure
How Okapi can assist
You can seek advice before deciding whether to proceed, or request more detailed support with evidence planning and application preparation.
Eligibility and pathway advice
A consultation to review the child’s circumstances, location, family situation, sponsor relationship and possible pathway issues.
Evidence and document review
Review of documents relating to the child, parents, sponsor, family relationship, care arrangements and overseas circumstances.
Application support
Structured support with evidence planning, application preparation, sponsor documents, family history and supporting explanation.
Useful information to prepare before booking
You do not need every document before booking. The first consultation can help identify what is missing and what evidence may be required.
Child and parent information
- Child’s full name, date of birth and country of residence
- Child’s passport or identity documents if available
- Birth certificate or family relationship documents
- Information about both parents
- Documents explaining why the child has no parent able to care for them
Sponsor and care information
- Sponsor’s Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizen evidence
- Evidence of sponsor’s relationship to the child
- Proposed care and accommodation arrangements in Australia
- Any guardianship, custody or court documents
- Previous visa applications or Department correspondence, if any
Unsure whether subclass 117 is the right pathway?
Book a consultation before preparing forms or collecting difficult overseas documents. Early advice can help clarify the pathway, evidence gaps and practical next steps.
Orphan Relative visa questions
These answers are general. Orphan Relative visa matters require specific advice based on the child’s family circumstances and documents.
Is subclass 117 for a child outside Australia?
Yes. Subclass 117 is generally the offshore Orphan Relative visa pathway. The child’s location and circumstances need to be checked before deciding what option may apply.
Can Okapi help if some overseas documents are missing?
Yes. Okapi can help review what documents are available, what gaps exist and what supporting evidence or explanation may be needed.
Can you help with sponsor documents?
Yes. Okapi can assist with sponsor document planning, relationship evidence, care arrangements and supporting information.
Do you guarantee that an Orphan Relative visa will be granted?
No. No Registered Migration Agent can guarantee a visa outcome. Okapi’s role is to provide advice, identify issues and help prepare a clearer, better-supported application.
Need advice about an Orphan Relative visa?
Book a consultation so the child’s circumstances, sponsor relationship, documents, risks and possible next steps can be reviewed properly.
Specialised support for complex child and family visa matters.
Okapi Migration Services assists with Orphan Relative visa subclass 117 matters involving children overseas who may need to live with an eligible relative in Australia because parental care is not available.
This service may help if you need support with:
- Checking whether subclass 117 may be relevant
- Understanding sponsor and child evidence
- Preparing family relationship documents
- Explaining why parental care is not available
- Reviewing documents before lodgement
Important notice
Information on this page is general information only and does not replace personalised migration advice. Orphan Relative visa matters depend on the child’s age, location, family circumstances, sponsor eligibility, available evidence and the reason parental care is not available.
Who this service is for
This page is for families considering whether an Orphan Relative visa subclass 117 may be an option for a child outside Australia.
Australian relatives
For Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who want advice about sponsoring a child relative overseas.
Children outside Australia
For matters involving a child overseas where family members are exploring whether the child may be eligible to migrate to Australia.
Complex family circumstances
For cases involving missing parents, death of a parent, inability to provide care, unclear guardianship, family separation or difficult document issues.
Common issues Okapi can help you assess
Orphan Relative visa applications often depend on careful evidence. The application needs to explain the child’s family situation, sponsor relationship and care arrangements clearly.
Child and family evidence
- Child’s identity and birth documents
- Evidence of relationship to the Australian sponsor
- Documents about parents and guardians
- Evidence explaining why parental care is not available
- Care, custody or guardianship documents where relevant
Sponsor and application issues
- Checking whether the sponsor relationship appears relevant
- Preparing sponsor documents and supporting evidence
- Explaining care arrangements in Australia
- Addressing document gaps from overseas
- Preparing a clear submission and evidence structure
How Okapi can assist
You can seek advice before deciding whether to proceed, or request more detailed support with evidence planning and application preparation.
Eligibility and pathway advice
A consultation to review the child’s circumstances, location, family situation, sponsor relationship and possible pathway issues.
Evidence and document review
Review of documents relating to the child, parents, sponsor, family relationship, care arrangements and overseas circumstances.
Application support
Structured support with evidence planning, application preparation, sponsor documents, family history and supporting explanation.
Useful information to prepare before booking
You do not need every document before booking. The first consultation can help identify what is missing and what evidence may be required.
Child and parent information
- Child’s full name, date of birth and country of residence
- Child’s passport or identity documents if available
- Birth certificate or family relationship documents
- Information about both parents
- Documents explaining why the child has no parent able to care for them
Sponsor and care information
- Sponsor’s Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizen evidence
- Evidence of sponsor’s relationship to the child
- Proposed care and accommodation arrangements in Australia
- Any guardianship, custody or court documents
- Previous visa applications or Department correspondence, if any
Unsure whether subclass 117 is the right pathway?
Book a consultation before preparing forms or collecting difficult overseas documents. Early advice can help clarify the pathway, evidence gaps and practical next steps.
Orphan Relative visa questions
These answers are general. Orphan Relative visa matters require specific advice based on the child’s family circumstances and documents.
Is subclass 117 for a child outside Australia?
Yes. Subclass 117 is generally the offshore Orphan Relative visa pathway. The child’s location and circumstances need to be checked before deciding what option may apply.
Can Okapi help if some overseas documents are missing?
Yes. Okapi can help review what documents are available, what gaps exist and what supporting evidence or explanation may be needed.
Can you help with sponsor documents?
Yes. Okapi can assist with sponsor document planning, relationship evidence, care arrangements and supporting information.
Do you guarantee that an Orphan Relative visa will be granted?
No. No Registered Migration Agent can guarantee a visa outcome. Okapi’s role is to provide advice, identify issues and help prepare a clearer, better-supported application.
Need advice about an Orphan Relative visa?
Book a consultation so the child’s circumstances, sponsor relationship, documents, risks and possible next steps can be reviewed properly.