Does having a baby while on a 457 visa in Australia effect your visa?

Question

Does having a baby while on a 457 visa in Australia effect your visa?

Answer 1

A full term baby does not seem to come under that 457 visa regulation, but if it is born early then yes, it does affect the visa requirements. You would need to discuss it with the people who sponsored you to work in Australia.

Answer 2

Are you the main sponsor on your visa ?

From what I have seen, no matter what the circumstances, you have to fulfill the income requirements under the 457 Visa, if you are the main Sponsor.

But remember, no Baby Bonus, no FTB, etc.

Some people apply for PR at about this time ! And keep fingers crossed.

I have read, but cannot confirm, that once you apply for a PR visa you are normally eligible for Medicare.?

EDIT:

You may be interested in reading this that I just found:

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/PD...

This quotes the following regarding Maternity Services:

Maternity Services for Short Stay Visitor (ie: under 9 months)

Routine antenatal care is covered

Confinements are not covered unless

Emergencies or complications arise (eg: premature births)

Special cases (eg: where a patient’s visit to Australia is primarily for her, or her partner’s work, and the patient has no choice other than to have the baby in Australia)

Maternity Services for Long Stay Visitor (ie: over 9 months)

Confinements and antenatal care are covered, including routine ultrasound Tests such as chromosome sampling where medically indicated (eg: where the mother is in an at risk age group or there is a family history of deformities)

Answer 3

dual citizenship,now that's a plus.