"I am no longer afraid of losing my visa:" Filipino in Darwin shares joy of becoming an Australian Citizen

Five years after applying for a child visa, Richard Sumile has now taken an oath as an Australian Citizen. Learn more about his story and the process of applying for a child visa.

The 24-year-old man from Darwin, Northern Territory, Richard Sumile, couldn't contain his happiness two months after the official oath-taking ceremony, marking his status as an Australian Citizen. Credit: Richard Sumile

Key Points

• The 24-year-old man from Darwin, Northern Territory, Richard Sumile, couldn't contain his happiness two months after the official oath-taking ceremony, marking his status as an Australian Citizen.
• In 2018, Richard decided to submit his application for a child visa subclass 101, which, if approved, would grant him Permanent Resident status in Australia.
• Migration Lawyer Alfe Roder explained to SBS Filipino that there are two categories of child visa, and one of the eligibility criteria considers age.

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