Australian Immigration Glossary (B and C)

Bridging visa
A type of temporary visa of Australia that provides the holder with status as legal non-citizen. It can only be granted inside Australia.

Centrelink
The organization that delivers social security payments and related services in Australia

Certified copy
Copy of a document authorized, or stamped as being a true copy of the original, by an individual or agency recognized by the law of the person's home country. In Australia, this means a copy which is authorized as a true copy by a person previous to whom a Statutory Declaration may be made. Such certified persons include the following: magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations, Commissioner for Affidavits, solicitor, registered medical practitioner, bank manager, postal manager, an Australian Public Service Officer with 5 years or more service.

Close relative
Your wife/husband, children, parents and siblings and step relatives of the same degree

Complete application
An application that gives all information essential for processing, including evidence of your relationship, completed health and character checks (if applicable) and other necessary documents.