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Australia Partner Migration Options
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Overview
A 9 month temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia to marry their fiancé. If certain criteria are met, granted visa holders may apply for a permanent partner visa and stay indefinitely in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
At least 18 years old
Sponsored by your prospective spouse
Has met your prospective spouse in person
Has genuine intention to marry each other and live together as spouses
Sponsor Criteria
An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
Spouse or de facto partner of the main applicant
Sponsor is not granted a partner visa within the last 5 years
Have not sponsored an person on a partner visa application in the last 5 years
Have not sponsored more than 2 persons on a partner visa application
Benefits
Stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from the date of visa grant
Study and work rights
Travel in and out Australia anytime while the visa is valid
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Overview
A 9 month temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia to marry their fiancé. If certain criteria are met, granted visa holders may apply for a permanent partner visa and stay indefinitely in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
At least 18 years old
Sponsored by your prospective spouse
Has met your prospective spouse in person
Has genuine intention to marry each other and live together as spouses
Sponsor Criteria
An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
Spouse or de facto partner of the main applicant
Sponsor is not granted a partner visa within the last 5 years
Have not sponsored an person on a partner visa application in the last 5 years
Have not sponsored more than 2 persons on a partner visa application
Benefits
Stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from the date of visa grant
Study and work rights
Travel in and out Australia anytime while the visa is valid
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Overview
A two-step permanent residency partner visa pathway for people who are currently outside Australia. The initial visa subclass 309 is a temporary visa that allows the applicant to enter and stay in Australia while waiting for the decision on the permanent visa subclass 100 visa application.
Eligibility Criteria
At least 18 years old
Currently residing in Australia at the time of application and at the time of decision
Hold a valid visa which does not have an 8503 no further stay condition attached.
Student visa; or
Visitor visa; or
Working Holiday visa
If applicant and sponsor is married, the marriage must be valid under the Australian law
If applicant and sponsor are in de-facto, it must be proven ongoing for at least 12 months
Sponsor Criteria
An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
Sponsor is not granted a partner visa within the last 5 years
Have not sponsored an person on a partner visa application in the last 5 years
Have not sponsored a partner or prospective visa by someone else in the last 5 years
Benefits
Initially have a valid temporary visa while waiting for the permanent residency visa decision
Full work and study rights
Travel in and out Australia anytime while the visa is valid
Sponsor family member as dependent on their application (If criteria are met)
Have access to Medicare, Australia’s government public health care scheme.
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Overview
A 5 year temporary visa for a family member of a New Zealand citizen. There is no direct permanent residency pathway for this visa. However, it can be reapplied after it has expired.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must not be a New Zealand citizen
An eligible family member of a New Zealand citizen
Spouse or de facto partner
Child or step child
Under the age of 18 years old or
Above the age of 18 years old but under the age of 23 years old who is financially dependent on the sponsor or their spouse or de facto partner
Above the age of 23 years old and are dependent on the sponsor or the sponsor’s partner due to physical disability that deters them from earning a living to support themselves
Grandchild or step-grandchild who is a dependent of a child who meet one of the criteria above
Benefits
Temporary residency valid for 5 years
Full work and study rights
Travel in and out Australia anytime while the visa is valid
Common mistakes when applying for a Partner Visa
Insufficient Evidence
Failure to provide evidence that the relationship is genuine and continuing
Providing misleading or false information
Supporting documents or submitted information on forms are not true and correct
Not enough focus on the future
Failure to demonstrate or including the long-term future plans together in Australia
Not using a migration professional
Missing or not responding to the department’s request for further information that will support all your submitted information will result in a visa refusal
Information Inconsistency
Information in application forms and other related forms are not consistent with the supporting evidence submitted
Failure to respond to Department’s requests
The biggest mistake that’s rarely looked at. While some choose to DIY, the actual process is much more involved and requires proper knowledge and research on the immigration law.
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Meet the Team
Get yourself a team who can THINK for you. We believe that having competent, experienced, and dedicated team member is what helps our company - but most importantly, what helps us serve you with quality.
Meet the Team
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Richard Tan
CEO
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May
Financial Director
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Michelle
Principal Solicitor
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Mayvis
Operations Manager
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Jack
Senior Solicitor
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Justine
HR Manager
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Ding
Registered Migration Agent
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Albert
Client Success Team
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Paul
Client Success Team
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Nelia
Client Success Team
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Stephanie
Client Success Team
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Patrick
Client Success Team
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Ronaldo
Client Success Team
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Emma
Legal Assistant
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Krizia
Legal Assistant
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Sheila
Legal Assistant
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Rose
Legal Assistant
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Alleli
Marketing Manager
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Clarence
Marketing Officer
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Steven
IT Specialist
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Frequently Asked Questions
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There are 4 main criteria for an Australian partner visa. All of which requires sufficient and strong evidence to support. Here are the main criteria:
Nature of household
The domestic arrangement and shared responsibilities within the household.
Nature of Commitment
The knowledge of each other’s personal circumstances and long-term intention in their relationship
Financial Aspects
Joint ownership assets such as joint bank accounts and co-owned properties.
Social Context
The couple’s relationship is accepted and recognised by common friends and family members.
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For the two-step permanent residency pathway application (temporary to permanent visa), the current processing time according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs takes between 23-36 months to process.
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To qualify for a partner visa, you and your partner must be legally married or in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
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You must have an eligible sponsor who is also your partner or de facto partner. If you are onshore, you may initially apply for a temporary 820 visa which will have its 2nd step towards permanent 801 visa. If you are outside Australia, you must initially apply for a temporary 309 visa which will have its 2nd step towards permanent 100 visa.
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While it’s not completely difficult to get approved, understanding and providing necessary evidence to have a strong application is important. Currently, the refusal rates for Australian partner visa applications are higher.
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Failure to prove the 4 main criteria for a partner visa will end towards a visa refusal. Insufficient evidence to support the information provided to prove a genuine and committed relationship is the most common cause for a refusal of a partner visa application.