Our Top 5 Tips for Australian Partner Visa Applicants

1.     Make sure you have strong relationship evidence If you are applying for a partner visa on the basis of a ‘de facto relationship’ (please see our previous blog for more information) it’s important to understand that, as a general requirement you and your partner have been living together as a defacto couple for at least 12 months on the date your application is submitted … and that you can prove it! In Australia, you are not required to “register”…

Are you in a Married De Facto or Registered Relationship?

People often ask us whether they can migrate to Australia with their Aussie partner. They also ask … Should I apply for a subclass 820 visa or a subclass 309 visa? Do I get a bridging visa? Will I become a permanent resident straight away? Can I work in Australia? Will I get Medicare? Can I get a partner visa if I’m still married to my ex? What happens if I am having a baby? In what circumstances would I…

Australian Partner Visa Changes 2017

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have indicated that they intend to further tighten the requirements for Partner Migration this year in line with their focus on the safety and security of Partner visa applicants, including their dependent children. While there is currently no draft legislation available to us, we understand that: Sponsors of Partner visa applicants will need to go through a much more rigorous sponsorship approval process than in the past. This will include a mandatory…

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