Partner Visa

Partner visa options

The partner visa application options for Australia are:

• Subclass 820 Provisional Partner Visa / Subclass 801 Permanent Partner Visa (for applicants who apply while they are inside Australia)
• Offshore Subclass 309 Provisional Partner Visa / Subclass 100 Permanent Partner Visa (for applicants who apply while they are outside Australia)
• Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 (Fiancee Visa) – Note this visa can only be lodged by applicants while they are outside Australia.

If you have read through the partner visa options and have doubts or questions, please contact us for an initial consultation.  We often see ‘do it yourself’ cases that become complicated unnecessarily and some simple advice through consultation may have avoided delays and complications.

Complications

Due to the large volume of applications and some unscrupulous activities within the partner program, the immigration department review all partner applications in detail.  If you receive a ‘request for further information’ or ‘invitation to comment’ notice, engaging assistance from a Migration Agent with experience in partner applications can assist with addressing the request and getting the application back on track.

Not one relationship or set of circumstances are the same.  If you have any complications, issues or general concerns, we can help.  We have successfully handled applications with the following complications:

• Australian partner previously sponsored for a partner for visa and may be subject to sponsorship exclusion
• Couples that live apart for extensive periods of time
• Couples where one party is separated and still legally married to another person
• Applicants in Australia who have had previous application refusal or visa cancellation
• Applicants who no longer hold a valid visa
• Couples with children to a previous relationship included in the application
• Couples who have not be in a de facto relationship for more than 12 months prior to application
• Applicants with character or health issues

If you believe you qualify for one of the above visas and want some further information and assistance, please contact us via our online enquiry form.