13. No 12 Months Exemption
De facto Relationship Registration – If you do not have a 12-month de facto relationship at the time of application does registering the relationship save the application? Does registering the relationship after the visa is lodged save the application? Answer: I Have had lots of clients approved based on registration of their relationship – where […]
12. De Facto VS Girlfriend
Are we boyfriend and girlfriend or are we de facto partners? What are some practical and tangible ways of differentiating between boy friend and girlfriend in order to meet the partner visa criteria? Answer: The degree of integration across the 4 pillars determines whether you are de facto partners or boyfriend and girlfriend. Have you […]
11. De Facto and Living Apart
De facto Partner Living apart – I and my de facto partner don’t live together all the time, is this possibly a problem for my partner visa application – if so why? Answer: De facto partners that don’t live together all the time, need to be strategic about their approach with a partner visa. There […]
10. 8503 and Visitor Visa
FAQ Question – Visitor Visa with an 8503 Condition – Can you have an 8503 (No further stay) condition lifted to apply for a partner visa? Answer: I have successfully had condition 8503 waived from a visitor visa. Having condition 8503 waived then allowed for a valid application for an 820-801 visa application. In fact, […]
9. 300 or 309 GF not De Facto
FAQ Question – Should I apply for 300 or 309 Offshore Partner Visa – What is the difference between a 300 and 309 Visa, what is the difference between, married, de facto and boy friend/girl friend relationships. Answer: The offshore options available (either 300 or 309) rely upon the “totality” of the evidences you have […]
8. 820 Application and Work
Work Rights on a Bridging Visa A – I came to Australia on a 600 visitor visa and applied for an 820 Partner Visa. Will I have work rights on my bridging visa A? Answer: In the case of a 600 visitor visa holder applying for 820/801 visa, your bridging visa A will only become […]
7. Partner Visa DIY or RMA
Can I DIY my 820 Visa application? Is it hard or am I better off using a migration agent or a lawyer? Answer: There are thousands of people that have self-lodged partner visa applications and have achieved successful outcomes. There have been people that have self-lodged applications and have had refusals or extended processing times […]
6. 12 Month Relationship Requirements
The 820 Partner Visa 12 month Relationship Requirement & Registering a de facto relationship – Do you have to have lived together for 12 immediately before you apply for an 820 Visa? How do they calculate the de facto relationship length ? Is there an Exemption to the 12 month de facto relationship requirement? Answer: […]
5. Does getting married work?
Marriage and Partner Visa Eligibility – Does getting married mean that I meet the partner visa eligibility criteria? Answer: This can be a complex question my friends, as it’s not just about ensuring a valid marriage – there are other associated components that are specifically required to meet the complete criteria for a Partner Visa. […]
4. Most Important Piece of Partner Visa Relationship Evidence
Most Important Piece of Partner Visa Relationship Evidence, How do you develop a Partner Visa evidence building strategy?? When preparing a partner visa application, be it an 820 or a 309 application what is the most important piece of evidence? How do you assess important. Answer: In my 18 + years of practice, as a […]