Which partner visa applies to your situation?
The partner visa pathway depends on where your partner is located, the nature of your relationship, and your long-term plans. I advise on the correct subclass and the evidence required before you lodge.
For partners already in Australia. A temporary 820 visa is granted first, followed by the permanent 801 after approximately two years. I guide you through both stages and the evidence requirements for each.
For partners applying from outside Australia. The provisional 309 visa allows your partner to travel to Australia while the permanent 100 visa is processed. Processing times vary significantly — I advise on strategies to manage the wait.
For fiancés intending to marry in Australia. You must marry within 9 months of arrival, then apply for a partner visa onshore. I advise on the evidence required to demonstrate a genuine intention to marry.
For de facto couples, including same-sex relationships. You must generally demonstrate 12 months of cohabitation, or compelling circumstances for an exemption. I assist in building the strongest possible relationship evidence package.
Partner visa problems I deal with regularly
I review the refusal decision, identify the specific findings the delegate made, and advise whether the evidence can be strengthened for a tribunal appeal or a fresh application.
Sponsorship refusals are often overlooked. I advise on the specific grounds of refusal and whether a review or waiver application is available.
I advise on the legal options available to compel a decision, including applications to the Federal Circuit Court for unreasonable delay.
A relationship breakdown during processing does not automatically end the application in all circumstances. I advise on the specific provisions that may apply to your situation.
A Sydney immigration lawyer who has been doing this for 27 years
I completed my law degree in 1992 and was admitted as a solicitor in December 1993. I have been practising immigration law since 1999 — 27 years of experience focused exclusively on this area of law.
Partner visa applications require careful preparation. The Department of Home Affairs assesses the genuineness of a relationship across four categories of evidence: financial, social, household, and commitment. I advise on what evidence is required, how to present it, and how to respond if the Department raises concerns.
A $97 consultation gives you a clear assessment of your situation, the correct visa pathway, the evidence required, and the risks involved. No obligation to proceed further.