Family & Partner Visas
Bringing families together — the right way.
Overview
Partner and family visas are among the most personal and emotionally significant visa applications. I approach these matters with both technical precision and genuine compassion. Whether you are applying for a partner visa (subclass 820/801 onshore or 309/100 offshore), a prospective marriage visa (subclass 300), or a parent visa, I will guide you through every step of the process.
Partner visas require extensive evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship. The Department assesses four key areas: financial aspects (joint bank accounts, shared expenses, financial interdependence), the nature of the household (shared living arrangements, division of household duties), social aspects (recognition by friends and family, social activities together), and the nature of the commitment (length of relationship, future plans, knowledge of each other's circumstances).
The two-stage partner visa process means you first receive a temporary visa (subclass 820 or 309), and then after approximately two years, the Department assesses whether the relationship is still genuine before granting the permanent visa (subclass 801 or 100). If you have been in a relationship for more than three years, or two years with children, you may be eligible for direct permanent residence.
I also handle complex partner visa cases involving family violence, previous visa refusals, health issues, and character concerns. If your partner visa has been refused, I can advise on appeal options at the ART and prepare a compelling case for review.
Key Facts
How I Work — Step by Step
Eligibility Assessment
I assess your relationship and advise on the best visa subclass and pathway.
Evidence Strategy
I develop a tailored evidence strategy covering all four relationship pillars.
Application Preparation
I prepare the full application including statements, statutory declarations, and supporting documents.
Lodgement & Management
I lodge the application and manage all correspondence with the Department.
Permanent Visa Stage
After approximately two years, I prepare the second-stage application for permanent residence.
What I Do
- Assess your eligibility and advise on the best visa pathway (onshore vs offshore, partner vs prospective marriage)
- Prepare a comprehensive application with all required evidence across the four relationship pillars
- Draft detailed relationship statements and statutory declarations
- Advise on the evidence required to demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship
- Manage the two-stage partner visa process (temporary and permanent)
- Handle complex cases involving previous refusals, family violence provisions, or health/character issues
- Represent you at ART hearings if your application is refused
Who Is This For?
- ›Australian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring a partner (married or de facto)
- ›Partners of Australian citizens and permanent residents applying from within or outside Australia
- ›Couples in same-sex relationships (fully recognised under Australian immigration law)
- ›Applicants seeking prospective marriage visas (subclass 300)
- ›Applicants seeking to sponsor parents, children, or other family members
- ›Applicants with complex situations involving previous refusals, family violence, or health concerns
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Free Guide: Preparing a Strong Partner Visa Application
This guide walks you through the evidence the Department actually looks at, the most common reasons partner visas get refused, and how to avoid a genuinely concerning relationship finding. Written from 27 years of experience.
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