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Would you like to migrate to Australia with your partner? The Partner Visa is extremely popular among Australian migration visa applicants who intend to spend their future together in Australia. While rewarding, the process can be pretty complicated. So, in this blog post, we will outline key eligibility criteria and important considerations while keeping in mind advice from the experts at Aspect Migration, who would make the journey smooth for you.

What is an Australian Partner Visa?

The Australian Partner Visa enables eligible individuals to live in Australia with their Australian partner, who could be either a citizen or a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. There are two primary subclasses.

- Subclass 820/801: If you live in Australia, you can apply for the Subclass 820 Partner Visa, which is a temporary visa. Once it is granted, you may apply for the Subclass 801 permanent visa for your partner after two years; the status of the visa from temporary to permanent would depend on the continuance of your relationship.

- Subclass 309/100: For offshore applicants, Subclass 309 is a provisional visa that will enable you to live together with your partner while your permanent visa application under Subclass 100 is under process. You should know that the processing times are different for an application lodged outside of Australia, and you'll need to be outside Australia for parts of the application process.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you need to meet various basic eligibility requirements; among them are:

1. The relationship requirement: You and your partner must be married to or in a de facto relationship with an eligible Australian partner. A de facto relationship must have been in existence for at least 12 months unless there are special circumstances that apply, such as registration of the relationship.

2. Genuine Relationship: It is important that the Partner Visa demonstrates an authentic and continuing relationship between you and your partner. The evidence to support this is, inter alia:

- Joint financial responsibilities for example through shared bank accounts
- Shared living arrangements
- Social recognition of the relationship e.g. photos, joint invitations, etc.

Aspect Migration highlights that the relationship must be documented adequately to prove that it exists. If that is not fulfilled, your application may be delayed or refused.

3. Health and Character Requirements:

You, together with your family members whose details are within your application, must meet Australia's health and character requirements. These include police checks and medical checks where appropriate in order not to pose any threat whatsoever to Australian society.

You should make early preparations for the checks, so Aspect Migration advises the migrants who do not meet these requirements that their application may face a delay.

4. Age Limit:

Applying under a de facto relationship, you and your partner both need to be above the age of 18 years. In the case of married applicants, there is no upper age limit, but the applicant should have lawfully been married to an Australian citizen or settled resident at the time of making the application.

5. Financial Requirements:

This is to ascertain that the applicant has financial stability and would be able to support their partner in Australia. This usually occurs when applicants demonstrate joint financial accounts, loans, or even expenditures. Valid financial documentation is required to prove that your relationship is legitimate.

6. Sponsorship:

Your Australian partner will be your sponsor, and it's mandatory that your sponsor meets the criteria, such as being at least 18 years of age.

-Provision of adequate accommodation and financial support
-Not having sponsored another partner within the last five years

A sponsor can be refused if he has a history of criminal offences, especially those related to family violence, hence, background checking is quite critical before an applicant is granted permission to enter the country.

Preparing Your Application

One of the common mistakes is substandard documents or no final submission before the deadline. The complications can be avoided for a long time if an applicant engages a migration agent. At Aspect Migration, we have the experience to guide applicants through the complex application process, making sure all documents are properly done and submitted.

How Long Will It Take? Subclass 820/801 processing times are between 12 and 24 months. Subclass 309/100 Applicants may also experience similar timelines, depending upon the applicant's circumstances.

Applying for a Partner Visa in Australia requires as much effort to go through, provided there is proper planning, documentation, and expert guidance. Every detail assesses the genuineness of the relationship, proof of one's good health, and evidentiary proof of good character. Start this process fearlessly, knowing that your application will be with experts at Aspect Migration.