In order to visit Australia, all non-Australian citizens must obtain a visa. To make the process easier for you and your partner, getting the help of a migration agent or an Australian Partner Visa agent is a smart choice.
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One may be able to migrate and permanently live in Australia if they are a permanent resident in Australia, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or in a relationship with an Australian citizen. This relationship should be one of the following:
a) Married Relationship
b) De Facto Relationship
c) Fiancé (e) Relationship, or a prospective marriage
d) Interdependent Relationship, generally for same sex partner relationships
All of the applicants for a partner visa must have a sponsor. This sponsor is generally their partner. The sponsor should be able to meet all of the requirements to be a valid sponsor to the applicant. The application process requires an assessment of the relationship; every relationship must be able to meet a certain criteria to validate the relationship and for the visa, may it be temporary or permanent, to be issued. Legal criteria should also be met on time of the application before a partner visa could be issued; these standards may include health and character requirements.
Stages for a Partner Visa: For Married and De Facto Relationship
1. The Granting of a Temporary Visa. This is given after all the requirements are met. With a temporary visa, one can stay in Australia with their partner until a decision is made regarding the permanent visa. A person with a temporary visa could also work and study in Australia, but without any access to government funding. However, you could also enroll in Medicare, Australia’s medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme. The temporary visa usually lasts for only two years, which is the maximum waiting period. This period starts from the date of the visa application.
2. Consideration for a Permanent Visa. After the two-year waiting period, one would be assessed as to whether he/she can be considered for a permanent visa. The two-year wait for the permanent visa may be reduced when, at the time of the visa application, one has been in a spouse relationship with their partner for over five years, or if the relationship has been for over two years where there are dependent children from the relationship. It may also be considered when the Australian citizen, the sponsor or spouse, was granted a Protection visa or a permanent visa under the humanitarian program.
Stages for Prospective Spouse Visa: For Fiancé (e) Relationship
1. Granting of a Prospective Marriage Visa. This visa would only be valid for 9 months where the applicant must be able to enter Australia and marry their sponsor. The marriage can take place either in or outside Australia. It is required that the applicant and the sponsor have already met physically and know each other personally.
2. Application for Spouse Visa. After the marriage, the stages of applying for a Partner Visa will be followed. The applicant should demonstrate that they intend to live together after the marriage and be in a genuine relationship.
Stages for Interdependency Visa: For Same Sex Partners
1. 1-Year Relationship Requirement. The applicant must be able to show evidences that there has been an independent relationship between him/her and the sponsor for 12 months immediately prior to the date of the application. The relationship should be genuine and continuing, the partners should live together on a permanent basis.
2. Application for Permanent Visa. This generally follows the stages of the Partner Visa, and follows other guidelines and requirements to show mutual commitment to a shared life together.
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