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Can I apply for a Partner Visa?
Yes. You can lodge your partner visa application immediately if:
You have registered your marriage
Entered into a civil partnership in an Australian state or territory
You have been in a de facto relationship for 12 months or more
Which Partner Visa should I apply for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a de facto relationship?
You are in a de facto relationship if:
- you and your partner who may be of the same or opposite sex
- have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis
- are not legally married to one another
- are not related by family
How do I prove my relationship with my partner?
Whether you have registered your marriage or are in a de facto relationship, you have to prove that your relationship is genuine and continuing.
There are 4 aspects you have to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs when proving your relationship:
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| Finances | Household | Social Matters | Commitment |
| Show how you and your partner share financial matters. | Show how you and your partner share domestic matters. | Show evidence that others know about your relationship. | Show how you are committed to a long-term relationship with each other. |
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Can same-sex couple apply for partner visa?
Yes.
Same-sex marriages have now been recognised under Australian law. Therefore, same-sex couples have the same visa pathways under partner visa stream. There is no different treatment between homosexual couples and heterosexual couples.
I am suffering from domestic violence and will break up with my partner. Will my partner visa be refused or cancelled?
People who are on a Partner visa do not have to stay in an abusive relationship to remain in Australia. In Australia, domestic and family violence is not accepted. A partner, family members or other people in the community cannot threaten your visa status. Only the Minister or a delegated officer has the power to refuse or cancel a person’s visa.
If you are experiencing family violence, and your relationship has ended, there are provisions in Australia’s migration laws to allow you to continue with your permanent partner visa (100 or 801 visa) application if you hold any of the following visas:
- 309 visa
- 820 visa
- 300 visa
If you are the perpetrator of family and domestic violence, your visa may be refused or cancelled.
Will my permanent residency be cancelled if my relationship with my spouse breaks down after the visa grant?
It does not matter if your relationship breaks down after you have obtained permanent residency.
However, your visa may still be cancelled if it is reported or discovered by the Department of Home Affairs that at the time of permanent residency application your relationship was false and fictitious.
Why do I need to engage an immigration lawyer?
The application for a permanent residency visa in Australia is expensive, extensive and complicated. It can be challenging for people without any legal background to submit such an application on their own. Any mistake, such as statement inconsistency or insufficient supporting evidence, may lead to the delay or even rejection of your visa application.
Experienced immigration lawyers at Ascent Lawyers can provide you with clear guidance throughout the process, ensure that quality documents are prepared to boost and increase your chances in obtaining your permanent residency visa.
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