13. No 12 Months Exemption

De facto Relationship Registration – If you do not have a 12-month de facto relationship at the time of application does registering the relationship save the application? Does registering the relationship after the visa is lodged save the application? Answer: I Have had lots of clients approved based on registration of their relationship – where at the […]

12. De Facto VS Girlfriend

Are we boyfriend and girlfriend or are we de facto partners? What are some practical and tangible ways of differentiating between boy friend and girlfriend in order to meet the partner visa criteria? Answer: The degree of integration across the 4 pillars determines whether you are de facto partners or boyfriend and girlfriend. Have you assessed […]

11. De Facto and Living Apart

De facto Partner Living apart – I and my de facto partner don’t live together all the time, is this possibly a problem for my partner visa application – if so why? Answer: De facto partners that don’t live together all the time, need to be strategic about their approach with a partner visa. There are […]

10. 8503 and Visitor Visa

FAQ Question – Visitor Visa with an 8503 Condition – Can you have an 8503 (No further stay) condition lifted to apply for a partner visa? Answer: I have successfully had condition 8503 waived from a visitor visa. Having condition 8503 waived then allowed for a valid application for an 820-801 visa application. In fact, […]

9. 300 or 309 GF not De Facto

FAQ Question – Should I apply for 300 or 309 Offshore Partner Visa – What is the difference between a 300 and 309 Visa, what is the difference between, married, de facto and boy friend/girl friend relationships. Answer: The offshore options available (either 300 or 309) rely upon the “totality” of the evidences you have accumulated […]

7. Partner Visa DIY or RMA

Can I DIY my 820 Visa application? Is it hard or am I better off using a migration agent or a lawyer? Answer: There are thousands of people that have self-lodged partner visa applications and have achieved successful outcomes. There have been people that have self-lodged applications and have had refusals or extended processing times due […]

1. Partner Visa Tips

As a DIY applicant how do I cope and what can I do once I have lodged the 820/801 Application? The wait is difficult. Answer: A Few Tips to help you focus on the prize Do not be adversarial with the Department, even if you believe you have been provoked – it is best to […]