Ubhi Immigration

Partner Visa

Visa Subclasses and Location: A Quick Guide

Subclass 820/801

This visa Subclass is specifically for those applicants who are already in Australia while applying. The Subclass 820 is the temporary visa, whereas the Subclass 801 is the permanent visa.

Subclass 309/100

This visa subclass is for those who are applying from outside Australia. Here, the Subclass 309 is the temporary visa while the Subclass 100 is the permanent visa.

Key Eligibility Parameters

The Genuine Relationship Test – There are four basic parameters determining the genuineness of your relationship. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) asks for comprehensive evidence for each of these. 

1. Financial capacity as evidence of joint financial commitments

Joint bank statements, joint ownership of a property/lease agreements, shared bills (Internet, gas, or electricity)

2. The condition of the household is evidence of shared living arrangements

Solid proof that you are living together, statements on how you share domestic duties, shared responsibility for children

3. Social validation as evidence of the public recognition of your relationship 

Form 888 that records the statements from your family and friends, a proof of joint invitations to weddings or events, and evidence of your joint travel or social activity

4. Relationship records as evidence of a long-term, exclusive, genuine commitment

Statements about the details of your relationship’s history and plans, texts/calls/any other communication records during the time spent apart, powers of attorney or joint wills

The Most Common Challenges Facing Partner Visa Applicants

  • Incomplete or inadequate documentation leaves a loophole in the evidence across all four pillars of the relationship test
  • A discrepancy or inconsistency in facts or dates between your statements 
  • Lack of prompt and proactive response to DHA’s requests for additional information

Navigating the complex documentation and technical requirements on your own for a partner visa can be stressful. At Ubhi Immigration, we provide a complete range of professional migration services.

  • We take care of the end-to-end technical compliance.
  • We offer expert assistance with the compilation, organisation, and submission of a decision-ready visa application.
  • We provide smart, practical guidance on how to build a strong case while keeping an eye on potential issues.
  • Our team handles all correspondence and updates.

Need a sure-fire strategy for your or your partner’s visa application?
Contact us today for a professional assessment of your eligibility!

FAQs

An extensive body of evidence proving a relationship based on financial, household, commitment, and social parameters makes a relationship genuine, according to the DHA.

No, not necessarily. You can also apply as a de facto partner. In both cases, you ought to meet the genuine relationship criteria.

Absolutely, with a Partner Visa, you get full work and study rights in Australia.

The inadequate evidence to prove your relationship’s genuineness is the most common reason for the partner visa refusal. Not meeting the basic eligibility criteria is another common reason.

Yes, expert guidance of a MARA-registered agent will help you with comprehensive application preparation and communication management with the DHA. This will ensure minimal delay.

You need to notify The Department of Home Affairs immediately in case of a breakup. The decision regarding your visa depends on the genuineness of the circumstances.