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 […]
6. 12 Month Relationship Requirements

The 820 Partner Visa 12 month Relationship Requirement & Registering a de facto relationship – Do you have to have lived together for 12 immediately before you apply for an 820 Visa? How do they calculate the de facto relationship length ? Is there an Exemption to the 12 month de facto relationship requirement? Answer: […]
5. Does getting married work?

Marriage and Partner Visa Eligibility – Does getting married mean that I meet the partner visa eligibility criteria? Answer: This can be a complex question my friends, as it’s not just about ensuring a valid marriage – there are other associated components that are specifically required to meet the complete criteria for a Partner Visa. […]
4. Most Important Piece of Partner Visa Relationship Evidence

Most Important Piece of Partner Visa Relationship Evidence, How do you develop a Partner Visa evidence building strategy?? When preparing a partner visa application, be it an 820 or a 309 application what is the most important piece of evidence? How do you assess important. Answer: In my 18 + years of practice, as a […]
3. 801 and 820 Double Grant

The Double Grant – Can I Get a Double Grant, that being an 820 visa and 801 grant simultaneously? If so what are the requirements? Answer: This type of question gets asked a lot. In terms of the double grant on the basis of your relationship, you have to have been in a “long-term partner […]
2. 820 When to Lodge and De facto

Partner Visa Eligibility 820 or 309 Visa – When to Lodge & De facto How do I know it’s the right time to lodge my Partner Visa, how do I know if I meet the Eligibility requirements for the 820 or 309 visa? Do I have to be a de facto before Lodgement? Does registering […]
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 Your turn will come my friends!