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Partner migration allows the grant of a visa
that permits legally married partners, de facto partners and
interdependent partners (including those in a same-sex relationship)
of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible
New Zealand citizens to enter and/or to remain permanently in
Australia.
Initially, partners who meet the legal criteria
for the grant of the visa are granted a temporary visa. Later,
a permanent visa may be granted following an eligibility period
or, if there is a long-standing relationship, soon after grant
of the temporary visa.
Partner migration also allows for the temporary
entry to Australia of intended spouses (fiancé(e)s) of
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible
New Zealand citizens.
All applicants for a partner visa must have a
sponsor. The sponsor is usually the person with whom the visa
applicant has the partner relationship. The sponsor, must meet
a range of criteria to be able to sponsor the applicant.
Partner migration is generally a 2-stage process.
First, when requirements are met, a temporary Spouse or Interdependency
visa will be granted. Subject to some exceptions, two years
later, the relationship and other requirements will again be
assessed and the applicant considered for a Spouse or Interdependency
permanent visa. People intending to marry may apply for a Prospective
Marriage visa and will have a 9-month period after they are
granted the temporary visa to enter Australia to marry and then
apply for a Spouse visa on grounds of their married relationship.
As a part of the partner visa application process,
your relationship with your partner will be assessed. The relationship
must meet certain criteria for the visa to be issued. You and
any of your dependants included in your partner visa application
must also meet certain legal criteria before you can be issued
a partner visa. These include health and character requirements.
Partner migration can be extremely complex with
a range of different visas available. We can assist you with
identifying which visa is the most suitable to your situation.
There are different types of visas and we can only feature some
of them.
Paul W Laufenberg
Migration Agent MARA Reg No 9790430
Former Attorney from Berlin
Suffolk Park, Byron Bay NSW 2481
AUSTRALIA
Ph: + 61 - (0)2 6685 9643
Fax: + 61 - (0)2 6685 9653
E-mail: info@howtomigrate.com
http://www.howtomigrate.com
Please enjoy our excellent service. We are ready to guide you
in your journey to a new and exciting life in Australia.
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