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PARTNER VISA SPECIALIST
The only Australian migration firm with
Peace of Mind Guarantee
Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100) are evidence-heavy applications subject to legal scrutiny. We provide the regulatory certainty your case requires — structuring your application to meet the evidentiary and legislative thresholds the Department demands.
Evidentiary Strength.
Legal Structuring.
Proven Outcomes.
We do not "help you fill in a form." Your application is structured to meet evidentiary and legal thresholds — categorised, indexed and framed from a decision-maker's perspective.
- Evidence categorised against the four statutory pillars
- Legal framing of relationship factors under Reg. 1.15A
- Submissions written to anticipate delegate scrutiny
- Clear narrative of genuineness and continuity
Choose the Right Pathway
for Your Relationship
Three primary partner visa pathways exist under Australian migration law. The right pathway depends on your location, marital status, and long-term intentions.
300
Prospective Marriage
Subclass 300
Offshore application
For couples engaged to be married. Granted for 9–15 months to enter Australia and marry your sponsor before applying for the 820/801.
- Must be outside Australia at lodgement
- Genuine intention to marry within visa validity
- Pathway to onshore Partner Visa (820/801)
820 / 801
Onshore Partner Visa
Subclass 820 / 801
Onshore — applicant in Australia
Two-stage onshore Partner Visa for spouses and de facto partners. The 820 temporary is granted first, followed by the 801 permanent.
- Lodged in Australia — bridging visa applies
- Married or 12+ months de facto relationship
- 801 grant typically 2 years after 820
309 / 100
Offshore Partner Visa
Subclass 309 / 100
Offshore — applicant outside Australia
Two-stage offshore Partner Visa for spouses and de facto partners residing outside Australia at lodgement. 309 temporary leads to 100 permanent.
- Applicant must be offshore at lodgement
- Married or de facto relationship recognised
- Permanent 100 follows on review of evidence
Why Most Partner
Visa Applications Fail
The Department of Home Affairs assesses your relationship against legislative criteria — not emotional narrative. The five most common reasons applications are refused or delayed:
Insufficient relationship evidence
Applications routinely fail because evidence is fragmented, undated, or fails to demonstrate continuity across the four legislative pillars.
Inconsistencies in the application
Contradictions between sponsor, applicant and statutory declarations are flagged by case officers as credibility concerns.
Failure to meet the genuine & continuing test
The relationship must be evidenced as exclusive, ongoing and mutually committed under Regulation 1.15A of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Poorly structured submissions
Without a legal narrative tying evidence to legislative criteria, decision-makers are left to draw their own — often unfavourable — conclusions.
DIY and unqualified-agent risk
Refusals trigger costly s.48 bars, AAT review timelines of 18–36 months, and material impact on future visa pathways.
Partner Visas Are Assessed on
Evidence — Not Just Relationships
Your relationship is assessed against legislative criteria for genuineness and continuity. Every application must satisfy the four pillars — the Department is required to consider each.
Financial Aspects
Joint accounts, shared liabilities, pooled income, mutual financial responsibility and long-term financial commitment.
Nature of the Household
Cohabitation, division of household duties, joint utilities and tenancy, shared correspondence and residential history.
Social Context
Recognition by family and community, joint social activities, travel, and statutory declarations from Australian citizens.
Nature of the Commitment
Long-term intentions, knowledge of each other's circumstances, emotional support and exclusivity of the relationship.
Documentation expectations vary by subclass, country of origin and relationship duration. Your structured assessment will outline exactly what your case requires.
Strategic oversight by
accredited experts.
Your case is handled by named, regulated practitioners — not anonymous case workers. Every file carries the signature of a principal.
Richard Tan
Principal Migration AgentLead case architect. Twenty years of complex strategy across skilled, business and ministerial intervention matters.
Michelle Yu
Principal SolicitorAdmitted to the Supreme Court of NSW. Heads merits review, AAT appeals, and judicial review proceedings.
Jack Chen
Senior SolicitorDecision-influencer on partner, employer-sponsored, and citizenship matters. Known for forensic submissions.
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Outcomes that speak for themselves
Why Incorrect Partner
Visa Advice Leads to Refusal
Refusal is not the end of the cost — it is the beginning. Reapplications, AAT review, s.48 bars and visa cancellation flow from poorly advised submissions.
Weak or unfocused evidence
Volume is not weight. Without legal categorisation, evidence fails to satisfy the four pillars.
Contradictions across the file
Inconsistent dates, addresses or accounts of the relationship are treated as credibility failures.
Refusal · delays · reapplication
AAT timelines of 18–36 months, s.48 bars, and downstream impact on PR and citizenship pathways.
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where you stand.
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Every visa case is unique. By identifying your visa option first, we can provide a precise quote that reflects the professional services required for a successful lodgement.
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