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Long-Distance Relationship Partner Visa

How to Prove a Long-Distance Relationship for a Partner Visa

Proving a long-distance relationship for a partner visa involves providing compelling evidence that your relationship meets the legal requirements, despite the physical separation. This includes demonstrating your commitment, financial and emotional interdependence, and maintaining regular communication, among other key factors. Challenges with long distance relationships Long-distance relationships pose unique challenges when applying for a partner […]

Form 888 witness statement partner visa

What Should a Form 888 Contain With A Partner Visa?

A witness statement for a partner visa, often submitted as a Form 888, outlines the personal knowledge and observations of someone who can attest to the genuineness of your relationship.   Providing at least two Form 888 statutory declarations is generally required, when applying for either an onshore partner visa (820), offshore partner visa (309) or […]

820 and 801 visa granted together

Can An 820 And 801 Be Granted Together?

In some cases a double grant of the 820 and 801 visas can be made, although these visas are typically issued as two separate stages in the Australian partner visa process.  The 820 visa serves as a temporary partner visa, allowing applicants to live in Australia while they work toward eligibility for the permanent 801 […]

defacto relationship partner visa

What Does “Defacto Relationship” Mean in a Partner Visa?

In the context of a Partner Visa application, a defacto relationship is where two people live together without being legally married. To meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian partner visa, the applicants can either be married or in a defacto relationship. This applies for both the Onshore 820 visa as well as the Offshore […]

Family Law and Migration Law

Where Family Law and Migration Law Converge

Migration law and family law in Australia can converge in issues of domestic violence, parenting, and international property settlements. This guest post, authored by family lawyer Ezra Sarajinsky from Movement Legal, considers critical points where migration and family law overlap. Ezra provides insights into issues such as the impact of deportation on parenting issues (child […]

482 Nomination Transfer

Changing Employers on a 482 Visa – Nomination Transfer

Changing employers on a 482 visa involves a detailed process known as a 482 Nomination Transfer, essential for visa holders who need to switch their sponsoring employer.  Understanding the 482 Nomination Transfer Process Transferring a nomination under the 482 visa, commonly referred to as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, requires understanding the specific criteria and […]

482 Visa Startups

The 482 Visa for Startups

Startups can leverage the 482 visa to strategically bolster their teams by tapping into global talent pools, where local expertise may be scarce. Have you heard of Atlassian, Canva, Airtasker, Airwallex, Linktree, SafetyCulture, Culture Amp, Deputy, and Pyn? These companies are among the many Australian startups that have proven that local entrepreneurs can punch above […]

482 Sponsor Obligations

482 Sponsor Obligations – 2024 Guide

482 Sponsor Obligations detail the essential responsibilities that Australian visa sponsors must uphold when employing overseas workers under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of these obligations, aiming to help sponsors understand and comply with their legal and ethical duties. By maintaining these standards, sponsors not only adhere to the […]

Subsequent Entrant 482 Visas

Subsequent Entrant for 482 Visas

The 482 Visa allows for subsequent entrants, meaning that family members can apply to join the primary visa holder in Australia, after the primary visa has already been lodged. What is a Subsequent Entrant? A subsequent entrant, in the context of the 482 Visa, refers to a family member of the primary visa holder who […]