Partner/Spouse Visa
Valid considerations:
In order to be eligible to apply for the Subclass 820 visa:
They must be in a genuine relationship:
Have a genuinely ongoing relationship with the partner.
They must meet the age limit:
Must be over the age of 18.
They must meet the character requirement:
Meet the character requirement.
Meet the health requirement:
They must meet specific health requirements.
They must have a sponsor:
Have a sponsor which may be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Types of Relationships
The Subclass 820 visa is granted to couples in any of the following types of relationships:
Married: Married couples.
De facto: De facto couples, including same-sex couples.
Interdependent: Interdependency couples, where one partner may be financially, emotionally, or in other ways dependent upon the other partner.
Benefits
The Subclass 820 visa allows few privileges, like:
One may stay temporarily:
Allows the individual to stay temporarily in Australia.
Work rights:
Long term work rights in Australia.
May study:
Right to study in Australia.
Possible path to permanent residence:
Eligible to apply for a Subclass 801(Permanent) visa after providing evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship for two years.
Application Process
The process involved to apply for the Subclass 820 visa is as follows:
Submit a combined application:
Submit a joint application for the Subclass 820 and 801 visas.
Gather required documentation:
Provide proof of relationship, identity, and character as part of this requirement.
Attending an interview:
Upon the request of the Australian Government, the applicant would have to present for an interview.
Wait for processing:
Wait for application processing.
Timeline
Processing times for a Subclass 820 visa application will vary according to the individual circumstances surrounding each case, such as complication degree and applicant response time to submit requested documents. However, here is a general timeline:
Submission of application: 2 to 4 weeks
Processing: Usually 12 to 24 months.
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 820 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.