Family Visas
Partner visa subclass 820 or 309 (First Stage)
You may be eligible for a partner visa if you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. You must either be married or be living together in a de-facto relationship.
Applying for a Partner visa subclass 820 or 309 is a two-stage process. However, you apply for the temporary (820 or 309) and permanent Visa (subclass 801 or 100 respectively) at the same time.
Second Stage for Provisional Partner Visa Holders (Subclass 801 and 100)
This is the second-stage of Partner visa subclass 820 and 309 respectively.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
The Prospective Marriage Visa (or fiancé visa) is a 9-month temporary visa which allows applicants to travel to Australia to marry their Australian partner. Once married, you would look at applying for a partner visa to obtain your permanent residence within the visa validity.
Once granted, the Subclass 300 visa is valid for nine months from date of grant (although Covid concessions appear to still be in play and our experience is that Subclass 300 visas are still being granted for 15 months). You must enter Australia within the visa validity period (9 to 15 months). Once you are in Australia, you must get married (you cannot get married before you arrive in Australia). You can then apply for the onshore Subclass 820 visa based on your marriage.
Parent Visas (Temporary and Permanent Options)
So you’ve migrated to Australia and now you wish to have your parents join you!
Nearly half of all Australians were either born overseas or had at least one parent who was.
The Parent Visa enables parents of children who are Australian citizens or permanent residents to be sponsored for permanent residence in Australia.
Temporary Sponsored Parent subclass 870 Visa
Who Is the Subclass 870 Visa For?
The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa provides a flexible, long-term option for parents who want to spend more time with their children and grandchildren in Australia.
By offering stays of up to five years, it gives families the opportunity to reunite without the extensive waiting periods of permanent parent visas. However, it’s important to consider the temporary nature of this visa and the associated costs, particularly since it does not lead to permanent residency or work rights.
For those looking for a quicker and more accessible option to bring parents to Australia temporarily, the Subclass 870 visa is an attractive solution. Families are encouraged to explore this option while carefully considering both the eligibility criteria and the commitments involved for sponsors and applicants alike.
Child Visas
Understanding Australian Child Visa Applications
Australia offers several pathways for citizens and permanent residents to bring their children or adoptive children to live in Australia. These child visa options are designed to unite families and ensure that minors who have no parental care can find a stable home in Australia.
Each of these visas requires strict adherence to eligibility criteria to ensure the child’s well-being and protection.
There are three primary categories of child visas:
- Child Visa (Subclass 101/802)
- Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
- Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117/837)
Partner 461 Visa for New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship
If you are married or in a de-facto relationship with a New Zealand citizen either living in Australia or offshore, the Subclass 461 visa may be a suitable option for you. The Subclass 461 visa is also available to other eligible family members of New Zealand citizens.
You need to be an eligible family member of someone living in Australia on a Subclass 444 or been traveling to Australia with a family member who will be granted a Subclass 444 on arrival.
This visa allows you to live and work in Australia for up to five years and can be renewed as long as you continue to meet the criteria for the grant of the visa.
Before any immigration advice can be provided, we must hold an initial consultation which will attract a fee commencing from $385.
