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5 Tips you need to know before applying for a partner visa

5 Tips you need to know before applying for a partner visa

5 Tips you need to know before applying for a partner visa

1. Prepare your supporting documents 

It’s very important to collect and organize your supporting documents before you apply for a partner visa in Australia. This will help you determine if you meet all of the requirements for your visa. 

The supporting documents you provided should evidence that your relationship is genuine. 

The case officer will look at the evidence of your case, therefore if you and your partner are unable to provide proof of your shared finances, social photos, your living arrangements and your commitment to each other; it is more likely to get a refusal of a partner visa even if you are married or living together. 

Statements from your family and friends are also important – they should be from people who have known you for at least two years and who can attest to the sincerity of your relationship. 

    2. False or misleading information should not be provided 

    You will be required to confirm the dates of important events within your relationship. This information is used again and again in your application, so it needs to be consistent.  

    You need to keep in mind:  

    1. When you first met and started dating. 
    2. When you moved in together 
    3. When became engaged/married etc.

    In certain instances, the officer can both refuse your visa application and ban you from applying for another visa if conflicting or inaccurate information was provided. 

      3. Make sure you are eligible for the visa criteria 

      An applicant who submits an application and is either not eligible to participate or has not provided sufficient evidence of their relationship may lose the application fee they have paid. Refunds are not available if your partner visa is refused and not every applicant will have review rights. 

      Remember that being married or in a de facto relationship is not enough evidence for the home affairs department, you also need to prove that you are eligible for the partner visa by following all the requirements of it, this includes: Validity of the marriage, the time of the relationship, the location of the partner, likewise these requirements vary according to the type of visa to apply. 

        4. Choose the type of partner visa to apply for according to your case 

        There are different Australian Partner Visa options, which will depend on your individual circumstances. 

        You may be eligible for a Partner Visa if you are engaged or married to an Australian (or an eligible New Zealander) or you live in a de facto relationship. This includes same-sex couples. 

        You can apply for a Partner Visa from within Australia (Subclass 820/801), or from outside of Australia (Subclass 309/100). If you apply onshore from within Australia, you are eligible for a Bridging Visa A, allowing you to live and work in Australia whilst waiting for the outcome of the Partner Visa application. 

          5. Resolve requests from the home affairs department within the shortest timeframe 

          As part of the visa application process, the Department may write to you to request additional information. It will ensure your contact details with the Department are kept up to date. 

          Please respond within the specified timeframe – typically 28 days – if you receive such a request. Failure to respond can result in your application being refused. 

            Extra tip: Know when you require assistance.

            In the long run, speaking with a Migration Agent can save you time and money, especially if there are health or character issues. 

             Since the lodgments fees for a Partner visa are nearly $8,000 – and immigration law is continuously changing, it’s always a good idea to seek advice from a specialist (Just like us 😊). 

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              We are here to help:

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              Vignesh M
              Vignesh M
              April 24, 2024.
              Bill Questra is nothing short of exceptional. His assistance was instrumental in helping my wife and me navigate the complexities of the visa process, ultimately leading to our successful visa grant. What sets Bill apart is not just his expertise, but his approachability and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. He patiently guided us through each step, answering our questions, addressing our concerns, and ensuring that we felt confident and supported throughout the process. His professionalism, coupled with his warmth and empathy, made all the difference during what could have been a stressful ordeal. Thanks to Bill's tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, my wife and I can now embark on this new chapter of our lives with peace of mind and excitement for the future. He is truly an amazing person and a consummate professional.
              vanessa prieto
              vanessa prieto
              April 15, 2024.
              My and my family have done 2 different visas with Questra and both were granted. The team supported me in each step giving me all the information and advice I needed to understand the best options we had based on my profile. Thank you Bill and Dahiana. I definitely recommend Questar for any Visa process.
              Alice Sharma
              Alice Sharma
              February 16, 2024.
              Bill and his whole team have been so excellent throughout my partner visa application. Lina and Bill truly helped me understand the process better and were impressively thorough with their visa preparation. They really took everything into consideration,cross-checked multiple times to ensure my application was decision ready and now I have my permanent partner visa application approved and I can’t thank the team enough.I would recommend Questra Immigration to anyone and everyonelooking for quality and trustworthy visa services.
              Chelsea M
              Chelsea M
              June 30, 2023.
              We engaged with Questra through my classmate. After initially consultation with lawyer- Bill, we decided to see how it goes. Basically, you would be assisted by Questra team with your application. Lots of people might think you engage with law firm and paid them nothing is needed to be worried. I have to slightly correct those idea from people who wish engaging with Questra. First of all, it’s your responsibility to provide legitimate information to them. The team of Questra is playing a role like a coach to assist with your application to become more smoothly and persuasively way but remain all legitimate information for your application. Hence, you have to write all information that you wish to include into your application by yourself first. During our preparation phase before offical lodgement of our application, we have been assisted by all Questra team and ensured all supportive information have been provided and if we missed anything, the team will let us know ASAP. We got our 820 very soon after lodging our application within 6 months during Covid, which we were very grateful for the result and after two years of waiting, we continued with Questra to lodge our 801 as they have all information of ours. We received our 801 within 11 months of waiting time. However, this timeframe is just for your reference as each case have different requirements and conditions that might be required more time to process. In the conclusion, we are very grateful to engage with Questra, they made the whole process was so smooth and less hassle for us. We highly recommended to engage with them if your need some assistance with your visa application.
              ana vaca
              ana vaca
              June 5, 2023.
              Highly recommend
              Ioannis Karagiannis
              Ioannis Karagiannis
              May 25, 2023.
              Very friendly staff who know what they are doing. They have helped me with my VISAs since I landed on Australia and they have been very professional and attentative to detail. They triple check everything before it gets lodged which makes me feel safe and confident that I can rely on them.
              Angelo Vitale
              Angelo Vitale
              May 23, 2023.
              Simply amazing!! I have applied for 186 DE with Bill and his work has been perfect. Great communication, always ready when I had a question or a doubt and great promptness. Absolutely recommended!
              Namita Devi
              Namita Devi
              May 6, 2023.
              I have recently received notice that my 485 visa has been granted, after over three years of being separated from my family. I am extremely grateful for the excellent service provided by Bill and Dahiana from Questra Immigration. Their exceptional service, guidance, and expertise played a vital role in the successful outcome of my application, and I cannot thank them enough for their efforts. They were always available to answer my questions, offer advice, support and provide reassurance, even during my frustrating and emotional moments. This made a significant difference to my experience. I am truly grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail, which ensured that my application was submitted accurately and efficiently. Their extensive knowledge of the visa application process and regulations gave me the confidence that my application was in the best hands possible. Their service and work was outstanding , and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of an immigration agent.
              Maria Alejandra Bracho
              Maria Alejandra Bracho
              April 24, 2023.
              A+++ experience with Bill and his team as their support trough our 186 application was above and beyond at all times. Our Visa was granted within just a month of lodging and it wouldn’t have been possible without their extensive knowledge and top notch customer service. Thank You Questra! Highly recommend
              Liliana Gracio
              Liliana Gracio
              April 24, 2023.
              Everyone at Questra have been absolutely amazing and delightful to work with. They have assisted me for some years, first with my Chef career pursuing my permanent residency and then with my partner visa. They are extremely competent and have given me all the support needed in these years. All the visas that I applied with their guidance was quickly approved. They do know what they are doing, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else.

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              Potential permanent residence for TSS 482-holders

              Potential permanent residence for TSS 482-holders

              Potential permanent residence for TSS 482-holders

              As Australia’s economic recovery continues, the Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in the country and continue working in critical sectors.  

              As a result, the government has announced that holders of Sponsor Visas (482 or 457) involved in the post-pandemic economic recovery could enjoy Pathways to Permanent Residency 

              “This is a special concession recognizing those highly skilled migrant workers who chose to stay in Australia throughout the pandemic while continuing to address Australia’s acute shortages. This allows them to stay here, with a pathway to Australian citizenship” Minister for Immigration – Alex Hawke said. 

              These visa changes will improve access to permanent residence for: 

              • Existing Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa holders in the short-term stream 
              • Legacy Temporary Work Skilled (subclass 457) visa holders who no longer meet the age requirement. 

              Before these changes, unlike Medium-Term TSS 482, which has its own PR pathway to 186 visas, the short-term stream has been specifically designed to have no direct pathway to permanent residency, to reinforce its “short” term. 

              The new change allows access to the Temporary Residence Transition stream of the ENS 186 visa from 1st July 2022 for short-term stream TSS 482 visa holders who: 

              • Spent a (cumulative) period of 12 months or more in Australia between 1 Feb 2020 and 14 Dec 2021 
              • Employed by a suitable employer in Australia at the time of application, meaning hold a TSS 482 Visa at the time of application 

              These changes improve the situation for a large number of TSS 482 visa holders in the short-term stream, who may have been working towards permanent residency under programs, or expecting to need to return home.  

              We hope this will help Australia to capture some skills shortages for the long term. 

              Requirements 

              To be eligible you must: 

              • Have been employed, in Australia for a minimum of 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021. 
              • At the time of visa application, is employed by a person actively and lawfully operating a business in Australia. 
              • Have worked in the nominated occupation for three years full time in the four years immediately prior to lodgment. The total period may include Covid-19 reduced work periods. 

                The top Short Term Skilled occupations that may now qualify for the new 482 Visa Changes in 2022. 

                Hospitality Industry: 

                • Accommodation and Hospitality manager (141999 – ANZSCO) – VETASSESS. 
                • Other hospitality occupations such as Cafe and Restaurant Manager. 
                • Cook/ Baker: Chefs are in great demand in Australia, however, only bakers and cooks are on the Short-Term Skilled Occupations list, so there was no pathway for cooks with TSS 482 visas. The good news is that now you are possibly eligible for the Temporary Residency Transition 186 Visa (Permanent Residency) under the new legislation. 

                Professional occupations: 

                • Finance Broker 
                • Marketing/Advertising Specialist 
                • Graphic designer 

                 

                ICT Occupations 

                • ICT Sales Representative 
                • ICT Customer Support Officer 
                • ICT Support Engineer 

                  Relevant Links

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                  Useful links to get the ball rolling

                  We are here to help:

                  Our website is jam packed with useful information about various visa options and common questions that answer most of our visitors’ doubts, but if you’re still not sure and would like a personalised migration plan with a step by step road map, then schedule a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agent.

                  Find your migration plan: 

                  Book a Consultation

                  Relevant Links

                  Relevant links

                  Useful links to get the ball rolling

                  Study Commercial Cookery 
                  The Ultimate Trade – Study Pathways 
                  Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482
                  Employer Nominated (ENS) Visa (Permanent) – Subclass 186 

                  We are here to help:

                  Our website is jam packed with useful information about various visa options and common questions that answer most of our visitors’ doubts, but if you’re still not sure and would like a personalised migration plan with a step by step road map, then schedule a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agent.

                  Find your migration plan: 

                  Book a Consultation
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                  36 Google reviews
                  Write a review
                  Vignesh M
                  Vignesh M
                  April 24, 2024.
                  Bill Questra is nothing short of exceptional. His assistance was instrumental in helping my wife and me navigate the complexities of the visa process, ultimately leading to our successful visa grant. What sets Bill apart is not just his expertise, but his approachability and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. He patiently guided us through each step, answering our questions, addressing our concerns, and ensuring that we felt confident and supported throughout the process. His professionalism, coupled with his warmth and empathy, made all the difference during what could have been a stressful ordeal. Thanks to Bill's tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, my wife and I can now embark on this new chapter of our lives with peace of mind and excitement for the future. He is truly an amazing person and a consummate professional.
                  vanessa prieto
                  vanessa prieto
                  April 15, 2024.
                  My and my family have done 2 different visas with Questra and both were granted. The team supported me in each step giving me all the information and advice I needed to understand the best options we had based on my profile. Thank you Bill and Dahiana. I definitely recommend Questar for any Visa process.
                  Alice Sharma
                  Alice Sharma
                  February 16, 2024.
                  Bill and his whole team have been so excellent throughout my partner visa application. Lina and Bill truly helped me understand the process better and were impressively thorough with their visa preparation. They really took everything into consideration,cross-checked multiple times to ensure my application was decision ready and now I have my permanent partner visa application approved and I can’t thank the team enough.I would recommend Questra Immigration to anyone and everyonelooking for quality and trustworthy visa services.
                  Chelsea M
                  Chelsea M
                  June 30, 2023.
                  We engaged with Questra through my classmate. After initially consultation with lawyer- Bill, we decided to see how it goes. Basically, you would be assisted by Questra team with your application. Lots of people might think you engage with law firm and paid them nothing is needed to be worried. I have to slightly correct those idea from people who wish engaging with Questra. First of all, it’s your responsibility to provide legitimate information to them. The team of Questra is playing a role like a coach to assist with your application to become more smoothly and persuasively way but remain all legitimate information for your application. Hence, you have to write all information that you wish to include into your application by yourself first. During our preparation phase before offical lodgement of our application, we have been assisted by all Questra team and ensured all supportive information have been provided and if we missed anything, the team will let us know ASAP. We got our 820 very soon after lodging our application within 6 months during Covid, which we were very grateful for the result and after two years of waiting, we continued with Questra to lodge our 801 as they have all information of ours. We received our 801 within 11 months of waiting time. However, this timeframe is just for your reference as each case have different requirements and conditions that might be required more time to process. In the conclusion, we are very grateful to engage with Questra, they made the whole process was so smooth and less hassle for us. We highly recommended to engage with them if your need some assistance with your visa application.
                  ana vaca
                  ana vaca
                  June 5, 2023.
                  Highly recommend
                  Ioannis Karagiannis
                  Ioannis Karagiannis
                  May 25, 2023.
                  Very friendly staff who know what they are doing. They have helped me with my VISAs since I landed on Australia and they have been very professional and attentative to detail. They triple check everything before it gets lodged which makes me feel safe and confident that I can rely on them.
                  Angelo Vitale
                  Angelo Vitale
                  May 23, 2023.
                  Simply amazing!! I have applied for 186 DE with Bill and his work has been perfect. Great communication, always ready when I had a question or a doubt and great promptness. Absolutely recommended!
                  Namita Devi
                  Namita Devi
                  May 6, 2023.
                  I have recently received notice that my 485 visa has been granted, after over three years of being separated from my family. I am extremely grateful for the excellent service provided by Bill and Dahiana from Questra Immigration. Their exceptional service, guidance, and expertise played a vital role in the successful outcome of my application, and I cannot thank them enough for their efforts. They were always available to answer my questions, offer advice, support and provide reassurance, even during my frustrating and emotional moments. This made a significant difference to my experience. I am truly grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail, which ensured that my application was submitted accurately and efficiently. Their extensive knowledge of the visa application process and regulations gave me the confidence that my application was in the best hands possible. Their service and work was outstanding , and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of an immigration agent.
                  Maria Alejandra Bracho
                  Maria Alejandra Bracho
                  April 24, 2023.
                  A+++ experience with Bill and his team as their support trough our 186 application was above and beyond at all times. Our Visa was granted within just a month of lodging and it wouldn’t have been possible without their extensive knowledge and top notch customer service. Thank You Questra! Highly recommend
                  Liliana Gracio
                  Liliana Gracio
                  April 24, 2023.
                  Everyone at Questra have been absolutely amazing and delightful to work with. They have assisted me for some years, first with my Chef career pursuing my permanent residency and then with my partner visa. They are extremely competent and have given me all the support needed in these years. All the visas that I applied with their guidance was quickly approved. They do know what they are doing, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else.

                  Superior migration expertise at your side.

                  BOOK A CONSULTATION

                  WE'RE HERE TO HELP. GET IN TOUCH

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