Getting married in Australia is a relatively simple process, but there are a few steps you need to follow to ensure that your marriage is legally recognised. As of 9 December 2017, gender or sex no longer determines who can get married in Australia. Before you can get married, you must: – Not be married …
Many domestic violence victims, who are in Australia on a partner visa, may not be aware of their rights. In many cases the victims are under the impression that they have no choice but to continue in the abusive relationship otherwise they will be made to leave Australia. They think that their application for permanent …
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If you need to check your Visa Status in Australia, you can check for free using VEVO. If you are applying to sponsor your partner for an Australian partner visa and you hold permanent residency in Australia, then as part of the application you will need to demonstrate that you are usually resident in Australia. …
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How long does it take to get permanent residency in Australia after marriage? The answer is – it depends. How long it takes to receive permanent residency in Australian citizenship by marriage will depend entirely on your circumstances. Let’s run through a few typical scenarios so you can see which is closest to your situation. …
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In Australia, the Partner Visa is a pathway for individuals who are in a genuine and committed relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. One of the requirements for this visa is to demonstrate that the relationship has been ongoing for a significant period. In most cases, applicants need to …
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Any migration-related document that is in a language other than English is to be supported with a translated copy. If the document is translated in Australia, the translator has to be accredited by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters). If the document has been translated outside Australia then the translator must provide his/her …
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Citizens of New Zealand can bring their non – New Zealand partners to Australia. The type of visa that your partner will be eligible to apply for depends on when you (the NZ citizen) arrived in Australia. Are you an ‘Eligible New Zealand Citizen’? To be an Eligible New Zealand Citizen you must have arrived …
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The Form 888 for the Partner Visa is a form to be completed by friends and/ or family of the couple explaining their views on the relationship and experiences with the couple. The Form 888s are very important relationship evidence and go to demonstrate both the social aspects of the relationship and that your relationship …
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Partner visa applications (subclass 820, subclass 300 or subclass 309) all require a lot of forms – there are three main ones. And each seems longer and more intrusive than the last! Partner Visa Application Forms are an integral part of the process when applying for a partner visa in Australia. These forms are designed …
Form 80 (Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment) is part of the character assessment undertaken for permanent visa applicants. It is a comprehensive questionnaire used by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for visa applicants. The purpose of Form 80 is to gather information about your personal background, including details about your employment history, education, …
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