Short, plain-language answers to real visa questions — each one reviewed by a registered migration agent and linked to its full legal guide.
Under regulation 1.20J of the Migration Regulations 1994, a person is generally limited to two approved partner or prospective marriage sponsorships…
Under Regulations 1.15A and 1.09A, the Department assesses "all of the circumstances of the relationship" across four areas: the financial aspects…
In my professional experience handling partner visa matters, the most common reason for refusal is insufficient evidence establishing a "genuine and…
A registered relationship removes the 12-month requirement — but only for de facto applicants, and only where the registration was made with the…
A formal marriage is not a requirement for an Australian partner visa. Unmarried couples use exactly the same pathways — 820/801 (onshore) and…