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What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors (Part 1: Multiple Sponsorships)

For many of family category visas, a sponsorship application is needed from the Australian, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen who is supporting their relative’s migration to Australia. Sponsors…

Sonia Campanaro30 November, 2023

300 Prospective Marriage

What happens when a couple marry before a Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa is granted?

In short, the Prospective Marriage visa (PMV) is for overseas nationals seeking entry to Australia: to marry, after their first entry to Australia and within the PMV period, their sponsor…

Sonia Campanaro27 October, 2023

Partner Visa

Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)

Children born overseas to foreign nationals seeking to travel to, and remain, in Australia will have their options determined by the status of their parents. For example, children born overseas…

Sonia Campanaro18 July, 2023

Partner Visa

What are the Family Violence provisions for Australian visa holders?

If you hold certain Australian visas and have experienced family violence, you may still apply for permanent residency via the “family violence” provisions. As of 31 March 2023, the Department…

Emily Young1 May, 2023

Family Partner Visa

What is the Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) Visa?

The Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa, also sometimes colloquially known as the “fiancée visa”, is a temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to Australia and marry an Australian citizen,…

Jordan Tew10 November, 2022

Family

Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229?

It is essential that anyone with parental responsibility for a child give permission for them to be granted an Australian visa. This includes both temporary and permanent visas. If you…

Emily Young27 October, 2022

Immigration Parent

The definitive guide to permanent Australian Parent visa options

There are six different permanent Australian Parent visas and navigating the various visa options to decide which one best suits your family’s circumstances can be daunting. Even if your parents…

Sonia Campanaro20 September, 2022

Partner Visa

Partner visa document checklist

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside…

Emily Young1 December, 2021

Partner Visa

A first-hand immigration experience from a non-immigration professional: Australian Partner Visas

I was first introduced to the world of Partner visas when I was at a previous workplace of mine in early 2019. A colleague of mine and I frequently shared…

Lucie Coleman16 September, 2021

Child Citizenship

What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (updated 16 Dec 2020)

What happens when an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder has a baby? The immigration status of the child can differ depending on where the child is born.…

Mihan Hannan16 December, 2020

Partner Visa

Five essential things to know before applying for your Partner Visa

Applying for an Australian Partner visa is an arduous, expensive, and often stressful process for many couples. With many years of advising on and having submitted hundreds of Partner visa…

Jordan Tew8 April, 2020

Family Parent

Expected start date announced for the temporary five year Sponsored Parent visa (Subclass 870)

On 1 March 2019, the Department of Home Affairs (Department) announced that: applications to sponsor a parent through the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (temporary Parent visa) will be open from…

Mihan Hannan5 March, 2019

Partner Visa

What happens to my Partner visa when my relationship breaks down?

A Partner visa allows the spouse or partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live and work in Australia. There are various visa subclasses.…

admin19 February, 2018

Partner Visa

I’m returning to Australia – how do I sponsor my foreign spouse or partner for an Australian visa?

The Partner visa allows an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to sponsor their spouse or partner to live and work in Australia. The visa applicant must…

admin16 February, 2018

Family Partner Visa

How marriage equality affects Immigration matters

Households across Australia should now be receiving their voting papers as to whether a bill on marriage equality should be introduced into parliament. Despite its non-binding outcome, a positive vote…

admin26 September, 2017

Family

What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors (Part 1: Multiple Sponsorships)

What happens when a couple marry before a Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa is granted?

Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)

What are the Family Violence provisions for Australian visa holders?

What is the Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) Visa?

Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229?

The definitive guide to permanent Australian Parent visa options

Partner visa document checklist

A first-hand immigration experience from a non-immigration professional: Australian Partner Visas

What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (updated 16 Dec 2020)

Five essential things to know before applying for your Partner Visa

Expected start date announced for the temporary five year Sponsored Parent visa (Subclass 870)

What happens to my Partner visa when my relationship breaks down?

I’m returning to Australia – how do I sponsor my foreign spouse or partner for an Australian visa?

How marriage equality affects Immigration matters

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