PARTNER SUBCLASS 820/801 OR SUBCLASS 309/100 VISA
If you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be able to sponsor your spouse or de facto partner to immigrate to Australia.
The main difference between Partner subclass 820/801 and subclass 309/100 visa is where the visa applicant needs to be when the visa is lodged and granted.
FAMILY MEMBERS AND PARTNER VISAS
You may also apply to bring your de facto partner or spouses children and step-children to Australia via the same visa, who are either:
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Under 18 years old and have no fiancé(e), spouse or de facto partner or
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Between 18 to 22 years old, dependent and have no fiancé(e), spouse or de facto partner or
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23 years old or older, dependent because are they is incapacitated for work due to the total or partial loss of the first person’s bodily or mental functions and have no fiancé(e), spouse or de facto partner
WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME?
The length of time for a decision varies from case to case and can depend on such factors as quantity of visa applications for that subclass, chronological order of lodgement, applicants risk assessment, case complexity and staffing number at the visa processing centre.
Immigration processing times are updated on a regular basis: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-time
IF THE SUBCLASS 820 OR SUBCLASS 309 VISA HAS BEEN GRANTED
Should your subclass 820 or subclass 309 visa be approved you will be granted a temporary partner visa which allows you to live and work in Australia until a decision had been made on your subclass 801 or subclass 100 partner visa application.
Smart Australian Visas registered migration agents are experienced in helping couples find a happy future in Australia and their expertise can help guide you through every stage of the process.
Contact Smart Australian Visas office for further information.