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If you’re presently in Australia and thinking about taking the next step in your relationship by ensuring both you and your partner can stay in the country together, the onshore partner visa might be just what you need!
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what the onshore partner visa is, the eligibility requirements, processing times, fees, and how Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers can help make the application process a lot less of a hassle for you.
The onshore partner visa (subclass 820 and 801) allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily (820) and then permanently (801).
The main advantage of this visa is that it allows you to start your application process while you are already in Australia and continue staying in the country throughout the application processing period.
Not needless to say, you MUST be inside Australia and be of legal age (at least 18 years old) when you apply for this visa online via your ImmiAccount.
To be eligible applying for partner visa onshore, there are several key requirements you and your partner must meet, namely:
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You must be either married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealander. You need to prove that your relationship is genuine and ongoing.
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You need to live together, or if you don’t, any separation must be only temporary.
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You must show mutual commitment to a conjugal life as husband and wife to the exclusion of all the others.
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Your relationship is recognised socially, and you engage with friends and family as a couple.
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You need to demonstrate that your financial affairs are entwined to some extent, like joint bank accounts or significant shared expenses.
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You must be either married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealander. You need to prove that your relationship is genuine and ongoing.
The processing times and fees for an Australia onshore partner visa differ based on several factors including application volumes and individual circumstances. But in general, these are the fees and processing time:
Visa Fees: AUD8,850.00 (exclusive of other potential costs such as health and character tests)
Processing Times:
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As you can see, these visas can take a considerable amount of time to process.
You can avoid even longer and tedious processing times by ensuring your application is thorough and complete. For this, you might want to consider seeking the expert assistance of a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer.
Applying for a partner visa onshore Australia can feel too complex and overwhelming without proper guidance.
With decades of experience in immigration law, this is where you can depend on the expertise of Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers in handling both offshore and onshore partner visa applications.
Our process includes an initial consultation, eligibility assessment, thorough documents gathering, application submission on your behalf, and providing post-application support.
Book an appointment today and get your application requirements processed by skilled Australian migration consultants.
Call our office today at 02 9286 8700 or email us via ppmail@ppilaw.com.au
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The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
Sadia Ahmed2024-03-13Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive team
T Malhi2024-03-07I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you do
Yaad Matharu2024-03-07I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.
Umer Saeed2024-03-04Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.
Safat Aqib2024-02-27I received excellent service from Parish patience. Usman and Billah were extremely proficient and courteous, and they assisted me throughout every stage. I strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.
Kanika Dua2024-02-22Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.
Anand Inbasekaran2024-02-19I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.
Thihan Oo2024-02-17Very happy and grateful for your services, fast, reliable, approachable and super efficient team, Shan and Asha, you guys are the best.
Sarma B2024-02-16I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!
Rohan chowdhury2024-02-06Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.
