Partner Visa Sponsorship Lodgement: When the Sponsor Must Lodge

Partner visa sponsorship lodgement is the step where the Australian partner formally applies to sponsor the visa applicant. The sponsor lodges after the applicant has lodged the visa application and has given the sponsor the Transaction Reference Number. The timing of partner visa sponsorship lodgement matters because the Department of Home Affairs cannot grant the visa until the sponsorship has been approved.

This guide explains the mechanics, step by step. It covers when the sponsor must lodge, how the online form works in ImmiAccount, what must be attached, how lodgement differs for Subclass 820, Subclass 309 and Subclass 300 applications, and the mistakes that cause delay or refusal. It is written mainly for the Australian sponsor, because the sponsor is the person who has to do this part.

If you are starting the whole process, our complete guide to the partner visa explains every subclass. Our partner visa lawyers can review both the visa application and the sponsorship before either is lodged.

What is partner visa sponsorship lodgement?

Partner visa sponsorship lodgement is the sponsor's online application to be approved as the sponsor of a partner visa applicant. It is a separate application from the visa application, made by a different person, but the two are linked by the visa applicant's TRN or application ID.

The approved form is the online "Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia (300, 309/100, 820/801)". Many people still call it Form 40SP, which was the old paper form number. Our explainer on Form 40SP for a partner visa covers the form itself. The visa applicant fills in a different online form, the "Application for migration to Australia by a partner", which replaced the old paper Form 47SP.

The same sponsorship form is used for onshore and offshore applications. It covers the onshore Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 combined application, the offshore Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 combined application, and the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa. There is one partner visa sponsorship lodgement per visa application. There is no second sponsorship form at the permanent stage.

It helps to separate three ideas that people often mix up:

• Being sponsored. At the time the visa application is made, the applicant must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Lodging the sponsorship. This is the sponsor's online application. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement is the act of submitting it.
• Approval of the sponsorship. This happens at the time the Department decides the visa. It is part of the visa decision itself, not a separate decision.

Understanding these three ideas explains almost every timing question about partner visa sponsorship lodgement. The sections below deal with each one. If you are not yet sure whether you are eligible to sponsor at all, read who can sponsor a partner visa before you go further.

When must the sponsor lodge the partner visa sponsorship?

The sponsor must lodge after the visa applicant has applied and has given the sponsor the TRN or application ID, and the Department asks the sponsor to do so as soon as possible after that. The Department's sponsor instructions say: "Apply after the applicant has applied for their visa and given you their Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or application ID." The applicant instructions say the sponsor "should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa."

So the order is fixed. The visa application comes first. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement comes second. The sponsor cannot lodge the sponsorship before the visa application exists, because the sponsorship form asks for the TRN that only exists once the applicant has lodged.

Is there a deadline for partner visa sponsorship lodgement?

No fixed deadline is published by the Department for most partner visa sponsorship lodgement. The instruction is "as soon as possible". That is not the same as "whenever you like". The sponsorship must be lodged and approved before the visa can be granted, and a case officer who opens the file and finds no sponsorship will usually ask for it. If it still does not arrive, the visa will fail.

In practice, the safest course is to treat partner visa sponsorship lodgement as part of the same lodgement session. The sponsor should have their documents ready before the applicant presses submit. The sponsor then lodges the sponsorship the same day, or within a day or two. This avoids the gap in which mistakes and delays happen.

The one situation where timing is strict is the section 48 case explained below. In that case, delay is not possible. The sponsorship form must go in with the visa application. For a broader view of timing choices, see our answer on when to lodge a partner visa.

Why does timing matter if there is no deadline?

Timing matters because the Department cannot finalise the case until the sponsorship is in and has been assessed. A sponsorship lodged months late can mean that police certificates are still outstanding when the case officer is ready to decide. It can also mean the file is set aside while the officer waits.

Processing times are already long. As published by the Department in October 2026, 50% of Subclass 820 applications were processed in 22 months and 90% in 30 months. For Subclass 309, the figures were 50% in 21 months and 90% in 32 months. For Subclass 300, they were 50% in 14 months and 90% in 26 months. The Department says these figures are a guide only. Late partner visa sponsorship lodgement does not help any couple move through that queue. Our partner visa processing time page explains how these figures are measured.

Is partner visa sponsorship lodgement required for a valid application?

No, for most applicants partner visa sponsorship lodgement is not a validity requirement. A valid Subclass 820, Subclass 309 or Subclass 300 application can be made without the sponsorship form. The Department's own policy instructions confirm that the form is not a Schedule 1 requirement for these subclasses. The same applies to the Subclass 801 and Subclass 100 applications, which are made at the same time as the temporary visa application.

This is important because many sponsors panic when they realise the sponsorship has not been lodged. In most cases, the visa application is still valid. The problem is not validity. The problem is that the visa cannot be granted without an approved sponsorship. Under clause 820.221(4)(a), clause 309.222(1) and clause 300.222(1), approval of the sponsorship is a time of decision criterion. The Department's policy puts it simply: "Although a sponsorship must be held at time of application, it is only at time of decision that the sponsorship must have been approved."

If you are worried that something else has made the application invalid, read our guide to an invalid partner visa application. Our answer on whether an ImmiAccount acknowledgement means the application is valid is also useful.

The section 48 exception

The section 48 exception is the one case where partner visa sponsorship lodgement is a validity requirement. Section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 restricts the visas a person can apply for in Australia after a visa refusal or cancellation since they last entered Australia. A partner visa is one of the visas such a person may still apply for onshore, but extra lodgement requirements apply.

If section 48 applies to the onshore applicant, Schedule 1 subparagraph 1124B(3)(e)(ii) requires the completed and signed sponsorship form to be provided "at the same time and place as making the application". The applicant must also give 2 statutory declarations from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens, not including the partner. Each declaration must be made no more than 6 weeks before the application. In addition, a section 48 applicant cannot validly apply if they have had a partner visa refused since last entering Australia.

This changes the whole partner visa sponsorship lodgement plan. The sponsor cannot lodge later. The sponsorship form and the declarations must be ready before the visa application is lodged. If they are not provided with the application, the application is not valid. Our guides to the section 48 partner visa rules and the partner visa section 48 bar explain who is affected. If the declarations were missed, see our answer on missing statutory declarations after lodgement. Applicants who are also unlawful may face Schedule 3 issues, covered on our Schedule 3 waiver page.

Why partner visa sponsorship lodgement matters for Subclass 300

For a Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa, partner visa sponsorship lodgement is essential to the grant. The Department's policy says that without the sponsorship form nominating the intended sponsor, "an application will not meet the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 300". The fiancé application cannot be approved without the sponsorship of the Australian partner.

The Subclass 300 sponsor is the intended spouse. Our answer on who can sponsor a Prospective Marriage visa explains the eligibility rules. Our overview of the Prospective Marriage visa Subclass 300 explains the visa itself.

How does the sponsor lodge the sponsorship in ImmiAccount?

The sponsor lodges the sponsorship online in ImmiAccount, using the TRN given by the visa applicant. The Department says: "You must apply online." There is no paper partner sponsorship form. The paper Form 40 that some people find online is for parent, aged dependent relative, remaining relative and carer visas. It is not the partner sponsorship form, and it tells partner sponsors to use ImmiAccount instead.

The Department's published steps for partner visa sponsorship lodgement are:

• Log in to ImmiAccount.
• Select "New application".
• Select "Family".
• Select "Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia".
• Complete the form using the TRN given to you by the visa applicant.
• Attach your documents.
• Submit the application.

If the sponsor does not yet have an account, our step-by-step guide on how to create an ImmiAccount explains the process. A smooth partner visa sponsorship lodgement depends on the sponsor being able to log in on the day. Our guide to the partner visa online application through ImmiAccount explains how the applicant's side works, and our page on ImmiAccount for a partner visa answers common account questions.

Check that the form is actually submitted

A sponsorship that has been saved but not submitted has not been lodged. This is one of the most common partner visa sponsorship lodgement failures. The sponsor fills in most of the form, saves it, and plans to finish it later. Months pass. The case officer then finds no sponsorship on the file.

After submitting, the sponsor should check that the application shows as submitted, pay attention to any confirmation, and keep a copy. Our guide to partner visa lodgement confirmation explains what a properly lodged application looks like. Our guide to a partner visa application copy from ImmiAccount explains how to download and keep the lodged form.

Do not remove the application from ImmiAccount to fix a problem

Removing an online application from ImmiAccount does not withdraw it. The Department says that to withdraw, "You must tell us in writing". Some sponsors delete a submitted sponsorship from their account because they think they made a mistake. That does not cancel the lodgement, and it can leave the sponsor unable to see the application they lodged. If an answer on the sponsorship form is wrong, the correct step is to tell the Department in the right way. Our answer on how to correct a mistake in a partner visa application explains the usual approach.

Can the sponsor lodge from outside Australia, and in whose ImmiAccount?

Yes. The sponsor can lodge from inside or outside Australia, and can use either their own ImmiAccount or their partner's ImmiAccount. The Department states: "You can be inside or outside Australia when you apply to sponsor." It also states: "You can apply using your partner's ImmiAccount, or your own ImmiAccount."

This flexibility helps many couples. An Australian sponsor living overseas with the applicant can lodge the sponsorship from that country. A sponsor working away in Australia can lodge while the applicant is overseas. Our answers on whether an Australian living overseas can sponsor a partner and what happens if the sponsor is overseas during Subclass 820 processing deal with the wider questions.

Own account or partner's account?

Using the sponsor's own ImmiAccount is usually the cleaner choice for partner visa sponsorship lodgement. The sponsor keeps their own login, receives their own messages and can upload their own documents later. Lodging through the partner's account works, but it puts both applications under one login. If the relationship later becomes difficult, a sponsor who has no access to the account may find it harder to manage their own sponsorship. A sponsor lodging through their own account still needs the correct TRN to link the sponsorship.

Where a lawyer or registered migration agent lodges for the couple, each person must appoint the representative. The sponsor appoints separately from the applicant. Our guide to Form 956 and Form 956A explains the appointment forms. If an earlier representative lodged and the couple cannot see the file, read our answer on accessing an application lodged by an agent.

Does the sponsor need to be in Australia to sponsor at all?

No, the sponsor does not need to be in Australia to lodge the sponsorship. Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens must, however, show that they usually live in Australia. That is a document question, explained in the next section. An Australian citizen living overseas does not have to show usual residence in the same way, but the couple will still need to explain their plans. A sponsor who is overseas should prepare for the practical difficulty of getting certified documents and police certificates from abroad.

Who must be the sponsor, and who must be included?

The sponsor must be the applicant's spouse or de facto partner, aged 18 or over, who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. For a Subclass 300 application, the sponsor is the intended spouse. Every secondary applicant must be included in the sponsorship.

The sponsor's status

The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. An eligible New Zealand citizen is a protected Special Category Visa holder within the meaning used in the Migration Regulations. New Zealand citizens who do not meet that definition cannot sponsor a partner visa, though their partner may be able to apply for a Subclass 461 visa. Our answers on whether a New Zealand citizen can sponsor a partner visa and whether a temporary visa holder can sponsor a partner deal with the common status questions.

Sponsors under 18

If the applicant's partner is under 18, a parent or guardian of that partner may sponsor, provided the parent or guardian is 18 or over and is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This applies in limited married situations. For de facto applications, both partners must be 18 or over at the time of application. Our answer on a partner visa where a partner is under 18 explains the rules.

Secondary applicants must be in the sponsorship

Every child or other secondary applicant included in the visa application must also be included in the sponsorship. The Subclass 820 criteria require the secondary applicant to be sponsored, and to be covered by a sponsorship that is approved and in force. A partner visa sponsorship lodgement that lists the partner but leaves out a child creates a problem for that child's application.

Before submitting, the sponsor should check that the names and dates of birth on the sponsorship match the visa application exactly. Our guides to including children in a partner visa, adding children to a partner visa and partner visa stepchildren explain how children are added and what evidence is needed.

Sponsors who have sponsored before

A sponsor who has sponsored a previous partner, or who was sponsored as a partner themselves, should check the sponsorship limitations before lodging. Under reg 1.20J, a person can generally have no more than 2 partner sponsorships approved in a lifetime, and there is a 5-year gap rule. The 5 years run from the date of the earlier visa application to the date the current sponsorship is decided, not to the date of partner visa sponsorship lodgement. A waiver is possible in compelling circumstances. These limits are explained on our sponsorship limitations page and in our guide on when a sponsor cannot sponsor a partner visa. Our answer for a sponsor who has been sponsored before is a short summary.

What documents should be attached to the partner visa sponsorship lodgement?

The sponsor should attach identity documents, evidence of status, evidence of usual residence where required, police certificates and the required consent, either with the sponsorship or as soon as possible after lodging. The Department says: "You should provide all required information with your application, or as soon as possible after applying to sponsor."

Identity and status documents

The Department asks the sponsor for:

• a copy of the sponsor's passport;
• a copy of the sponsor's birth certificate; and
• a photo of the sponsor's face.

These documents prove who the sponsor is and, for many citizens, their status. Having them scanned and ready is the simplest way to speed up partner visa sponsorship lodgement. Our answers on sponsor documents for a partner visa and how to prove the sponsor is an Australian citizen explain what works where a sponsor has no Australian passport.

Evidence that the sponsor usually lives in Australia

Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens must show that they usually live in Australia. The Department refers to evidence of a home, work, property or business, and family ties in Australia. Lease or mortgage papers, employment records, and evidence of family in Australia are the usual sources. A permanent resident who has spent long periods overseas should think about this evidence carefully before partner visa sponsorship lodgement.

Police certificates and consent

The Department says sponsors need to provide an Australian police certificate. It only accepts complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the Australian Federal Police. It does not accept standard disclosure certificates or certificates from state or territory police. Sponsors also need overseas police certificates from every country where they spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since they turned 16.

The Department's partner visa questions page says police certificates should be provided "when you submit your 'Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia', or as soon as possible after you apply." The sponsor must also give written consent for the Department to disclose any convictions for relevant offences to the visa applicant. Police certificates are valid for 12 months from issue. If they expire before the decision, the Department says it will let the sponsor know if new ones are needed.

Our guides to the partner visa AFP police check, partner visa overseas police certificates and expired police checks explain how to apply and when to update. If a foreign police certificate cannot be obtained, the Department's policy allows the sponsor to give a statutory declaration explaining their efforts and declaring any convictions or none. Our answer on what to do if you cannot get a police certificate covers this.

The declaration about offences against children

The sponsorship form asks the sponsor to declare whether they have ever been convicted of, or have a pending charge for, an offence relating to persons under 18. This must be answered truthfully. Where a child is included in the application, separate child protection rules under reg 1.20KB can apply. A sponsor with any criminal history should get advice before partner visa sponsorship lodgement, not after. Our page on a sponsor with a criminal record is a starting point.

Relationship evidence is mostly on the applicant's side

The relationship evidence for the four aspects of the relationship (financial, household, social and commitment) is uploaded mainly with the visa application. The sponsor usually contributes to the couple's evidence and to their relationship account, and the sponsor's own documents often prove joint finances and a shared household. Supporting witnesses give Form 888 witness statements. Our partner visa document checklist sets out the full evidence list for both partners.

How does partner visa sponsorship lodgement differ for Subclass 820, Subclass 309 and Subclass 300?

The sponsorship form and steps are the same for every partner subclass, but the surrounding rules differ. The differences are about where the applicant is, whether section 48 applies, and what the visa needs at grant. The sponsor can be in Australia or overseas in every case.

Onshore Subclass 820 and Subclass 801

For an onshore application, the applicant lodges the combined Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 application in Australia, then gives the TRN to the sponsor. The sponsor completes partner visa sponsorship lodgement as soon as possible after that. If the applicant is affected by section 48, the sponsorship form must be provided with the visa application, together with the 2 statutory declarations made within 6 weeks. Our guide to the onshore partner visa and our Subclass 820 partner visa guide explain the wider application.

A Subclass 820 applicant who previously held a Subclass 300 visa and whose sponsor was assessed then may not need to give new sponsor police certificates. The Department says: "If police certificates are required, we will let you know." The Department's partner visa charge for the combined Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 application is from AUD11,710 for most applicants, as published by the Department in October 2026. The Department's sponsor steps do not list any separate charge for partner visa sponsorship lodgement. Our guide to the Subclass 820 visa cost explains the charges, and our answer on who pays the partner visa fee explains payment.

Offshore Subclass 309 and Subclass 100

For an offshore application, the applicant lodges the combined Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 application from outside Australia, then gives the TRN to the sponsor. The sponsor may be in Australia or overseas. The sponsorship form is the same, and the Department's sponsor instructions for Subclass 309 use the same wording as for Subclass 820. The visa charge is from AUD11,710, as published by the Department in October 2026.

The main offshore risk is distance. The applicant and sponsor may be in different time zones, and documents may be in different countries. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement can drift for weeks while the sponsor waits for a birth certificate or a police certificate from abroad. Our guides to the offshore partner visa and partner visa offshore lodgement mistakes deal with these problems. The comparison of onshore and offshore partner visas helps couples who are still choosing.

Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa

For a Subclass 300 application, the applicant applies from outside Australia, and the Australian fiancé lodges the sponsorship. As explained above, the visa cannot be granted without the sponsorship of the intended spouse. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement for a fiancé visa should therefore never be left until later. The Subclass 300 charge is from AUD11,710, as published by the Department in October 2026. If the couple marries and the applicant later applies onshore for Subclass 820, the Department lists a reduced charge from AUD1,955 for Subclass 300 holders.

What are the most common partner visa sponsorship lodgement mistakes?

The most common partner visa sponsorship lodgement mistakes are a wrong or missing TRN, a sponsor who never submits the form, missing documents, a sponsor who is overseas without access to documents, and children left out of the sponsorship. Each one is avoidable with preparation.

Using the wrong TRN

A wrong TRN is the classic partner visa sponsorship lodgement error. The TRN links the sponsorship to the correct visa application. If the sponsor enters a TRN for a different application, such as an earlier visitor visa or a draft that was never lodged, the sponsorship may not attach to the partner visa. Couples should copy the TRN directly from the applicant's lodged application, not from memory or from an old email. If the applicant lodged more than one application, the couple should be sure which one is the partner visa.

The sponsor never submits

As explained above, a saved draft is not a lodged sponsorship. Some sponsors believe the applicant's lodgement covers them. It does not. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement is a separate step by a separate person. If you are unsure whether the sponsorship was ever lodged, check the ImmiAccount that was used and look for a submitted sponsorship with its own reference. Our guide on how to check partner visa application status can help.

Missing documents

A sponsorship lodged with no identity documents, no police certificates and no consent is lodged, but it is not complete. The case officer may then ask for the missing material. Our guide to a section 56 request for more information explains these requests. Our answers on section 56 documents requested and the section 56 response time explain how to respond. Under the sponsor police check rules in reg 1.20KC, the Department may refuse to approve the sponsorship if requested checks are not provided within a reasonable time, and policy treats 28 days from the request as the usual period to provide the checks or evidence that they were requested.

The sponsor is overseas and cannot get documents

A sponsor working or living overseas can lodge, but may not have copies of a birth certificate or may need police certificates from more than one country. These documents take time. Start the requests before the visa application is lodged, so the partner visa sponsorship lodgement can be complete or close to complete on the day. Our guide to uploading documents for a partner visa explains how to add documents later.

Children left out, or names that do not match

A child who is in the visa application but not in the sponsorship creates a gap that must be fixed. Names spelled differently across documents also cause delay. Our answer on different names and dates on documents explains how to deal with this. Our wider guide to partner visa application mistakes lists other errors couples make.

Lodging without checking eligibility

Some sponsors lodge without checking the sponsorship limitations or their own character history. Partner visa sponsorship lodgement does not fix an eligibility problem. It only puts it in front of the Department. A short review before lodging is far cheaper than a refusal. Our answer on having a lawyer check a partner visa before lodging and our guide to a partner visa application review before lodgement explain what that review covers.

What do Tribunal decisions show about partner visa sponsorship lodgement problems?

Tribunal decisions show that a missing or incomplete sponsorship is a real ground of refusal, but also that it can sometimes be fixed on review. Each of the decisions below was sent back to the Department by the Tribunal. They are examples only. Every case depends on its own facts.

• In Martine (Migration) [2023] AATA 690, a Subclass 309 matter, the applicant had failed to provide the sponsorship form 40SP. The completed form was then provided, and the Tribunal found the applicant was now sponsored.
• In Manalo (Migration) [2024] AATA 1927, a Subclass 820 matter, the sponsorship form and other requested material had not been provided to the Department. The decision refers to COVID restrictions and access issues, and the Tribunal took prehearing, oral and witness evidence and considered departmental policy.
• In Sathandla Halli Vijayakumar (Migration) [2022] AATA 91, a Subclass 820 matter, the issues included insufficient information concerning the sponsor, the sponsorship declaration and a National Police Check, together with the genuine and continuing relationship.
• In Yasa (Migration) [2021] AATA 4402, a Subclass 309 matter, the issues were evidence of sponsorship and the genuine and continuing relationship.
• In Almendras (Migration) [2024] AATA 696, a Subclass 309 matter, the issues were the sponsorship requirements and a genuine spousal relationship.

The lesson is practical. A review takes time and has its own strict deadline. It is far better to complete partner visa sponsorship lodgement properly at the start than to rely on fixing it later. If a refusal has already happened, the review deadline is 28 days after notification (7 days in immigration detention), and it cannot be extended. Our partner visa refusals page and our answer on the review deadline for a partner visa refusal explain the next steps, and our visa refusals page covers refusals more broadly. Our answer on a partner sponsorship refused explains the sponsorship-specific position.

What should the sponsor prepare before partner visa sponsorship lodgement?

The sponsor should prepare an ImmiAccount, identity documents, status and usual residence evidence, police certificates, the list of every applicant, and a clear plan for who lodges and when. Preparing these before the visa application is lodged turns partner visa sponsorship lodgement into a short task on the same day.

A practical preparation list:

• Confirm eligibility. Check status, age, previous sponsorships and any criminal history. Read our guide on complex partner visa applications if anything is unusual.
• Create or recover the ImmiAccount. Decide whether the sponsor will use their own account. Make sure the sponsor can log in.
• Collect identity documents. Passport, birth certificate and a recent photo of the sponsor's face.
• Collect status and residence evidence. Citizenship evidence, or permanent residence and usual residence evidence.
• Apply for police certificates early. The AFP complete disclosure certificate and every required overseas certificate.
• Prepare the consent and declarations. Read every question on the form, including the child offence declaration.
• List every applicant. Names and dates of birth exactly as in passports, including every child.
• Check for section 48. If it applies, prepare the sponsorship form and the 2 statutory declarations before the visa application.
• Agree the timing. The applicant lodges. The applicant sends the TRN. The sponsor lodges the same day.
• Keep copies. Download the lodged sponsorship and record its reference.

Our partner visa checklist and our guide on how to apply for an Australian partner visa set out the wider steps.

What happens after partner visa sponsorship lodgement?

After partner visa sponsorship lodgement, the sponsorship waits on the file until the case officer assesses the visa, and approval is decided as part of the visa decision. There is no separate sponsorship decision, and no separate notice is sent to the sponsor. The Department says: "We will let the visa applicant know our decision in writing."

While the case is pending, the sponsor should keep contact details current, upload any requested documents promptly and watch for expired police certificates. The sponsor should also understand that the sponsorship can be withdrawn by the sponsor before the permanent visa is decided. Our answer on whether a sponsor can withdraw the sponsorship explains this, and our family violence partner visa lawyers page explains the protections for applicants where the relationship has ended and family violence has occurred.

Our guides on what happens after lodging a partner visa and partner visa evidence after lodgement explain the waiting period. The full consequences of a sponsorship that is never lodged are a separate topic. In short, the visa cannot be granted without an approved sponsorship.

How My Migration Lawyers helps with partner visa sponsorship lodgement

My Migration Lawyers manages partner visa sponsorship lodgement as part of the whole partner visa, so the sponsorship and the visa application are planned, timed and checked together. The firm acts in many partner visa matters where the sponsor's side needs careful handling, including complex cases involving section 48, previous sponsorships, criminal history and sponsors living overseas.

On a typical matter, the firm:

• confirms that the sponsor is eligible before anything is lodged, including status, age, previous sponsorships and character history;
• checks whether section 48 applies and, if it does, prepares the sponsorship form and the 2 statutory declarations to go in with the visa application;
• confirms the correct TRN, links the sponsorship to the right application and checks that every secondary applicant is included;
• prepares the sponsor's identity documents, usual residence evidence, police certificate requests and consent;
• times the partner visa sponsorship lodgement so the sponsor lodges on the same day as the applicant, or as close to it as possible;
• presents the couple's own account and evidence in the form the law requires, with the relationship statement reviewed and corrected by the couple themselves; and
• watches the file for section 56 requests, expired police certificates and other requests, and responds within time.

The firm is capable of handling difficult partner visa sponsorship lodgement issues, and the lawyer decides the strategy on each matter. Consultations are by video, Australia-wide and for sponsors overseas. The firm's office is at Level 1, 60 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, and it acts for couples through its Sydney partner visa lawyers, and for couples in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Partner visa work is led by Weiwei Zhang, Principal Lawyer. If a lodgement deadline is close, our urgent visa lodgements team can help. No lawyer can promise the outcome of a visa application, but careful preparation removes avoidable risk from partner visa sponsorship lodgement.

Book a consultation with My Migration Lawyers to have your partner visa sponsorship lodgement checked before you lodge. You can also call us on 1300 040 300.