Is There a Partner Visa Lawyer in Adelaide?

Can an Adelaide couple use a Sydney-based partner visa lawyer?

An Adelaide couple can use a Sydney-based partner visa lawyer, because partner visas are lodged online and the Department does not require couples to deal with a local office. Consultations take place by video, so both partners can attend from home or from different places. Our Adelaide partner visa lawyers page explains how the firm works with South Australian couples.

Should Adelaide de facto couples register their relationship?

Adelaide de facto couples who have not yet lived together for 12 months should consider registering their relationship on the South Australian relationships register. A relationship registered under a state register removes the 12-month requirement for a de facto partner visa, although the couple must still prove the relationship is genuine and continuing. The register sets its own eligibility rules and processing time, so couples should check those before planning their lodgement date. Our article on de facto partner visas explains the 12-month rule and its exceptions.

Which partner visa suits an Adelaide couple?

The partner visa that suits an Adelaide couple depends on where the applicant is. An applicant already in Adelaide on another visa generally applies for the Subclass 820/801, subject to any condition 8503 or Schedule 3 issue. An Adelaide sponsor whose partner lives overseas generally supports a Subclass 309/100 application. Our partner visa pathway guide compares the options.

What if an Adelaide partner visa is refused?

If an Adelaide partner visa is refused, the couple can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal, which has a registry in Adelaide, within a short and strictly applied time limit. Review applications are made online, and the Tribunal decides the case afresh on the evidence before it. Our page on partner visa refusals explains how the firm handles review.

What evidence should Adelaide couples start collecting?

Adelaide couples should start collecting evidence across the four aspects the Department assesses: financial aspects, the nature of the household, social aspects and the nature of the commitment. Joint bills, a shared lease, photos with family and friends and Form 888 statements from people who know the couple are all useful. Our partner visa checklist and our article on partner visa lawyers in Adelaide give further guidance.

What if the Adelaide sponsor has sponsored a partner before?

An Adelaide sponsor who has sponsored a partner before may be limited by regulation 1.20J. A person can generally sponsor no more than two partners, cannot sponsor within five years of a previous sponsorship and cannot sponsor within five years of their own partner visa application, unless compelling circumstances affecting the sponsor exist. These limits should be checked before any application is lodged. Our page on partner visa sponsorship limitations explains how they apply.

How does My Migration Lawyers act for partner visa clients in Adelaide?

My Migration Lawyers acts for partner visa clients in Adelaide by video consultation and email, starting with a review of the couple's relationship history, the sponsor's eligibility and the applicant's visa history. The firm advises whether registration in South Australia would help, prepares the application and the relationship evidence, and manages the matter through to the permanent stage. Work is carried out on fixed fees agreed in writing before it starts. Couples can read more about our partner visa lawyers.