Four subclasses, what each costs, current processing times, and the evidence the Department expects.
The onshore partner visa. Who is eligible, the $11,710 charge, processing times and evidence.
Lodged from outside Australia. Eligibility, the $11,710 charge, processing times and evidence.
The Prospective Marriage visa. The $11,710 charge, the nine month window to marry, and the evidence.
For partners of New Zealand citizens. Cost, the five year validity, evidence, and paper lodgement.
Which visa applies, the evidence expected, and how to apply when you could not be open at home.
When criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004 apply, what counts as compelling reasons, and the Waensila principle.
Who can access them, the evidence required, the 2024 changes, and continuing your visa after leaving.
The two sponsorship limit, the five year rule, criminal record bars, and the regulation 1.20J waiver.
28 calendar days to apply to the ART. Success rates, deadlines by subclass, and what to do first.
Who qualifies, the refugee and complementary protection tests, the $50 charge, and the interview.
Eligibility, the refugee and complementary protection tests, the $50 charge, and how to apply.
Section 36(2)(aa). The five types of significant harm, the real risk test, and the exclusions.
What the delegate asks, how the interpreter works, what happens on the day, and how to prepare.
The particular social group ground, the S395 discretion principle, and how these claims are proved.
Converts, minorities and apostasy claims, how genuineness of belief is tested, and what evidence works.
28 days to apply to the ART. Time limits, success rates, and what happens if the Tribunal affirms.
Appeal deadlines by visa type, what the Tribunal does, why appeals fail, and what happens if you are late.
NOICC responses, the grounds for cancellation, review rights, and what happens if you do nothing.
The 35 day limit under section 477, what jurisdictional error means, and which court hears it.
Sponsorship, Skills in Demand nominations, labour agreements, DAMAs, and permanent residence pathways.
Partner Visa Lawyers Adelaide:
What We Do for Couples
The partner visa lawyers Adelaide team at My Migration Lawyers assesses the right pathway, checks application validity and sponsor eligibility, and prepares an application that proves a genuine and continuing relationship. A Partner visa involves more than forms and uploaded documents: the applicant's location, current visa, immigration history, relationship status, the sponsor's history and the evidence all affect whether the application is valid and whether it succeeds.
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team prepares the visa application and sponsorship, structures the relationship evidence, drafts the Form 888 statements and relationship statements, responds to Department requests and acts after a Partner visa refusal.
We handle the practical steps too, from the ImmiAccount and Form 80 to the Subclass 820 application itself. Read our Partner visa guide and Partner visa lawyers page.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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PARTNER VISA PATHWAYS AND SITUATIONS
Partner Visa Lawyers Adelaide: Partner Visa Pathways and Situations
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team acts for spouses, de facto partners, fiancés and sponsors on every Partner visa pathway, and in the complex situations that cause refusals.
Subclass 820
Onshore Partner Visa
For applicants in Australia. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team checks validity, visa conditions and timing before lodgement.
Subclass 309
Offshore Partner Visa
For applicants outside Australia with an Australian partner. We prepare the application and sponsorship together.
Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage Visa
For engaged couples planning to marry in Australia. We confirm eligibility and the evidence of the intended marriage.
Schedule 3
For applicants whose visa has expired. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team prepares the compelling reasons submissions.
Family Violence Provisions
For applicants whose relationship has ended because of family violence. We advise on the evidence and the pathway.
Partner Visa Refusals
For refused applicants. We review the decision, the deadline and the evidence the Department found lacking.
We also act in sponsorship limitations, LGBTI Partner visas and Subclass 461 matters.
the MML DIFFERENCE
Why Choose My Migration Lawyers for Your Partner Visa?
the MML DIFFERENCE
Why Choose My Migration Lawyers for Your Partner Visa?
Experienced partner visa lawyers Adelaide, flexible payment options and careful case preparation for couples building their future together in Australia.
Affordable Fees and Flexible Payment Options
Access experienced partner visa lawyers with competitive professional fees and flexible payment arrangements designed to make legal representation more manageable.
Experienced Partner Visa Lawyers for Complex Matters
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team handles onshore, offshore and prospective marriage applications, Schedule 3 cases, sponsorship limitations, family violence matters and Partner visa refusals.
Partner Visa Strategy Built Around Your Relationship
We assess your circumstances, identify legal and evidentiary risks and prepare the application, relationship evidence and submissions as one clear and consistent case.
Our Guarantee
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If your standard partner Visa application is refused, we refund our professional fees in full.
This isn't a gimmick. We only accept matters we believe in. When we take your case on, we are invested in your outcome.
This isn't a gimmick. We only accept matters we believe in. When we take your case on, we are invested in your outcome.
The MML GUARANTEE
Visa Refused? Full Professional fee refund.
Covers standard 820 partner visa applications
Covers standard 309 partner visa applications
Covers Prospective Marriage Visa 300 applications
Professional fees refunded in full if visa refused
Government fees paid to department -- non-refundable
Applies to standard applications
This guarantee applies to straightforward partner visa applications without Schedule 3 issues, character concerns, or health complications. Complex matters are assessed individually. Full terms provided at engagement.
PARTNER VISAS EXPLAINED
Partner Visas Australia Explained
Watch My Migration Lawyers' video guide to Australian Partner visas: the Subclass 820 onshore pathway, the Subclass 309 offshore pathway and the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa. It covers eligibility, relationship evidence, sponsorship and common problems. For advice on your own case, speak with our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team.
REGISTERED RELATIONSHIPS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Can Registering a Relationship in South Australia Help a Partner Visa Application?
The partner visa lawyers Adelaide team at My Migration Lawyers advises de facto couples in Adelaide on the 12-month relationship requirement before a Subclass 820 or Subclass 309 application is lodged.
For some de facto Partner visa applicants, registering a relationship under South Australian law may be relevant to the 12-month de facto relationship requirement. Registration does not replace the requirement to prove that the relationship is genuine and continuing.
For some de facto Partner visa applicants, registering a relationship under South Australian law may be relevant to the 12-month de facto relationship requirement. Registration does not replace the requirement to prove that the relationship is genuine and continuing.
When Registration May Be Relevant
Registration may be relevant where a de facto couple has not been in the relationship for at least 12 months before applying and the applicable migration provisions recognise the registered relationship.
What Registration Does Not Prove
A South Australian relationship certificate does not, by itself, establish the financial, household, social and commitment aspects of the relationship.
Timing and Eligibility Still Matter
The couple should confirm eligibility for registration in South Australia, when registration takes effect and how it interacts with the intended Partner visa pathway before relying on it.
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team also prepares the relationship evidence and relationship statements the Department assesses. See the 12-month de facto requirement.
ADELAIDE PARTNER VISA LEGAL ADVICE
When Should You Consult a Partner Visa Lawyer in Adelaide?
PROVING YOUR RELATIONSHIP
What Evidence Is Needed for a Partner Visa?
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team organises the evidence around a clear relationship history. The Department assesses four aspects of the relationship. See the Partner visa document checklist and the Subclass 820 evidence checklist.
Financial Aspects
Joint accounts, shared bills, property and financial support between you.
Nature of the Household
Where you live, shared living arrangements and how household responsibilities are divided.
Social Context
How family and friends recognise you as a couple, including Form 888 statements from people who know you.
Nature of the Commitment
The history of the relationship, time together and apart, and your plans for the future. See evidence of a genuine relationship.
FROM ASSESSMENT TO LODGEMENT
How Partner Visa Lawyers Adelaide Prepare Your Application
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Partner Visa Eligibility Assessment
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team assesses the applicant's location, visa status, immigration history and relationship, and the sponsor's eligibility, before recommending a pathway.
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Partner Visa Evidence Strategy
We build an evidence plan across the four aspects of the relationship and identify gaps and unusual circumstances that need explaining. See de facto Partner visas.
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Application and Sponsorship Preparation
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team prepares the visa application, the sponsorship, the relationship statements and the supporting submissions, and appoints the firm by Form 956.
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Partner Visa Consistency Review
We cross-check dates, addresses, travel history, previous applications and statements so inconsistencies are addressed before the Department raises them. See why Partner visas get refused.
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Lodgement and Bridging Visa Advice
Once you approve the application, our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team lodges it and advises on the bridging visa and work rights that follow.
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Department Requests and Decision
We respond to requests for further information, natural justice letters and changes in circumstances until the decision is made. See Subclass 820 processing times.
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CHOOSING A PARTNER VISA LAWYER
How Do You Choose a Partner Visa Lawyer in Adelaide?
The right partner visa lawyers Adelaide couples can choose have verifiable credentials, Partner visa experience, a clear view of your immigration and relationship history and a written scope of work and fees. At My Migration Lawyers, Weiwei Zhang, Principal Lawyer, leads the practice. See what a Partner visa lawyer does and Partner visa lawyer or do it yourself.
Check Professional Credentials
Confirm that the person advising you is an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate, and ask who will prepare the application and respond to the Department. About My Migration Lawyers.
Look for Relevant Partner Visa Experience
Experience in other visa categories does not establish experience with relationship evidence, Schedule 3, sponsorship limitations, family violence or refusal reviews. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team handles all of these, including Schedule 3 waivers and sponsorship limits.
Expect a Case-Specific Assessment
The lawyer should examine the applicant's location, current visa, immigration history, relationship, sponsor circumstances, evidence and any deadline before recommending a pathway. See the Subclass 820 Partner visa.
Obtain a Written Scope
My Migration Lawyers provides a written costs agreement with a fixed fee for each stage. See Partner visa lawyer fees.
Assess Communication
Confirm how consultations and updates will occur and how urgent Department correspondence will be handled. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team consults by Zoom and works by email. Contact us.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS
Partner Visa Lawyer or Migration Agent in Adelaide: What Is the Difference?
Australian immigration lawyers and registered migration agents can both prepare Partner visa applications, communicate with the Department and represent eligible clients at the ART. The partner visa lawyers Adelaide clients instruct at My Migration Lawyers are also Australian legal practitioners, who can advise on legislation, legal risk, validity, procedural fairness and the consequences of a refusal. See Partner visa migration agent or lawyer.
Check the individual practitioner's credentials and experience rather than relying only on the words "lawyer", "agent" or "consultant".
PARTNER VISA LAWYERS ADELAIDE ACROSS THE REGION
Partner Visa Lawyers Adelaide Serving Greater Adelaide and South Australia
My Migration Lawyers acts as the partner visa lawyers Adelaide couples rely on throughout Greater Adelaide and South Australia, including:
Adelaide CBD
Southern Suburbs
Elizabeth
North Adelaide
Glenelg
Port Adelaide
Adelaide Hills
Marion
Mount Barker
Eastern Suburbs
Norwood
Regional South Australia
Western Suburbs
Prospect
Northern Suburbs
Salisbury
Consultations and document preparation with our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team are completed electronically. We also act for sponsors in Adelaide whose spouse, de facto partner or fiancé is overseas.
Local guide: choosing a Partner visa lawyer in Adelaide. For other migration matters, see immigration lawyers Adelaide.
Our partner visa lawyers also act for couples in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Local guide: choosing a Partner visa lawyer in Adelaide. For other migration matters, see immigration lawyers Adelaide.
Our partner visa lawyers also act for couples in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
PARTNER VISA LAWYERS ADELAIDE FAQS
Partner Visa Lawyers Adelaide: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Indonesians applicants ask most often. See also our 30 protection visa FAQs and 30 LGBT protection visa FAQs.
What do partner visa lawyers in Adelaide do?
Partner visa lawyers Adelaide couples instruct assess the right pathway, application validity, sponsor eligibility and relationship evidence, then prepare and lodge the application and sponsorship. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team also responds to Department requests and acts after a refusal. See our Partner visa lawyers.
How much do partner visa lawyers in Adelaide charge?
Fees depend on the pathway and complexity. My Migration Lawyers charges a fixed fee for each stage, set out in a written costs agreement, so partner visa lawyers Adelaide clients know the cost in advance. The government charge is separate. See the Subclass 820 government charge.
Which Partner visa do we need: Subclass 820, 309 or 300?
It depends on where the applicant is and whether you are married, de facto or engaged. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team confirms the right pathway at the first consultation. See Subclass 820 and 801 explained and Partner visas.
Can I apply for a Partner visa in Adelaide while on a tourist visa?
Often, but not always. If your visitor visa has a No Further Stay condition, an onshore Subclass 820 application generally cannot be made unless the condition is waived. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team checks your visa conditions first. See tourist visa to Partner visa.
Can registering our relationship in South Australia help our Partner visa?
It can. Registering a relationship in South Australia may provide an exception to the 12-month de facto requirement. It does not replace evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team advises on timing before you lodge.
Do we need to have lived together for 12 months?
Not necessarily. De facto couples generally need a 12-month relationship, not 12 months of living together, and married couples do not need 12 months. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team explains how periods apart are treated. See the 12-month rule.
What evidence do partner visa lawyers in Adelaide need from us?
Evidence across the financial, household, social and commitment aspects of the relationship, plus identity documents and statements. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team gives you a checklist and reviews every document. See the document checklist and the evidence checklist.
My visa has expired. Can partner visa lawyers in Adelaide still help?
Yes. An onshore application made without a substantive visa must satisfy Schedule 3, which requires compelling reasons. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team prepares those submissions and treats these matters as urgent. See Schedule 3 waivers.
Do partner visa lawyers in Adelaide help same-sex couples?
Yes. The same Partner visa criteria apply to same-sex couples. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team prepares LGBTI Partner visa applications, including where the relationship has been kept private. See Subclass 820.
Can my partner sponsor me if they have sponsored someone before?
Possibly. Sponsorship is generally limited to two partners, with at least five years between sponsorships, unless an exception applies. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team assesses the sponsorship limitations before you lodge. See sponsorship limits explained.
What happens if our relationship ends or there is family violence?
If the relationship ends because of family violence, the family violence provisions may allow the application to continue. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team advises on the evidence required. See relationship breakdown.
Can I work while my Subclass 820 application is being processed?
Usually. The bridging visa granted with a Subclass 820 application generally allows work, but it depends on your current visa. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team confirms your work rights at lodgement. See Bridging visa A.
How long does a Partner visa take?
Processing times change and vary by case. A complete, consistent application avoids delays caused by requests for more information. Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team lodges decision-ready applications. See how long a Subclass 820 takes.
My Partner visa was refused. What can partner visa lawyers in Adelaide do?
Our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team reviews the refusal, confirms whether ART review is available and lodges it within the deadline, which is short and strictly applied. We represent eligible clients at the ART Adelaide Registry at Level 2, 1 King William Street, Adelaide. See refusal options and what happens at the ART.
Do we need to visit an office to use partner visa lawyers in Adelaide?
No. Consultations with our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team are by Zoom, so the applicant and sponsor can attend from different locations, including overseas. Documents are exchanged electronically. Contact details.
How do we book a consultation with partner visa lawyers in Adelaide?
Book online or call 1300 040 300. Tell our partner visa lawyers Adelaide team where the applicant is, the current visa and your relationship history, and have your passports and any Department letters ready.
About the Reviewer
Who Reviewed This Page
Weiwei Zhang is an Australian lawyer practising exclusively in Australian migration law and is the Principal Lawyer at My Migration Lawyers. She reviews the firm's published legal guidance for accuracy.
Weiwei Zhang
Managing Director and Principal Lawyer, My Migration Lawyers
Weiwei Zhang
Principal Lawyer
Weiwei Zhang is an Australian lawyer practising exclusively in Australian migration law and is the Principal Lawyer at My Migration Lawyers. She reviews the firm's published legal guidance for accuracy.
Last Reviewed
16 September 2026
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