Partner Visa Subclass 100
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When are you eligible for the Subclass 100 visa?
Under clause 100.221 of the Migration Regulations 1994, the standard Subclass 100 criteria are that:
There is no second application and no second application charge in the standard case. The Department reopens the Subclass 100 stage and asks for updated information. See What Is the Difference Between the 309 and 100 Partner Visas? and Temporary vs Permanent Partner Visa.
Get Advice on Your Subclass 100 Second Stage
Can the Subclass 100 be granted without waiting 2 years?
Your situation when you applied | Long-term partner relationship? |
|---|---|
In a relationship for at least 3 years | Yes |
In a relationship for at least 2 years, with a dependent child of both partners | Yes |
A dependent child who is a stepchild only | No, a stepchild does not count for this purpose |
The length of the relationship is measured at the date the application was made, not the date of decision. See Partner Visa Long-Term Relationship and Permanent Partner Visa.
Do you need to be in Australia to get the Subclass 100?
What happens to the Subclass 100 if the relationship ends?
Family violence
The family violence provisions can allow the Subclass 100 to be granted. See Family Violence Partner Visa Lawyers
The sponsor has died
The Subclass 100 can be granted if the relationship would have continued. See Partner Visa After Partner Death: Options and Evidence.
A child of the relationship
Custody or access rights to a child of the sponsor can support grant. See How Do I Tell Home Affairs Our Relationship Has Ended?
What evidence does the Subclass 100 second stage need, and what if it is refused?
If the Subclass 100 is refused, the Subclass 309 is also affected, so get advice straight away about review and your right to remain. See Partner Visa Second Stage Refusal: Review Rights and Options and Do I Need a Lawyer for the Partner Visa Second Stage?
How does My Migration Lawyers help with the Subclass 100 visa?
1. Check eligibility
We check whether you meet the standard criteria or one of the exceptions.
2. Check the long-term rule
We check whether your relationship qualified as long-term when you applied.
3. Plan the evidence
We tell you what evidence the time since the Subclass 309 needs to show.
4. Prepare the statements
We help you update your relationship statement and the Form 888 statements.
5. Handle a changed relationship
We advise on family violence, death of a sponsor and child custody cases.
6. Respond to the Department
We respond to any request or concern before the decision.
7. Act on a refusal
If the Subclass 100 is refused, we advise on review and act within the time limit.
Why choose My Migration Lawyers for the Subclass 100?
Why choose My Migration Lawyers for the Subclass 100?
We know clause 100.221
We act in Australia and overseas
We handle changed circumstances
We act on review
Subclass 100 Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Subclass 100 a permanent visa?
Yes. It is a permanent visa, with travel rights for 5 years from grant.
Do I pay a second application charge for the Subclass 100?
Not in the standard case. See Is the Permanent Partner Visa Stage Included in the Application Charge?
Do I need to hold the Subclass 309 to get the Subclass 100?
Yes, in almost every case. If the Subclass 309 is cancelled, get advice straight away.
Can the Subclass 100 be granted outside Australia?
Yes. The Subclass 100 can be granted in or outside Australia.
Is a partner visa permanent residency?
The Subclass 100 is. See Is a Partner Visa Permanent Residency?
Can I change from a Subclass 309 application to a Subclass 820?
Who can help with an offshore Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 visa?
Can a lawyer help with the Subclass 100 stage?
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