Partner Visa Case Study

Partner Visa

Top 5 Mistakes Couples Make When Applying for a Partner Visa

Although the process can seem intimidating at first, especially when someone throws jargon like four pillars – however applying for a Partner Visa doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. As long as you and your partner know what mistakes to avoid and do a bit of research beforehand, the Partner Visa will fall within your reach. To get you started, here is a list of the top 5 mistakes I have seen past clients make when applying for a Partner Visa that has made the process a bit more difficult for all parties involved. 1. Not Checking Your Social

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Partner Visa

Katherine & Simon – Schedule 3 Waiver Case Study

Clients Situation Simon, an Australian citizen, and his partner, Katherine, met during a professional conference in Sydney in 2019. Katherine, originally from the Philippines, was on a Temporary Work Visa Subclass 482 at the time. Their relationship blossomed quickly, and Katherine decided to stay in Australia to be with Simon. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Katherine’s visa expired, she applied protection visa and was on Bridging Visa C. Katherine applied for an onshore Partner visa (subclass 820/801) while Schedule 3 was relevant to her visa status. For a standard Subclass 820 applicant who does not hold a substantive visa, clause

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Alex & Mia – Partner Visa Case Study

Clients Situation Alex, an Australian citizen, and Mia, originally from Thailand, met during a vacation in Thailand in 2018. They quickly fell in love and got married in a beautiful ceremony in Thailand. Eager to start their life together in Australia, they applied for a visitor visa for Mia, but it was refused multiple times. Due to work commitments, Alex had to return to Australia, leaving Mia behind. Determined to bring his wife to Australia, Alex approached Emigrate Lawyers for assistance. Solution Emigrate Lawyers assessed Alex and Mia’s situation and recommended applying for a Subclass 309 Partner visa, which allows

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