Partner visa
Purpose of the 801 Visa
The visa subclass 801 visa is a permanent partner visa. Basically, it is meant for couples in which one partner is a resident of Australia, and they would like to have their non-Australian partner be able to immigrate and join them.
This partner visa 801 is only one part of a multi-step process, so it takes a certain amount of planning and time to complete, but remember that the immigration experts at The Migration Place are here to assist you! We’ve helped a lot of couples be legally united by obtaining the 801 partner visa, and our experience can be used to help you successfully submit your application as soon as possible. Moreover, we understand that being geographically separated can be quite difficult and upsetting for couples, so we make sure that time is a high priority when assisting you in this case.
Features
The Partner visas (subclasses 820 and 801) allow the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is granted first and lets you stay in Australia while the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) is processed.
Note: The documents you need to provide can be found under "Follow these steps".
Eligibility
· You must be married or in a de facto relationship with:
· an Australian citizen
· an Australian permanent resident
· an eligible New Zealand citizen.
· Your marriage must be valid under Australian law. This means you must have parental permission if you are 16 or 17 years of age.
· You must have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
Length of stay
· On the temporary 820 visa, you can stay until a decision is made on your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
· On the permanent 801 visa, you can stay permanently.
Obtaining the permanent Partner visa is a two-stage process. To be eligible for a permanent partner visa you first need to be granted a temporary partner visa. You apply for both the permanent and temporary visas at the same time and pay only one fee. If you are granted the temporary visa, you are eligible to be assessed for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) about two years after you lodged your application. You will need to provide further documents for this assessment.
If you have been in a long-term relationship before you lodge your application, the permanent subclass 801 visas will be granted immediately after the temporary subclass 820 visa.
Benefits of the Visa Subclass 801
The 801 visa is a permanent visa, so it grants the holder the right to stay in Australia indefinitely. Additionally, they are free to both work and study, if they so desire. After meeting some other eligibility requirements, the status granted by this visa allows the holder to apply for Australian citizenship, and that contains even more beneficial rights. Also, the 801 visa allows the holder to sponsor other relatives for permanent residence in Australia, as long as they meet some other requirements that make them eligible. Even more, this visa allows the holder to be able to receive certain social security funds. It even allows for unlimited international travel for five years, but then the holder will be required to obtain a different type of visa to continue to be allowed to freely enter and exit Australia
Processing time
Stream
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75 percent of applications processed
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90 percent of applications processed
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820 - Temporary visa
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19 Months
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22 Months
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801 - Permanent visa
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16 Months
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22 Months
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· Processing time for subclass 801 Partner (permanent) visa is from date of eligibility (2 years after the 820/801 application is lodged) to finalization.
· Last updated 18 September 2017 (for month ending 31 August 2017)
Long term relationship
If, at the time you apply, you have been in a long-term relationship with your partner, your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) visa will be granted immediately after the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) visa.
If your current visa is about to end
· You can stay in Australia on a Bridging visa if you have already lodged your application.
Eligibility
Age
If you are married, usually you must be 18 or older when you apply. This is because usually, you must be 18 or older for your marriage to be valid under Australian law.
If you are a de facto partner, you must be 18 or older when you apply.
Your relationship
· You must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
· You might still be eligible if your relationship breaks down after you lodge your application.
Sponsor
· You must have a sponsor, who will be your partner, except if your partner is under 18 years of age.
Health
· You must meet our health requirement.
Character
· You must meet our character requirement.
Debts to the Australian government
· You must have repaid, or have arranged to repay, any outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Cancelled or refused visas
· You might not be able to apply for this visa if you have had a visa canceled or refused while you were in Australia.
· Eligibility criteria for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801)
You must:
· hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
· continue to be the spouse or de facto partner relationship unless your relationship has ended and there are special circumstances
· have complied with all Australian laws whilst on your temporary visa.
What you can do
The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) lets you stay in Australia until a decision is made on your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
For More Information visit here:
https://www.xiphiasimmigration.com/australia-spouse.html
http://www.activemigration.com.au/visas/family/partner/801-partner-permanent
http://www.themigrationplace.com/801-visa-permanent-partner/
For More Information visit here:
https://www.xiphiasimmigration.com/australia-spouse.html
http://www.activemigration.com.au/visas/family/partner/801-partner-permanent
http://www.themigrationplace.com/801-visa-permanent-partner/