Requirements to be eligible for Partner visa subclass 820
The applicants applying for Partner Visa SC 820 must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Relationship status – The applicant is required to be legally married as per the Australian law or in a de facto relationship with Australian partner for at least 12 months.
- No refusal - You must not have any visa application cancelled or refused.
- You should not have substantive visa at the time of application made under SC 820. Further, if the last visa category you held was SC 475, SC 487, Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional), SC 491 and SC 494, you are not eligible for apply.
- Proof of relationship - Need to provide strong evidences that show the genuineness of the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant such as shared accommodation, joint financial statements and witness statements.
- Age requirements – The applicant and the sponsor must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Health and character checks – Assessment Certificate from medical authorities (health) and legal authorities (character).
- No debt- You or any of your family members must hold no debt to the Australian government.
- This visa subclass is applied while you are in Australia. Similarly, the sponsor’s presence in Australia is also required.
- Living status – while filing for the application, applicant must be present in the country while the sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen must be sponsoring the visa application.
Processing time for Partner Visa Subclass 820
Typically, the processing time for most of the applications may vary on a case-by-case basis. Individually, it is estimated for most applications the processing time may vary from 16 to 34 months, whereas in some cases processing may be completed within 6 months, depending on the specific circumstances. The processing of temporary visa, Visa 820 processing time is straightforwardly affected by factors like the nature and complexity of the applicant’s situation, relationship evidence submitted, incomplete or missing information or documents, previous rejections as well as the promptness of responses to requests for additional information or related documents.
In addition to this, the onshore partner visa processing time ranges from 23 to 30 months. After living with the sponsor for 2 years, a further application is needed for permanent residency under Subclass 801.
Steps to speed up the application process
First & foremost, it is always wise to partner with a reputed and knowledgeable migration agency, that can guide you comprehensively throughout the process of visa application. This is where Nexus Immigration steps in, our Partner Visa experts not only help speed up the process, but also double-check all the forms, and the supporting evidence attached to the application form.
More importantly, a reliable agent collects substantial proof and evidence of the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant which could be in the form of joint finances proof, evidence of assets, communication records and more, representing the strength of their relationship. It is fundamental to authenticate all the documents for accuracy before submitting them to the immigration authority. In addition, a trustworthy migration agent will keep you updated with the status of the visa application, as they are in constant contact with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) minimising any chance of error or delay in response. Hence, it’s always best to start your application early and be patient with the processing time.
To reduce the delay in time or any complex situations, connect with our expert or professional immigration lawyers.
Rights and Benefits of Subclass 801 visa
This visa holds the status of temporary visa essentially allowing the applicants to live in Australia, while their visa application is under subclass 801 for permanent resident is being processed.
Key Points:
- Reside in Australia – Though temporarily, this visa sub class permits you to stay in Australia, till the time your permanent Partner visa 801 is granted or you withdraw the application.
- Benefits to work– visa subclass 820 entitles you complete work rights while in Australia. Your rights are eligible to be protected by Australian workplace law.
- Study rights– The applicant can study in Australia. However, any government aids shall not be granted to the applicant during this period . The expense of studies is to be borne by the candidate only.
- Travel freedom – Travelling to and fro from Australia as and when required is permissible.
- Medicare access– The applicant is eligible to access medical benefits in the Australia through Medicare government scheme for healthcare and medical bills.
- English language classes – This visa holder is permitted to the English language classes offered under Adult Migrant English Program and are not charged for the same.
- You can include dependent children below 18 years of age as secondary applicants in the visa application.
Visa Subclass 820 checklist
After you have analysed, Nexus Immigration team helps you arrange all documents as per the visa 820 checklist, for easy and quick application process. Our efficient team takes the responsibility of compiling your documents and applying for your requested visa subclass.
Individual Documents
- Applicant’s passport biodata page (with photo, personal details, passport issue and expiry information)
- Birth certificate of applicant (displaying names of both the parents)
- National identity card
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate (if applicable)
- Evidence of relationship with the partner
- Details of dependents (if any)
- History of relationship
- Supporting documents as relationship evidence- joint bank loan letters, statement of accounts, purchase of joint assets, lease documents etc.
- Evidence of you and your partner jointly sharing household responsibilities and matters include household bills in joint names, statement that exhibiting sharing of housework together, jointly addressed mails, responsibility of children and proof of living arrangements.
Documents of Dependents
For dependents below 18 years
- Applicants’ identity documents
- Confirmation of relationship with the dependent (birth or marriage certificate)
- Health-check reports
- Applicable parental court orders or adoption papers
- Dependent’s character documents if the age is 16 or 17 years
- School/College/ University enrollment
- Sole custody evidence (if applicable)
For dependents above 18 years
To include dependent child over 18 years of age, they must fall into the below mentioned criteria:
- Not engaged, married or have de facto partner.
- Completely dependent on you for his/her basic needs of clothing, food and shelter.
- Unfit to support themselves by working due to total or partial disability or mental health condition.
Documents to be submitted
- Completed Form 47a for dependent over 18 years of age.
- Relationship evidence with the dependent like birth certificate of adoption documents.
- Statement of bank, money transfer evidence or rent receipts displaying financial dependency.
- Documents of identity.
- Other relationship documents, if applicable.
- Health checks and character documents.
Why choose Nexus Immigration services for your Visa Subclass 820?
We offer a combination of tailored solutions, exceptional customer service, a strong track record of industry expertise, reliable quality and a commitment to staying updated with immigration laws. Our exceptional team and success stories in the past make us the trusted partner for your immigration needs and committed to client satisfaction.
We at Nexus Immigration offer end to end support services starting with the preliminary consultation to eligibility assessment, preparation of file of required documents to submission of application leading to visa approval. Every step is held with careful precision by our experts. Be it any category of visa you wish to apply, Nexus Immigration gets you strategy that fits your case. Our team has highly skilled professional that maintains transparency through the case perusal and keeps you updated at every step.
Seeking assistance to lodge Partner Visa Subclass 820 application? Choose Nexus Immigration, an efficient team updated with the latest immigration laws to make your Australian journey seamless. As trusted MARA agents, we ensure smooth and hassle-free application process for our clients. Your satisfaction is our priority.
