Australia Spouse Visa Training

Course Description

Bringing your partner to Australia is one of the most emotionally important visa applications a person can make and also one of the most document heavy. Australia's partner visa system (Subclass 820 and 801 onshore, or 309 and 100 offshore) is a two stage process that can take several years to complete. This course teaches you exactly what evidence is needed, how to build the strongest possible case for a genuine relationship, and how to manage the long wait between the temporary and permanent stages. Perfect for migration agents and immigration advisors supporting couples through the Australian partner visa process.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Australian Partner Visa System Overview Onshore partner visa (Subclass 820 and 801) versus offshore partner visa (Subclass 309 and 100), de facto versus married partner eligibility, same sex couple recognition in Australian immigration law, sponsorship requirements for the Australian partner, and realistic processing time expectations (currently 2 to 4 or more years for final permanent grant).
  
  Module 2: Relationship Evidence — Building the Strongest Possible Case The four categories of relationship evidence (financial, social, household, commitment), what the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) looks for and what it treats with suspicion, number of pieces of evidence recommended per category, joint financial statements, shared lease agreements, statutory declarations from friends and family, and photo evidence guidelines.
  
  Module 3: Financial Sponsorship Requirements and Health Checks Sponsor eligibility and obligations, assurance of support (AoS) requirements, health examination requirements (BUPA Medical Visa Services), police clearance certificate requirements by country of residence, and character requirements for the visa applicant.
  
  Module 4: Application Filing and Bridging Visa DHA ImmiAccount application setup, document upload checklist, application fee structure (one of the highest visa fees in the world currently over AUD 8,850 for the combined stage 1 and 2), Bridging Visa A explained and work rights while waiting, and what happens after stage 1 is approved.
  
  Module 5: Permanent Residency Stage and Long Term Planning Transition from temporary to permanent partner visa (Subclass 801 or 100), what additional evidence is needed at permanent stage, timeline for citizenship eligibility after permanent residency, family members who can be included, and managing expectations across the multi year process.