Partner or Spouse Visa

A partner or spouse visa allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to bring their partner to the country to live together. This visa type is applicable for same-sex couples too. The pre-requirements for applying for a partner visa under any stream are as follows:

• The applicant and their Australian spouse or partner must be committed to sharing their lives like husband and wife. However, they do not need to be legally married.
• Their relationship needs to be genuine and enduring.
• The applicant and their Australian partner or spouse live together permanently.
• If not married, the applicant and their Australian partner should be in a relationship for at least 12 months. The applicant will have to demonstrate that they have lived with their partner during this period.
• Both the parties, the applicant and the Australian partner, must be 18 years and above.

De-facto partners for partner visa processing are for couples who are:

• Not married
• Committed to each other for a shared life (to the exclusion of all others)
• Not related by family
• Live together or do not live or intend to live separately permanently

Relative Visa

This visa category is designed for people who have only near relatives living in Australia. Relative visas are granted based on a close family relationship with an eligible relative or sponsor living in the country. To access this visa, the applicant must be 66 years of age or above and financially dependent on the relative residing in Australia or either the applicant or their partner’s only remaining relatives must be settled in Australia, and they wish to stay with them. For this visa type, you can be sponsored by or related to an individual who is:

• An Australian citizen, or
• An Australian permanent resident, or
• An eligible New Zealand citizen

Children Visa

The children visa category is applicable for the dependent/adopted/orphaned children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. The applicant must be below the age of 25. However, if their age is 18 or above, they must be a full-time student and depending on the sponsoring parent. This visa stream is structured to permit the children of a settled eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to come to the country to live with them. Child visas have both onshore and offshore visa options available. To be eligible for a child visa, the child has to be either a:

• Biological child
• Stepchild
• Adopted Child

Visa Subclasses

The visa subclasses for migrating to Australia under the family visa category include:

• The Temporary Scheme – This scheme permits the family members of the Australian sponsor to enter the country and stay with them for a defined period of time and work in Australia based on the visa conditions. The family members for this scheme include parents, partners, children, or relatives.
• The Permanent Scheme – This scheme allows the family members of the Australian sponsor to visit and stay permanently in the country. A permanent resident enjoys almost the same benefits as an Australian citizen, with a few minor exceptions. The family members for this scheme include parents, partners, children, or relatives.

The visas under the family stream migration program take a long time to process due to the high volume of visa applications. Depending on the personal profile of the applicant and their visa requirements, the processing time may vary. The application may take longer to process if the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires extra information or additional documentary evidence. The DHA may collect additional information from the applicants as well as external agencies. The temporary visa category is subject to minor assessment procedure and conditions in comparison to the permanent visa. It is advisable to consider the processing time while applying for a family visa.

Why Choose Us?

The Australian immigration process is complicated, and hence there’s a need for correct guidance to make a successful visa application. Though there is plenty of information available online, it may only help you know about the visa streams and processes available. To ensure a successful visa application, you will require an immigration agent/visa consultant, who will provide complete details on the procedure and suggest options as per your requirements and eligibility. The visa consultants at Southern Stone are trained professionals capable of guiding you through the application form to help you process your application with ease.

Whether you reside within Australia or outside, we can guide you with various family migration visa options. We guide carer and remaining relative visas as well. Please speak to our family immigration agent to receive complete information and the latest updates on family migration prospects. Southern Stone has a track record of acquiring the positive outcome required for the client.

Our family migration consultants can run you through the various visa categories available and help you pick the most appropriate one. We know how important it is for you to have your family around you in Australia to build a loving home. Keeping this in mind, our team puts in their efforts to do their best to bring your family member to Australia. Please speak to us regarding all your family visa queries and concerns. We can also help you in partner visa, skilled independent visa, subclass 190, employer sponsored visa and more.

Contact Us Today

To get more details on family visas, connect with our Migration agent in Melbourne today. Please book an appointment with our family migration consultant and higher your chances of securing a positive visa application. Call us on 1300 188 999.