Partner (spouse) Migration. Fiancé(e) Visa.
For the general information about the Partner Migration, please, refer to the special Booklet provided by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia (DIAC).
The Partners Migration stream includes Spouses, Fiancé(e)s and Interdependent Partners.
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Spouse
The term 'spouse' means the husband, wife, or de facto partner of the Australian sponsor or guarantor.
Applicants wishing to apply for permanent residence (both in and outside Australia) as a spouse go through a two-stage process, although only one application is necessary.
Partners in a De Facto relationship must have been in the relationship for at least 12 months immediately prior to lodging their visa application.
At both stages of the process, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) must be satisfied that the parties are in a genuine spouse relationship.
Usually the permanent visa cannot be granted less than two years from the date of application. However, in certain limited circumstances, it may be possible for a permanent visa to be granted in less than two years, for example, where the relationship is 'long-term' at the time of application. This is defined as five years or two years if there are children (excluding stepchildren) of the relationship.
Dependent family members of the applicant, such as children or aged relatives, may be included in the application.
A person overseas (non-Australian resident) who wishes to marry his/her Australian Fiancé(e) in Australia may apply for a Prospective Marriage visa
It is a compulsory requirement of a Prospective Marriage visa that the parties have personally met, and be known to each other in person prior to lodgement of application.
Fiancé(e)s who apply successfully for a Prospective Marriage visa receive a temporary visa which is valid for nine months from the date of grant. They must travel to Australia, marry their sponsor, and apply to remain permanently in Australia within that period. If all requirements are met, applicants will be granted a Spouse temporary visa, followed by a Spouse permanent visa if the relationship is still continuing at the end of two years and all other relevant criteria are met.
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Partner Migration
