2025 Partner Visa Changes – What You Should Know
Partner Visa Changes as of 1 July 2025 The 1st of July marks the start of the new financial year and often brings in a number of immigration changes. This year we have seen yet another increase in the Partner Visa application fees, however, there are no additional changes that will affect the Partner Visa […]
What is a Partner Visa? 29 Questions Answered
What is a Partner Visa? A Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live and work in Australia. There are three Partner Visa types or pathways. This includes the onshore Partner Visa subclass 820/801, the offshore Partner Visa subclass 309/100, and […]
Love and the Law – LGBTQIA+ Couples Facing Immigration Hurdles
I was lucky enough to attend a number of events across the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival including Fair Day at Victoria Park and the Parade with a prime roadside position on Oxford St. The atmosphere of love and acceptance was unrivalled! The 2025 campaign theme was “Free to Be” and it was a wonderful […]
What makes a Partner Visa complex?
Every day I get to meet and work with amazing couples and help them gain clarity on how to move forward with their visa application. So often these couples reach out to our team initially with ‘just one question,’ but if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that there’s no such thing as ‘just one […]
The Real Partner Visa Cost: Fees, Extras, and Hidden Expenses
The government visa application charge is the first thing most couples will consider when they start to research the Partner Visa cost, but in our experience this is just the tip of the iceberg. Building a life together in a new country is a huge financial outlay, but for the couples that dream of a […]
Are you affected by Section 48 or a Section 48 Bar?
Section 48 or a Section 48 bar probably means nothing to you if you haven’t undertaken extensive studies of Australian immigration law, but, it is a key section of the legislation, and if you don’t factor this in to your Partner Visa plans, you could end up in hot water! Navigating Australia’s visa system is incredibly complicated […]
Schedule 3 Waiver: What You Need to Know
If you are here to read up on the requirements for a Schedule 3 waiver, chances are you fall into one of these categories: No matter, where you’re at in your Partner Visa journey, this article is going to help you to understand what a Schedule 3 waiver is, if and when you need one, […]
Partner Visa Bridging Visas 101
In this blog I’m going to share the Partner Visa bridging visa basics and answers to some of the most common questions we get about bridging visa conditions. What are they? How can I get one? What conditions will it have? While the concept of bridging visas may seem daunting at first, understanding the different […]
The Dreaded 8503 Visa Condition…
Not all visas are created equal. Some might include the dreaded 8503 visa condition… Why is it a dreaded visa condition you may ask…? Planning a move to Australia or ways to secure your future here can be stressful for couples. Navigating the complexities of onshore vs offshore lodgement of a Partner Visa, all the […]
HIV Positive Partner Visa Application: What you need to know
HIV Positive Partner Visa applicants may see a more complicated application, but this is by no means the end of the road. Here are some of the most common questions we receive from those who are living with HIV. 1. Can I get a Partner Visa if I’m HIV Positive? When it comes to the […]