The Permanent Partner visa (second stage) is the Subclass 100 and the Subclass 801. Generally the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will make contact with you approximately two years after the Partner visa is lodged. At the time of request, the applicant generally needs to provide:
- statements from the applicant and the sponsor;
- updated police clearance in Australia; and
- updated evidence of cohabitation, financial and social aspects of the relationship.
We have recently received many enquiries concerning applicants that have lodged their own Subclass 100/801 that have received unfavourable decisions or request for further evidence from DIBP despite having presented the usual documents and evidence required for this visa.
This issue has arisen due to DIBP becoming stringent with assessing documents provided during the second stage of the partner visa and subsequently it is seeking more evidence than only statements and updated police clearance. DIBP’s requirements are to see evidence that the relationship is genuine and continuing following the grant of the temporary visa. Further to lodging the temporary partner visa application, it is ideal to keep a healthy record of all the documents between you and your partner in preparation of the permanent visa stage.
Deciding on the evidence that DIBP requires can be difficult and can delay the approval of the visa if not correctly submitted.
Nevett Ford has extensive experience in different areas of migration and can assist you with preparing an application that satisfies DIBP. For further information please contact us for a consultation.
