Tips for a Successful Partner Visa Application

Applying for a partner visa Australia can be complex, but a well-prepared application greatly improves your chances:

• Ensure you meet all criteria: Don’t apply until you fully satisfy the relationship requirements (e.g. 12-month de facto period or marriage). Applying before meeting eligibility can lead to refusal.

• Provide comprehensive evidence: Lodge all required documents (identity documents, Form 888 declarations, relationship proofs) upfront. A decision-ready application with clear, organised evidence of your genuine relationship helps the case officer.

• Double-check your application: Mistakes or inconsistent information can trigger refusal. Over 40% of partner visa applications have been refused initially.

• Seek professional guidance: Consider engaging a migration agent or lawyer to help avoid errors and present the strongest case possible.

Partner Pathways is a team of Australian immigration lawyers dedicated to helping Australians bring their foreign partners to visit or settle in Australia. We comprise experienced lawyers and migration consultants who provide reliable assistance with all aspects of visa applications.

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