Partner visas generally follow a two-stage process:
Subclass 820/801 (Onshore Partner Visa)
For applicants applying while in Australia.
Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa)
For applicants applying from outside Australia.
In most cases, a temporary visa is granted first, followed by permanent residence after further assessment.
Applicants must demonstrate:
A genuine and continuing relationship
Mutual commitment to a shared life
Financial, social and household interdependence
That the relationship is not entered into for migration purposes
Each case is assessed on its individual merits.
For applicants who are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and intend to marry in Australia.
This visa has strict eligibility, timing and evidentiary requirements and requires careful planning before lodgement.
Family migration pathways may include:
Parent visas
Child visas
Other eligible family member visas
These categories involve sponsorship obligations, balance of family tests (where applicable), capping and queuing provisions, and specific legislative criteria.
Professional assessment is essential before proceeding.
Partner and family visa applications are highly evidence-driven.
Case officers assess:
The history and development of your relationship
Financial arrangements
Living arrangements
Social aspects of your partnership
Future plans as a couple
Sponsorship eligibility and character requirements
Insufficient or poorly organised evidence is one of the most common causes of delays and refusals.
We guide you in preparing structured documentation and detailed relationship statements that clearly address each legislative requirement.
At LMB Education, our Registered Migration Agents:
Conduct detailed eligibility and risk assessments
Identify potential concerns early
Provide clear documentation frameworks
Prepare structured submissions aligned with the Regulations
Ensure sponsor obligations are properly addressed
Support you throughout both temporary and permanent stages
We do not simply compile documents.
We build legally sound, strategically prepared applications.
Speak with our team for personalised advice and a structured pathway forward with clarity, compliance and confidence.
