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If you are a holder of the provisional Partner visa (Subclass 820 or 309), you may be approaching your eligibility to be assessed for the grant of a permanent Partner visa (either the Subclass 801 or 100). This article explains what the second stage involves, when you can apply, and what evidence is generally expected. What is the Partner visa...
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The Form 888 is a supporting statement which must be provided with Partner visa (820/801 and 309/100), and Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa applications. The Form 888s are an important aspect of these applications, as they provide third party verification of the relationship. At least two Form 888s must be provided with a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa applicati...
What happens when an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder has a baby? The immigration status of the child can differ depending on where the child is born. Children born in Australia Where at least one parent is an Australian citizen Under s 12 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) (Citizenship Act), a child born in Australia...
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If you are awaiting merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), important changes commenced on 18 May 2026 that will greatly alter the decision-making process. Overview of the changes Paper-only reviews for certain temporary visas: When a particular type of visa becomes prescribed in the Migration Regulations, the ART must review and decide matter relating to t...
Biometric data collection is an important part of the Australian visa application process for certain visa types and applicants from / in specific countries. This blog post provides an overview of what biometrics are, how they are collected, and why they are required for visa processing. What Are Biometrics? Biometrics are unique physical characteristics used to verify a pers...