Can I sponsor Australia PR for my spouse?
Australia PR or permanent residency is a status that allows visa holders to reside and work in Australia legally. Spouses or partners of an Australian PR, Citizen, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand can also apply for Australia PR under the pathways mentioned below:
- Subclass 100
- Subclass 820
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What is a Subclass 100?
The Partner (Migrant) visa Subclass 100 allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, to live in Australia indefinitely. If you have a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309), you are eligible to apply for the subclass 100 visa.
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Eligibility for subclass 100
To be eligible for Subclass 100, you must fulfill the eligibility conditions given below. You must:
- Be either married or in a relationship with your eligible partner.
- Have a legally accepted marriage in Australia.
- Been in the relationship for at least one year if you are in a de facto relationship.
- Be the legal spouse or partner of an Australian Permanent resident or a citizen.
- Be at least 18 years old or more
- Be sponsored by your partner
- Hold a temporary partner visa holder (Subclass309)
- Meet the Australian requirements of character and health
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Requirements for subclass 100
The documents required to apply for subclass 100 are given below. You must have:
- Evidence of relationship marriage certificate or joint bank account statements
- A valid passport
- Police clearance certificate
- Sponsor's documents such as passport or statutory declaration
- Good health certificate
- Duly filled application form
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Processing time for 100 visa
The processing time for the subclass 100 visa ranges from 9 to 18 months.
Processing fee for 100 visa
The processing fee for the subclass 100 visa is AUD 9,095.
What is a subclass 820?
The Partner visa (temporary) subclass 820 facilitates the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible citizen of New Zealand to live in Australia temporarily. You can apply for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) after obtaining the subclass 820 visa.
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Eligibility for the 820 visa
To be eligible for the 820 visas, you must fulfill the eligibility conditions given below. You must:
- Either be married or be in a de facto relationship with your eligible sponsor
- Have a marriage that abides by the Australian laws of marriage or be in a relationship for at least 1 year
- Be married or in a relationship with an Australian citizen, Australia PR, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand.
- Be over 18 years old
- Be in Australia while filing your application.
- Be a holder of a substantive Australian visa
- Have not overstayed on previous Australian visas
- Meet the Australian requirement of health and character
- Sponsored by your partner
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Requirements for an 820 visa
The documents required to apply for an 820 visa are given below. You must have:
- A valid passport
- Evidence of relationship with the primary visa holder
- Proof of existing relationship
- Health certificate
- Police Clearance certificate
- Duly filled Form 80
The documents required by the sponsor are given below. They must have:
- Duly filled out Form 40SP
- Evidence of citizenship or permanent residency in Australia
- A financial plan to fund the stay in Australia
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Processing Time of the 820 visa
The processing time for the Subclass 820 ranges from 12 to 29 months.
Processing fee for an 820 visa
The processing fee for Subclass 820 is AUD 9,095.
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