"Immigration is going to close the option for people to use the Visitor visa to come to Australia to lodge an onshore Partner visa!" 😱
A number of customers have been coming to our consultations worried about this rumour they've heard in the community.
Is this rumour true or false? Here's what our expert migration agents have to say 👇
True or False?
In short: False. At time of writing, there's not enough to substantiate this rumour/concern. If you are in Australia on a Visitor visa, as long as you don't have a No Further Stay condition, you can apply for a Partner visa.
Full story:
Due to the complex and uncertain nature of immigration laws, rumours sometimes get started based on some small once-off event or incident, and often don't take into account the full context of the situation.
There is currently no substantial evidence to suggest this rumour is true.
It's often best to wait until the government make a public announcement about certain intentions, before you need to start worrying about it. Even then, it will take many more months for legislation to be drafted and passed through government to take effect. And even after laws have been passed, when the new changes will be implemented is another question (remember the Partner visa sponsorship changes? More on this later).
Important Note
What Should You Do?
Want to come to Australia ASAP? Not sure if you should get a visitor visa first before applying for a Partner visa?
Depending on your nationality, visitor visas can be notoriously tricky to get. We've also found that Immigration is also becoming more strict lately with the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement for visitor visas.
💡 Recommendation: Depending on the status of your relationship, your nationality and other factors, our recommendation would differ from situation to situation. If you have an Australian partner and want to apply for a Partner visa, book in a free Partner visa consultation to discuss how you should proceed with your application, and whether if you be better or faster for you to apply from overseas or from Australia.
Book your free Partner visa consultation and our migration experts can help you work out your options 👇
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