Third Edition of the Australian Partner Visa Guide Out Today
Launching the Third Edition of the Australian Partner Visa Guide with even more content, insights and examples of statutory declarations to give you the tools to do your own partner visa applications
Australian partner visas have had some changes since the last edition of the book launched November 2017. As I updated the blog with the changes I was working simultaneously on the third edition of the Australian Partner Visa Guide. I am now very proud to announce that once again I’ve expanded on the Australian Partner Visa Guide and in this third edition; there are more insights, more tips and more information on how you can put together the most successful partner visa application.
Partner Visa Fees and Costs 2019
Australian partner visa application charges, fees and costs
Last updated: 29 May 2019
Here’s the raw data for the infographic that I created comparing partner visa application fees across the world.
I collected these partner visa fees from the Department’s website as far back as they would let me have it. When I created the infographic, the Department was still being transparent about the price increases and had on their site a full list of partner visa application charges from 2004. Now, if you search for it, it will return a ‘not found’ – I wonder why…
Why are partner visa applications refused?
Last updated: 11 December 2023
Today, we’re going to talk about the common reasons why an Australian partner visa may be refused or denied and what you can do about it.
Firstly I would say, read this post and take heed so you don’t make the same mistakes.
Secondly, if you recognise yourself in this post, keep reading because there are solutions.
Thirdly, really consider where you are when you lodge your application. I have another post on the advantages and disadvantages of onshore and offshore lodgement of your partner visa application and review rights is something you really should take into consideration.
Thursday Answers – Temporary visas to apply onshore for a partner visa in Australia
Last updated: 18 September 2022
Thursday Answers are a response to questions submitted by readers on our regular Ask Mondays posts.
Every Monday I ask people to send in their questions and concerns and I select one to answer. In doing this, I hope you will see that a) you’re not alone in this, b) there are no stupid questions and c) we’re all here to help!
Thursday Answers – Defacto or Marriage: which is better for me?
Last updated: 18 September 2022
Thursday Answers are a response to questions submitted by readers on our regular Ask Mondays posts.
Every Monday I ask people to send in their questions and concerns and I select one to answer. In doing this, I hope you will see that a) you’re not alone in this, b) there are no stupid questions and c) we’re all here to help!
Partner visa applications without registered migration agents are more successful
Hi readers!
I’ve got some interesting statistics for you today.
Have you ever had a look at the Department’s Freedom of Information page located here?
What is Freedom of Information you ask? It’s basically where we, the individuals of this country, can hold the government and their agencies accountable for what they do. We are entitled to a certain amount of transparency to see how the government works and how they make decisions on our behalf.
Partner Visa Changes in June/July 2019 – Sponsorship requirements and approval
Changes to Partner Visa Sponsorship Requirements in June 2019
In yet another example of how inexperienced (and even the most experienced) migration agents have bungled the interpretation of the law (remember some migration agents are not lawyers) are the proposed changes to the Partner Visas coming in June 2019.
Every migration agency under the sun is heralding a change that supposedly would require the Australian sponsor to be approved before the visa application. They’ve all variously said that the approval process is a separate process and may take anywhere up to 12-15 months (where they got this number from I’m not sure but they were probably projecting from past numbers). They’ve all claimed that because of this splitting of the process, that everyone should run to them immediately so that their migration agents can help you get your applications in before then (and charge you a mint for it!). They’ve erroneously concluded that if the sponsorship needs to be approved first, then the visa applicant can’t make a visa application until then and there may not be a bridging visa for the visa applicant (if they’re onshore).
This is wrong. Just downright, blatantly wrong.
Review services are unavailable until further notice
Dear Readers,
It’s been a while since I’ve written and there’s no real excuse for it except I’m busy with life, moving and general personal matters. However, the good news is that I’m still working on updating the next edition of the book. In fact there are some changes coming up ahead that may impact how you go about applying for your partner visa. That blog post will come out shortly and the updates in the book will also address that.
Some of the personal matters that I’m dealing with include a concerted effort against me by very unhappy migration agents who would like to see my book and website go away. I’m being harassed via email and social media by people who verbally abuse me, question my integrity and sometimes say downright racist things. This abuse has extended to my family and friends and all because I wrote a book with the intention of helping people and not profit off vulnerable people like other migration agents.