Can my Australian partner sponsor me?

Can my Australian partner sponsor me?

Your partner must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, in order to sponsor you. There are certain circumstances where your partner may not be able to sponsor you, for example, if he or she has sponsored another partner before in the last 5 years.

What classifies a defacto relationship?

A de facto relationship is when you and your partner have a relationship and live together as a couple but are not married.

Can I live in Australia while waiting for partner visa?

The application for a partner visa can either be lodged in Australia or overseas. If lodged in Australia, the applicant would generally be granted a bridging visa allowing them to stay in Australia during processing.

What is the minimum income to petition?

For example, in 2021, a sponsor in the U.S. mainland would need to have income (or assets) of at least $33,125 to cover a petitioner who lives alone and is sponsoring one immigrant and two children (that is, a total of four people).

What is the difference between partner and de facto?

Can a de facto partner visa be used in Australia?

This visa may be suitable if you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or resident and currently living overseas. Lodgement of one application for a two stage visa process which can grant you first a temporary (subclass 309), and second a permanent (subclass 100) partner visa.

How to get a permanent partner visa for Australia?

The first step towards a permanent Partner Visa (subclass 100) is to get this visa. The applicant must be in a genuine relationship with the spouse or de facto partner in Australia when applying for the visa.

Who is eligible for a dependent family visa in Australia?

If you are coming to Australia on a temporary worker visa, only your spouse or de facto partner and any unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent family visas. If you are coming to Australia on a migrant worker or business visa, any dependent family members are eligible to join you including: Spouse or de facto partner

Can my partner live in Australia if I am a citizen?

Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together. In most circumstances, you must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an: Australian citizen.