Australian 309 Partner Visa and Subclass 100

Comprehending the complexities of moving to Australia with a loved one involves understanding the specifics of the Partner Visa Australia, including the Subclass 309 and 100 visas. These two essential visa subclasses provide partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or ‘eligible’ New Zealand citizens a pathway to join their partners in Australia. Subclass 309 signifies a partner’s provisional visa that enables them to live along with their partners in Australia. Subclass 100 on the other side stands for one’s PR status after fulfilling certain requirements. Couples aspiring for bright future together need to understand differences between these visas as well as application processes and requirements.

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 309

Several key criteria must be fulfilled by applicants seeking Subclass 309 visa:

• Relationship Requirements: Applicants must be married or in a de-facto relationship at the time of application. Applicants must have a genuine ongoing relationship with an Australian partner. . This should be legally binding relationship evidenced through different ways such as joint financial responsibility, joint living arrangements and community recognition of the relationship.
• Partner’s Status: The Australian partner ought to be either an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident or be eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Health and character checks: Applicants must be ensured to meet the Australian standards. This includes presenting of police clearance certificates and medical examinations.
• Visa Application: While applying for a Partner Visa Subclass 309  an applicant must be outside Australia. However, if they are holder of a valid visa upon entering then the applicant’s visa can be granted while inside Australia.

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 100

For one to qualify for this subclass of a visa;

• Hold a subclass 309 Visa: A person who has been in Australia under this visa and it has been accepted can only apply for Subclass 100 visas.
• Ongoing Relationship: The relationship with an Australian partner should also continue as being real. The department will determine such by evaluating financial, social or domestic aspect over two years period in which evidence was provided. This assessment is also applicable for those transitioning from Subclass 820 and 801 visas.
• Continued Compliance: Applicants must continue to meet health and character requirements and comply with the conditions of their Subclass 309 visa.

Application Process for a 309 Partner visa and Subclass 100

This is a comprehensive guide on the process of getting both the Subclass 100 and 309 visas, with the aim of making it easier to move from temporary to permanent visa.

      1. Applying for Subclass 309:

Preparation: Get together required documents such as relationship evidence, identity papers, medicals checks, character checks and other forms of support that can prove genuineness of your relationship.

Submission: Apply for Subclass 309 visa online through ImmiAccount portal. Be sure to submit all documents properly and pay application fees.

Processing: It can take anywhere between 15 -22 months to get a subclass 309 visa processed although this may vary depending on individual circumstances. During this time extra information may be required from applicants or they could be called in for interviews.