When it comes to getting your 801 visa granted immediately, certain conditions allow the Subclass 801 Partner visa (Permanent) to be granted without the standard two-year waiting period. Typically, this visa is assessed at least two years after lodging a Subclass 820 onshore Partner visa (Temporary).
However, in certain circumstances the waiting period may be waived, and the Subclass 801 Partner visa (Permanent) will be granted without the full two-year waiting period.
Here are some scenarios where this may occur:
- If the visa applicant and the sponsor are in a long-term partner relationship. Long-term partner relationship would usually mean that the visa applicant and the sponsor have been in a genuine and continuing relationship for not less than 3 years. If there is a dependent child of the visa applicant and the sponsor, this will be reduced to 2 years.
- If family violence has occurred committed by the sponsor. It is however required that the family violence must have occurred while the relationship between the visa applicant and sponsor was still in existence.
If you do not effectively plead or evidence your request for a 1-step subclass 801 grant, you will not automatically receive it! As such, reach out to us regarding your Partner visa application today, so we can help with the most appropriate strategy for you. For advice on getting your 801 visa granted immediately, contact us now.
Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.
