Australian Visitor Visa: What Can You Do on a Visitor Visa?
Understand what you can and cannot do on an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600), including how long you can stay, whether you can work or study, visiting family, visa conditions and Condition 8503.
Common Problems With Australian Partner Visa Applications
Australian Partner visa applications can become more complicated when there are issues with relationship evidence, periods of separation, previous relationships, children, visa history, character or unusual circumstances. Learn about 10 common problems and why addressing potential issues before lodging an application can be important.
Onshore or Offshore Partner Visa: Which Australian Partner Visa Is Right for Me?
Choosing between an onshore and offshore Partner visa can have important consequences for where you live, work and travel while your application is processed. This article explains the key differences between the 820/801 and 309/100 pathways and the practical factors couples should consider before deciding which option is right for them
Your Story Matters — But So Does the Evidence: The Role of Objectivity in Family Migration
Your story matters in a family migration application, but so does the evidence. Learn why objectivity is essential when preparing an Australian family visa application and how stepping back from emotion can help identify the evidence and issues that matter.
Do My Partner and I Need to Live Together to Prove a De Facto Relationship?
Do you need to live with your partner to establish a de facto relationship for Australian migration purposes? Not necessarily. Couples may live apart because of distance, work, study, cultural or religious expectations or other circumstances. What matters is whether the relationship meets the relevant visa requirements and can be supported by appropriate evidence.
Can I Travel to Australia While My Permanent Visa Application Is Being Processed?
Waiting for an Australian permanent visa does not necessarily mean you have to remain outside Australia. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to obtain another visa that allows you to visit, study or travel to Australia while your permanent visa application is being processed.
Can I Apply for an Australian Partner Visa If My Partner Is Still Legally Married to Someone Else?
Being legally married to someone else does not necessarily mean that a person cannot establish a genuine relationship with a new partner for Australian migration purposes.
The circumstances surrounding the previous relationship need to be understood and, where relevant, supported by evidence. At the same time, the new relationship must satisfy the applicable requirements and be supported by evidence demonstrating that it is genuine and continuing.
Can I Submit an EOI Before Getting a Skills Assessment?
For most skilled migration applicants, you need a positive skills assessment before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). Find out why your skills assessment matters, what happens after you receive a positive result, and what to consider if your assessment is unsuccessful.
Australian Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): A Strategic Pathway to Australian Permanent Residence
The Subclass 491 visa can provide skilled migrants with a clear pathway to Australian permanent residence. Discover how regional nomination, additional points and the Subclass 191 visa can make the 491 a strategic option for skilled migrants seeking to build a future in Australia.
Australian Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): A Strategic Pathway to Australian Permanent Residence
Learn how the Australian Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) works, how state nomination leads to an invitation, who may be eligible, and the practical strategies that can strengthen your pathway to Australian permanent residence.