Do You Need to Live Together to Apply for a Partner Visa in Australia?
Date: 15 July 2025 The answer depends on whether you are applying as a spouse or as a de facto partner, and whether your circumstances satisfy the statutory definitions contained in the Migration Regulations 1994 For Subclass 820/801 (onshore) and Subclass 309/100 (offshore) Partner visas, the legislative definitions of “spouse” and “de facto partner” are […]
Four Pillars of Relationship Evidence for an Australian Partner Visa
Date: 05 June 2025 When applying for an Australian Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or Subclass 309/100), the central legal question is whether the applicant is in a genuine and continuing spousal or de facto relationship with their sponsoring partner. To determine whether a relationship meets the statutory definition, the Department must consider four prescribed categories […]
Do You Need to Be Married to Apply for a Partner Visa in Australia?
Date: 12 May 2025 For Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100), the answer is no — you do not need to be legally married to qualify. You may apply either as a spouse or as a de facto partner. What Is a Partner Visa (Subclass 820 / 309)? The Partner Visa allows the spouse or […]
Online services for paper-based Parent visa applications
Date: 25 April 2025 Previously, Parent visa applicants submitting paper applications had limited access to online tools. Now, once the Department acknowledges receipt of a paper application, the applicant can import the application into ImmiAccount, making it easier to manage their application. READ MORE What has changed? While applicants must still apply using a paper form, parent visa applicants can now manage their submitted visa application online through ImmiAccount – once their application has been acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs. These services help […]
Income threshold for Employer Sponsored visas to rise from 01 July 2025
Date: 25 March 2025 From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will rise by 4.6%, in line with annual wage growth (AWOTE). READ MORE New Application Charges Income thresholds are indexed annually so wages for skilled migrants increase at the same rate as Australian workers. This ensures that people cannot use skilled migration to […]
New 5 Year Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for NT
Date: 20 March 2025 On 19 March 2025, a new Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Northern Territory comes into effect. READ MORE What are DAMA agreements? DAMAs are a formal arrangement between the Commonwealth of Australia and a designated area representative (DAR). A DAR may be a state or territory government or regional body. […]
Letters of Offer not accepted for onshore Student visa application
Date: 06 January 2025 Starting 1 January 2025, students applying for a Student visa from within Australia must include a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) at the time of application. The Department of Home Affairs will no longer accept Letters of Offer for onshore Student visa applications. READ MORE Why the Change? Previously, you could submit […]
Temporary Graduate Visa Application Cost to Increase from 1 February 2025
Date: 19 December 2024 The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2024 introduces a one-off increase in the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa, effective 1 February 2025. READ MORE New Application Charges Initial Subclass 485 Visa Applications: Primary applicant: $2,235 Secondary applicant (over 18 years): $1,115 Secondary […]
Only Degrees at AQF Level 7 or Higher is Eligible for Subclass 485 Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Date: 17 December 2024 The recent updates clarify the study requirements for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) under the Post-Higher Education Work (PHEW) stream. Here’s everything you need to know, from new rules to credits, exemptions, and overlapping courses. READ MORE Key Changes in Study Requirements A graduate certificate is no longer an eligible […]
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: Your Gateway to Permanent Residency in Australia
Date: 12 December 2024 As part of the Migration Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations, the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa officially replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa on 7 December 2024. This significant update is designed to address critical skill shortages and streamline pathways for skilled workers and employers alike. Here’s everything you […]
