Spouse Visa to Australia, Part 1
Immigration Law - Spouse Visa Part 1
Under the Immigration Act of Australia there are a number of visas that facilitate the migration of 'spouses of permanent residents of Australia and citizens. In the category of "spouse visa" there are three different types of visas: -
Spouse Visa
a. When the sponsor is married to a foreign national.
Prospective spouse visa
a. When the sponsor is dedicated to a foreign national.
De Facto Visa
a. When the sponsor (the Australian citizen or permanent resident) and foreign nationals have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
Although there are slight differences between the three different types of visas are not required behind each one and that is that there is a genuine and continuing relationship between the applicant and the sponsor of the visa to the exclusion of all others.
To determine whether a genuine and continued staring there from the Department of Immigration to the 4 factors of the relationship: -
1. Financial aspect;
2. Aspect of the home;
3. Social aspect, and
4. Commitment.
If you request one of the above visas is important to demonstrate that all the evidence you have (which covers the four aspects of the relationship) the case officer will meet you and your partner are in a genuine and permanent .
Where can I be when I file a visa for spouse?
There are a variety of factors that determine where you can submit a visa for a spouse, for example: -
- If you are applying for a prospective spouse visa must apply on the high seas;
- You can apply for the approval of both spouses and de facto visa within and outside Australia;
- If you can present your spouse or a de facto visa from within Australia is determined by the visa is held at the time of lodging. If you have a visa from a 8503 "No More Stay" condition, then you must be submit the application Out Side of Australia.
For more informaiton on Spouse Visa's, visit www.firstchoicemigration.com.au