What Partner Visa Stream should I choose?
De-facto
- 12 months evidence unless registered (not available in Western Australia)
Origin of Passport
- ETA Travel Visa
- 8503 condition – No Further Stay
Cost
- Prospective Marriage visa will cost more, however will allow applicant to arrive onshore
- Onshore – Ability to work
Processing Time
- Onshore and Offshore applications processing time are the same
- Onshore applications processed by WA office
- Offshore applications are processed by an Australian Embassy
- Do the case officers understand everything? Be clear with your evidence
- Prospective marriage delays Permanent Residency
- PR 801 or 100 is 2 years POST lodgement of stage 1
