Family, Spouse & Partner Visas
29 October 2013
Can I add a Child to my 457 Visa?
If you are a 457 visa holder and have had a baby since your visa was granted – your child is eligible to be added onto your current visa. In order to hav...
17 September 2013
Are you including dependent children on your visa application?
If you have dependent children, you can include them on your visa application as long as they pass any required health and character regulations.
Childr...
12 September 2013
Take note – Parent Visa Fee Confusion!
On the 1st of September 2013, the Department of Immigration increased visa application charges for most visa applications, including parent visa applicatio...
8 September 2013
Are you considering lodging a Partner Visa in Australia?
When you lodge a visa application with the Department of Immigration & Citizenship, it is usual practise for an Immigration officer to request further ...
28 July 2013
Are you engaged to your Australian partner? If yes, the Prospective Marriage Visa might be for you!
The main purpose of the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) is to allow you to come to Australia and then marry your future spouse and live as husband...
11 July 2013
Changes to Public Interest Criteria for all Family Visas Stream
If you are applying for a Family Stream visa (including the Prospective Marriage visa) then you need to be aware of the new Public Interest Criterion (PIC)...
30 January 2013
Are you a secondary applicant on a permanent visa application but are experiencing family violence? You may still be eligible for the visa!
If you are the de facto partner or spouse of a primary applicant on a permanent visa application and your relationship has broken down due to family violen...
5 December 2012
Are you in a relationship with an Australian, and now want to stay in Australia?
If you are married to or are in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident (or an eligible New Zealand citizen), you may be a...
