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Partner Visa Secrets

Difference Between Defacto, Spouse, Engaged for Australian Partner Visas

  • S1E22
  • 11:24
  • January 24th 2022

Breaking Down The 2nd Stage Permanent Partner Visa Application Process

In this podcast our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, discusses INSERT SUMMARY

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Key Topics Covered In This Video:


TIMESTAMP 1:35 - There are three partner visa options to Australia. Some for OFFSHORE applicants, and one for ONSHORE applicants.


TIMESTAMP 3:31 - Applying as a married/spousal couple or defacto couple is still really the same thing - you both need to show you are more than just dating according to the four aspects of your relationship.


TIMESTAMP 5:25 - Case officers have complete discretion to determine if you are in a defacto or spousal relationship (or neither) when you submit your application.


TIMESTAMP 5:40 - Getting legally married does not automatically mean you will be able to evidence you are in a married/spousal relationship.


TIMESTAMP 8:11 - Where the applicant intends to be will determine the type of partner visa that may be best suited. Onshore or offshore?


TIMESTAMP 9:16 - Couples that initially apply for a PMV and then marry overseas whilst the visa is processing must convert their application to a 309.

Partner Visa Secrets

Australia's one and only podcast dedicated to discuss all things Partner/Spouse visas. Hosted by senior immigration lawyer, director of Salvo Migration and founder of Veazy, Martin Salvo.

In this podcast Martin shares his lessons, tips, and secrets learnt, throughout his professional career having prepared hundreds of successful Australian Partner visa applications.