Partner (Provisional) Visa – SC 309

Qualifications:

 

The Partner Provisional Visa (Subclass 309) requires applicants to:

 

1. Have an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen as your spouse or legal partner.
2. Apply from outside of Australia 3. Fulfil the requirements for character and health
3. Have enough money to cover living expenses
4. Fulfil the standards for English language proficiency (if applicable)

Academic requirements

 

You have to fulfil the necessary requirements for the course you have selected, which include:

 

• – A high school diploma or the same (in the case of undergraduate studies)
• – A bachelor’s degree, or a higher level in the case of graduate work
• – GPA requirements, which change based on the course and institution

 

 

Additional Records

 

Depending on the  visa, you and your partner may be required to provide the following paperwork:

 

1. Earlier visas (old passport showing earlier visa)
2. A letter of invitation (from relatives or friends)
3. Travel schedule (booking flights and hotels)
4. Verification of housing (a booked hotel or a friend’s address)
5. Sponsored Documents (bank statements, income verification, and financial records)

 

 

Interview Readiness

 

1. Examine the necessary paperwork
2. Get ready responses to typical interview questions.
3. Exhibit close ties to your native country.
4. Show evidence of financial support.

 

 

Streams of Visa

 

There are two streams for the Partner Provisional Visa (Subclass 309):

 

1. Spouse Visa Stream: For couples who are married
2. The truth Visa Stream: For unmarried couples in a relationship that is genuine

 

 

Documents Needed

 

Candidates need to supply:

 

1. A passport
2. If applicable, a marriage certificate
3. Evidence of a true relationship, if any
4. Documents of identification
5. Health coverage
6. Police certifications, if applicable
7. Results of an English language proficiency exam (if appropriate)

 

 

Procedure for Applications

 

To submit an application for Subclass 309, the Partner Provisional Visa:

 

1. Verify the requirements for qualification
2. Collect the necessary paperwork
3. Use ImmiAccount to submit an online application.
4. Pay the AUD 7,120 visa application fee.
5. Await the processing and issuance of the visa

 

 

Time Spent Processing

 

The Partner Provisional Visa (Subclass 309) has different processing times:

 

75% of applications take 12–15 months to process.

90% of applications take 18–20 months to process.

 

 

Charges & Fees

 

AUD 7,120 is the application fee for a visa.

The cost of an English language skills test varies.

Differences in health insurance

 

Conditions for Visas

 

Holders of Partner Provisional Visas are required to:

 

1. Live together with their spouse
2. Continue to carry health insurance
3. Respect to Australian legislation

 

 

How to Obtain Permanent Residency

 

The Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100) is available to candidates who have held the Partner Provisional Visa (Subclass 309) for two years.

 

 

Advantages

 

The Subclass 309 Partner Provisional Visa provides:

 

1. Short-term stay in Australia
2. Rights at work
3. Rights to study
4. Entering and leaving Australia

 

 

Important tips before applying for a visa

 

Important tips before applying for a visa to improve your chance to get a visa for you and your partner.Before applying you have all documents that are required for visa . Second, all your documents are correct and completely filled.

 

Third, to allow for processing time, submit your application well in advance of the date you plan to go. Fourth, if an interview is necessary, be ready for it and provide confident, honest answers to all of the questions. Lastly, to avoid any last-minute problems, keep yourself informed on the visa application procedure and any updates to the requirements.

 

 

In conclusion

 

Spouses or partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents may reside in Australia on the Partner Provisional Visa (Subclass 309).