Guidelines for applying for Australian marriage immigration

#Australianimmigration# Introduction In the Australian spouse immigration visa category, immigration law has repeatedly emphasized that two people must maintain a true and long-term intimate relationship. Therefore, if the relationship breaks down and the sponsor withdraws the sponsorship within the 2-year period of the temporary visa, the applicant will not be able to obtain a permanent residence visa. The following is a compiled guide to applying for Australian marriage immigration, welcome to read!

1. Guidelines for applying for Australian marriage immigration

1. Marriage/cohabitation category (V309/V310)

1. Applicants must meet the following conditions

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(1) Marry the guarantor, it is a legal, real and lasting relationship, and intend to continue this relationship after arriving in Australia;

(2) Plan to marry the guarantor when applying, and after the application is approved, Married at the time of approval, and both parties maintain a real and ongoing relationship;

(3) If they are cohabiting spouses, they have lived together with the guarantor for one year or more, and maintain a real and ongoing relationship;

(4) Living with the guarantor or only temporarily separated.

2. The guarantor (i.e. spouse) must meet the following conditions

(1) The guarantor must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a qualified New Zealand citizen, and be at least 18 years old. ; If necessary, a financial guarantee must also be provided;

(2) The sponsor can only sponsor a spouse or unmarried spouse twice in his life (referring to the result that the applicant obtains a visa guarantee). There should be at least five years between the two sponsorships;

(3) If the guarantor was originally sponsored to come to Australia as a spouse or unmarried spouse, it will take five years from the time of being sponsored to be eligible for sponsorship. A new spouse or unmarried spouse comes to Australia.

(4) If the guarantor was previously sponsored to obtain permanent residence in Australia through marriage, and later the marriage broke down and the guarantor found another overseas spouse, the new provisions restrict such persons from obtaining permanent residence in Australia within five years. It is possible to sponsor a new spouse.

3. Basic conditions for applicants to obtain permanent residence visas

(1) During the two-year temporary residence period, applicants can work or study. After two years from the date of submission of application, if both parties are still living together or meet the following conditions, the applicant can obtain a permanent residence visa;

(2) Continuously receive guarantee from the guarantor;

(3) Hold a spouse’s temporary residence visa;

(4) Still maintain a real and ongoing relationship with the sponsor, and have applied for a temporary residence visa at least two years ago;

(5) If the relationship with the guarantor has been terminated, but if the relationship is terminated due to domestic violence, death of the guarantor, etc., the applicant may still obtain a permanent residence visa.

II. Fiancé/Spouse Category (V300)

1. Applicants must meet the following conditions

(1) Plan to marry the guarantor and** * Live together and maintain a true and lasting marital relationship;

(2) Aged 18 or will turn 18 before registering marriage;

(3) Qualified in accordance with the Australian Legally married;

(4) The applicant has personally met and gotten to know his or her fiancée.

2. The guarantor (i.e. fiancé/e) must meet the following conditions

(1) The guarantor must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a qualified New Zealand citizen; if necessary , need to provide financial guarantee;

(2) Must be at least 18 years old or will be 18 years old before registering marriage;

(3) The guarantor can only be the spouse in his life Or the unmarried spouse sponsors twice (referring to the result that the applicant obtains visa sponsorship), and there is at least five years between the two sponsorships;

(4) If the guarantor was originally a spouse or unmarried spouse If you are sponsored to come to Australia, it will take five years from the time you are sponsored to be eligible to sponsor a new spouse or unmarried spouse to come to Australia.

3. The unmarried visa includes three steps

(1) If the applicant and the guarantor meet the following conditions, the applicant will be able to obtain a temporary visa for unmarried couples. The general visa validity period Nine months. During this period, the applicant must arrive in Australia, complete the marriage registration with the sponsor and submit the next application, namely a temporary spouse visa, within the validity period of his visa.

(2) The term of temporary spouse visa is two years. Two years later from the date of submission of application, if both parties still maintain a true and lasting marital relationship and meet the corresponding conditions, the applicant will be able to obtain a permanent residence visa.

(3) Before obtaining a permanent residence visa, the applicant must obtain continuous sponsorship from the guarantor and continue to maintain a true and lasting marital relationship with the guarantor, and then the applicant can eventually obtain a permanent residence visa. Applicants and their sponsors may also need to attend an interview with the Immigration Bureau before this. Of course, due to some unexpected circumstances, domestic violence or the death of the sponsor, the applicant may still be able to obtain a permanent residence visa.

　

2. Changes in Australian immigration policy

1. Immigration visa

If the existing 457 visa holders are engaged in If your occupation is not on the government’s mid- to long-term occupation list, you will not be able to apply for permanent residence status.

The existing 457 visa will also be abolished and replaced by the TSS visa.

2. Travel costs

Victoria City Link’s tolls have increased from $9.07 to $9.13. For drivers who use this road every working day, the annual cost will increase by $31.20.

3. Pensions

In order to encourage the elderly over 65 years old to downsize their homes, elderly people over 65 years old can deposit the proceeds from the sale of their houses into a pension account, which is $300,000. These contributions do not count towards the pre-tax or after-tax contribution caps and do not require existing age restrictions or other conditions to be met. People who receive pensions or disability benefits must meet the following conditions:

A. Have lived in Australia continuously for 10 years, of which at least 5 years have been working;

B. You have lived in Australia continuously for 10 years and can prove that you have not received a claim for a total of 5 years (or more) or you have lived in Australia continuously for 15 years.

4. Child care subsidy

To receive this subsidy, certain conditions must be met, such as the child being under 13 years old (including 13 years old), not yet in middle school, meeting the immunization requirements, and the parents It also meets the requirements for living conditions, etc.

5. Abolition of the Immigration Bureau

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has been formally established. The former Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Australian Immigration Service) has been officially abolished. The former Australian Immigration Minister will take up the position of the new department. .

　

3. Introduction to Australia’s 189 skilled immigrants

The Australian Visa Bureau is not affiliated with the Australian government, but is an independent British company. The Australian Government offers Australian visas for a low fee or for free when you apply directly.

The Australian Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is a skilled visa for Australian skilled workers and is not sponsored by an employer, state or territory or family member. Visa holders can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. Certain family members may be included in the application.

You must score at least 60 points (passing score) on the points test to qualify for this visa.

In order to submit a valid visa application, you need to first submit a letter of intent through Skill Select. You can do this within and outside Australia.

To apply for this visa, you must:

Be invited to apply;

Be under 45 years old when you are invited to apply;

< p> Nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and be listed on the relevant Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL);

Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessment agency as being suitable for your designated occupation;

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At least proficient in English;

Points test score of at least 60 points and meeting health and character requirements.