Partner Visa Refusals in 2017/18

Australian Partner Visa Refusals in 2017/18.

A Freedom of Information report from Australian Immigration, has shown the numbers of Partner Visa Refusals, distributed between applications lodged with and without a Migration agent, and finalised in 2017/18.

The figures below, taken from that report, show:

    • 13.23% of offshore partner visa applications
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Partner Visa Refusals in 2016/17

Australian Partner Visa Refusals in 2016/17.

A Freedom of Information report from Australian Immigration, has shown the numbers of Partner Visa Refusals, distributed between applications lodged with and without a Migration agent, and finalised in 2016/17.

The figures below, taken from that report, show:

    • 11.55% of offshore partner visa applications
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Why does an Australian Partner Visa cost over $7,000?

What does the $7,000+ Australian Partner Visa Fee get you?.

Many people complain about the cost of a Partner Visa in Australia, and after all at just over $7,000, it isn’t cheap.  It must be one of the most expensive in the world.

Update 2022/23: It is now $8,085.

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Partner Visa Subclass 801 Processing Times 2019 Q1

How long does a subclass 801 Partner Visa take to process?.

This question is not easy to answer, due to many variables, including how well the application is prepared, how long security checks take to complete (dependent on the applicant’s home country), etc.

I do have times for … Read the rest

What is a De Facto Relationship for Immigration

What is a de facto relationship for Immigration?.

Some Australian visa applicants are not aware of the meaning of a de facto relationship, as their country does not have anything similar. They are either married or single.

In Australia, a de facto relationship is the term for a relationship of … Read the rest

5 Year Wait Between Partner Visa Applications

Five Year Wait Between Separate Partner Visa Applications.

A sponsor for a Partner Visa cannot sponsor more than 2 partners in a lifetime, and each must be at least 5 years apart.

Some people find the information on this to be confusing, especially those who are not on partner visas, … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times March 2019

Partner Visa Processing Times March 2019.

The Australian Immigration Department released the Visa processing times for March 2019, on the 26th April 2019.

Although these figures show the global averages for the first 75% and the last 10%, of applications processed in March 2019, the average processing time is often … Read the rest

Approval of Sponsor before Partner Visa Application

Partners Sponsor to apply for Sponsorship Before Partner Application.

In 2018 the Australian government introduced a new requirement for those sponsoring their spouses for a partner visa.

The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 was passed by the Senate on Wednesday 28th November 2018.

This bill was … Read the rest

Partner Visa Grant Statistics 2015 to 2019

Statistics for Partner Visa Grants.

Partner Visa grants have reduced from 47,825 per year in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 years, down to 39,799 for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 years.
This is a 16.7% drop in partner visa grants.

Partner Visa Applications.

52,177 Partner visa applications in 2015–16
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Partner Visa Refusals

Partner Visa Refusals are NOT uncommon.

I came across an interesting figure for Partner Visa refusals, for 2015-16 and 2016-17, where it was stated that about 50% of Partner Visa applications, where the applicant did the application themselves, were refused during those years. 53.8% in 2015-16 and 47% in 2016-17.… Read the rest