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How To Successfully Apply For The Prospective Marriage Visa
Jeremiah Lucas
The Australian prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) is a permit for people that would want to marry Australian citizens. The visa allows you to live in the country for nine months. Below is a guide on how to apply for a prospective marriage visa in Australia.
An experienced immigration agent will examine your situation and advise whether the visa will serve your needs. Visa processing could take up to 17 months. As such, it is advisable to make your application in advance. It is also vital to note that visa requests should be made from outside Australia. The agent will examine the possibility of a successful application. For instance, you cannot apply for the visa if you are below 18 years of age.
The agent will also advise which documents are needed to apply for the visa. Other than your identification documents. You also need:
- Sufficient evidence to prove that you are in a relationship with your partner. You must have met with your partner. This requirement also applies to organised marriages.
- You should have a report from a certified celebrant showing that you intend to wed during the nine months. Weddings can be conducted outside Australia. However, they must meet the set legal requirements.
- You must meet the character requirements. A police report will prove that you are a citizen of good character.
- You will need a health report to show that you do not have infectious diseases that may endanger the lives of Australian citizens.
The agent will also examine the eligibility of your sponsor. Typically, your sponsor must have adequate finances to cater to your needs as you live in the country. They should not have sponsored someone else on a similar visa.
Take advantage of the entitlements that come with the prospective marriage visa. For instance, it allows you to bring in immediate family members who meet the health and character requirements. Besides, you can work and study in the country. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can enter or leave the country.
The prospective marriage visa cannot be renewed. Apply for a temporary partner visa (subclass 820) if you would want to extend your stay. A permanent partner visa (subclass 801) allows you to become a permanent Australian resident.
Conduct some due diligence to ensure your agent is licenced to provide immigration services. They should have a fair pricing strategy. You may need personalised services such as online consulting since you will make the application from outside the country.
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