Partner Visa

Australia: Partner Visa Subclasses 309/100 and 820/801

The Partner visa subclasses in Australia allow spouses or partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their loved ones in Australia. Here are the key details:

Visa Types:

• Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100): Applied for offshore and includes temporary (309) and permanent (100) stages.
• Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801): Applied for onshore and includes temporary (820) and permanent (801) stages.

Eligibility:

• Spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
• Evidence of a genuine relationship, such as marriage certificates or proof of partnership.

Benefits:

• Allows partners to live, work, and study in Australia.
• Provides a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship.

Canada: Spousal Sponsorship Programs

Canada offers spousal sponsorship programs for spouses or partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, facilitating their relocation to Canada. Here are the key details:

Eligibility:

• Spouses or partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Evidence of a genuine relationship, such as marriage certificates or proof of partnership.

Process:

• The Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors their spouse or partner for permanent residency.
• Applications are processed through specific spousal sponsorship streams.

Benefits:

• Allows spouses or partners to live, work, and study in Canada while awaiting permanent residency.
• Provides a pathway to Canadian permanent residency and citizenship.

Application Process

Documentation:

• Australia: Gather marriage certificates or proof of partnership, evidence of relationship, and other required documents.
• Canada: Collect marriage certificates or proof of partnership, evidence of relationship, and sponsor’s documents.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Meet specific eligibility requirements set by Australian and Canadian immigration authorities.

Processing Times:

• Processing times vary and can be checked on the respective immigration websites.