Implications of a relationship ending on a Partner visa in Australia

Navigating the complexities of partner visas in Australia can be daunting, especially when faced with the uncertainty of a relationship ending unexpectedly. Partner visas are exclusively granted to genuine and committed relationships. However, we recognise that not all relationships unfold as anticipated, for various reasons. If you find yourself on a partner visa and your relationship comes to an end, it's crucial to understand your rights and options. Our Australian Migration Lawyers understand the stress and confusion this situation can bring. That's why we're here to guide you through the implications and potential pathways forward.

Ang mga kahihinatnan ng isang relasyon pagwawakas habang may hawak na isang partner visa hinge sa kung ang visa ay pansamantala o permanente, pati na rin ang mga dahilan sa likod ng breakup, bilang kinikilala ng Department of Home Affairs. Kung ang pagkasira ng relasyon ay nakahanay sa isa sa mga tinatanggap na dahilan ng Departamento, ang mga implikasyon ay maaaring magkakaiba.

For temporary partner visas, if the relationship breakdown doesn't fall within the Department's accepted reasons, the visa holder may be required to leave Australia unless an alternative visa is secured. Conversely, holders of permanent partner visas generally have the right to remain in Australia, irrespective of their relationship status.

It's essential to recognise your obligations regarding notifying the Department of Home Affairs of any changes to your relationship status. Failure to do so can have serious implications for your immigration status. Our team is here to provide clarity and support during this challenging time. We can help you understand your options for alternative visas and assist you in navigating the Department of Home Affairs process.

Impact of Visa Type on Relationship Breakdown

Ang mga implikasyon ng pagwawakas ng iyong relasyon ay depende sa kung ano ang visa ay gaganapin:

Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801/100)

If you are the holder of a permanent partner visa, either subclass 309 or 100, then your right to stay in Australia is permanent. This means that it is not dependent upon your relationship continuing. Therefore, if your relationship does end, you are not required to notify the Department and you can continue living in Australia.

Pansamantalang visa (Subclass 820/309)

In the case na magtapos ang relasyon ninyo habang may temporary partner visa, may possibility na ma revoke ang visa mo. Ang iyong pangunahing responsibilidad ay upang ipaalam sa Department of Home Affairs tungkol sa pagbabago sa iyong katayuan ng relasyon. Sa ibaba, binabalangkas namin ang mga hakbang na dapat sundin para sa pagpapaalam sa Kagawaran.

Once you've informed the Department, they will provide an opportunity for you to explain your circumstances. They will then assess whether the cause of your relationship breakdown aligns with their accepted reasons. You'll need to substantiate your claim with evidence, which will undergo a thorough evaluation.

Kung sakaling makita ng Kagawaran ang iyong paliwanag at katibayan na kasiya siya, maaari kang maging karapat dapat para sa isang permanenteng visa. Gayunpaman, kung ang iyong paliwanag o katibayan ay hindi naaayon sa kanilang pamantayan, ang Kagawaran ay maaaring magpatuloy sa mga paglilitis sa pagkansela ng visa, na potensyal na magresulta sa iyong pag alis mula sa Australia. Mahalaga na masigasig na hawakan ang prosesong ito at humingi ng propesyonal na patnubay kung kinakailangan.

Abiso sa Department of Home Affairs

Partner visas require proof that a relationship is ‘genuine and continuing. If this changes, and your relationship is no longer genuine or continuing, then you are required to notify the Department of Home Affairs immediately. This is because, without this criterion being met, you are no longer eligible for the visa that you hold.

Mayroong maraming mga paraan na maaari mong ipaalam sa Kagawaran ang iyong pagbabago sa sitwasyon:

• Ang pinakamadaling paraan ay upang makumpleto ang Notification of Relationship Cessation form sa tab na 'Update Details' sa iyong ImmiAccount.
• Bilang kahalili, maaari mong ipaalam sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng email sa pamamagitan ng pagsusumite ng form ng Pagbabago ng mga Pangyayari (Form 1022).

Mahalagang ipaalam agad sa Kagawaran ang pagbabago. Kung napatunayan na hindi na genuine ang inyong relasyon at hindi mo pa naabisuhan ang Department, maaaring kanselahin ang iyong visa nang hindi ka binigyan ng pagkakataon na ipaliwanag ang iyong kalagayan.

Options to remain in Australia: The step-by-step process

Matapos mong ipaalam sa Kagawaran ang iyong pagbabago sa sitwasyon, may posibilidad na maaari kang manatili sa Australia sa isang permanenteng visa, depende sa iyong personal na kalagayan. Maaaring tanggapin ang mga sumusunod na pangyayari:

1. You are experiencing domestic and family violence.
2. You have a child with your sponsor.
3. Your partner dies.

Kung ang isa sa mga sitwasyong ito ay nalalapat sa iyo, kung gayon ikaw ay kinakailangang magbigay ng paliwanag at katibayan sa Departamento. Matapos mong ipaalam sa Department ang pagbabago ng iyong kalagayan, bibigyan ka ng paanyaya na tumugon - karaniwan sa loob ng 28 araw. Ang mga hiwalay na kinakailangan ay nalalapat para sa bawat nakalistang kategorya:

Karahasan sa tahanan at pamilya

If you are in danger, please call the Police on 000. They can help you in an emergency if your life is in danger. You can also call 1800RESPECT for free, over-the-phone counselling services. Domestic and family violence is a matter that is taken very seriously and ensuring your safety is a matter of first priority. It is important to clarify that your partner can not cancel your visa, even if they threaten it.

If you are safe and under no immediate risk of harm, but you have been the victim of domestic or family violence, then you may notify the Department of the change in your relationship status. You will be asked to provide evidence of your circumstances. Domestic and family violence does not have to be physical violence, but includes any behaviour that places you in fear of you or your family’s safety. The following list provides some examples of family violence:

Pang aabuso sa pananalapi:

Financial abuse is a behaviour limiting your access to money.

Maaari itong isama ang:

• pagkontrol sa pera kaya umaasa ka sa kanila
• pagpilit sa iyo na pumirma para sa mga pautang o kontrata
• pagtatanong sa iyo tungkol sa mga pagbili na ginagawa mo o kung saan mo ginugugol ang iyong pera
• only giving you money for purchases they agree to, or requiring receipts or proof of purchase for items
• Paggamit ng Joint Finances para sa Personal na Paggamit laban sa Iyong mga Nais o Nang Hindi Mo Alam
• nagkakaroon ng mga utang na ikaw din ang may pananagutan
• pagkakaroon ng multa sa iyong pangalan – kabilang ang pagmamadali, toll road, multa sa paradahan at iba pa
• not allowing you to work, so you are unable to have an income of your own
• Ang pang-aabuso na may kaugnayan sa dote – kabilang na ang pag-angkin ng dote ay hindi binayaran at sapilitang paghingi ng karagdagang pera o regalo.

After submitting the change in circumstances form online for your Partner visa and sponsorship application, your partner will be automatically disconnected from all of your ImmiAccounts. This includes:

• Detachment from both your former partner's and migration agent's accounts
• Prioritising your safety and privacy

The form will prompt you to indicate the cessation date of your relationship with your partner. Additionally, it will inquire whether you have encountered family violence or have children with your sponsor. If both circumstances are applicable to your situation, it is crucial to select both the family violence and children of the relationship options on the form. This step ensures that your application is promptly removed, as selection of the family violence option alone triggers the automatic removal.

It is advisable to create a new ImmiAccount, using an email address inaccessible to your former partner. Subsequently, we will reach out to facilitate the transfer of your application to your new ImmiAccount. For this, we will require your:

• New ImmiAccount username
• Email address for this purpose

When asked to provide an explanation of your reason for separation, you will then be required to submit evidence of the violence, such as:

• medical reports
• police records that support claims of family violence

Professionals like social workers and psychologists may also provide evidence, assessing the consistency of claims and identifying perpetrators. Education professionals can offer observations aligned with the victim's claims, highlighting details and identifying alleged perpetrators to strengthen the case.

Kung ang Kagawaran ay nasiyahan sa impormasyon na iyong ibinigay, kung gayon maaari ka pa ring maging karapat dapat para sa isang permanenteng visa.

For onshore Subclass 820 Visa applicants or holders, establishing a claim of domestic violence may lead to the grant of a Permanent Partner Subclass 801 visa. However, for offshore Subclass 309 applicants awaiting visa approval, even with a domestic violence claim, the visa won't be granted until the Subclass 309 is approved. Similarly, holders of Subclass 309 visas in Australia awaiting the Permanent Partner Visa – Subclass 100 may be granted the visa upon establishing a domestic violence claim.

May anak ka sa sponsor mo

If you have had a child with your sponsor, but your relationship is no longer continuing, you may still be eligible for Permanent residence in Australia. To qualify under this category, you must have parental responsibility for at least one child under 18 years of age. Additionally, you will need to provide evidence that the applicant is the parent of the child. This may be in the form of a birth certificate or any family court orders that concern the child. If the Department accepts your evidence, you may be granted permanent residence.

Namatay ang partner mo

Kung pumanaw na ang partner na nag sponsor ng visa mo, maaari ka pa ring maging eligible para sa permanent residence. Gayunpaman, kakailanganin mong ipakita na ang iyong relasyon ay nagpatuloy kung sila ay buhay pa. Kailangan mo ring mag supply ng katibayan ng kamatayan sa pamamagitan ng isang sertipiko ng kamatayan. Mahalagang ipaalam sa Kagawaran ang pagkamatay sa lalong madaling panahon.

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Posibleng pagkansela ng visa

If your relationship is no longer ‘genuine and continuing’, then there is a possibility that your visa may be cancelled. As explained above, there are a number of reasons that permit temporary visa holders to continue on their path to attain permanent residence, even after their relationship has broken down. However, whilst these circumstances can be common, they do not apply to everyone. If your circumstances do not meet the exempt criteria, then it is unlikely that you will be able to retain your temporary visa, and you may be asked to:

• Mag apply ng bagong visa
• O gumawa ng mga plano sa paglalakbay upang umalis sa Australia.

If you believe that your application was incorrectly decided, you might be able to seek review of the decision at Australia’s administrative review tribunal or, further, at the Federal Court. It is imperative to engage an Australian Migration Lawyer through this process.

Pag apply ng ibang visa

In the event that your partner visa is cancelled, and you are not eligible for a permanent partner visa under one of the categories listed above, you may seek to apply for a different visa. It is not uncommon for applicants to do this, as many have established a meaningful life in Australia and do not seek to return to their home country. Some of the visa options you may consider applying for include:

• Mga visa ng mag aaral
• Bihasang migrant visa
• Bakasyon visa sa pagtatrabaho
• Visa ng proteksyon

Kapag nakapag apply ka na ng ibang visa, bibigyan ka ng bridging visa na magpapahintulot sa iyo na manatili sa Australia hanggang sa maisaalang alang ang iyong aplikasyon.

Humingi ng legal advice kung natapos na ang relasyon ninyo at naka partner visa na kayo

If your relationship has ended and you hold a partner visa, it is important to seek legal advice. It is not uncommon for people to notify the Department that their relationship has ended without their knowledge. Resultantly, you may be caught unaware when the Department may then issue you a letter asking you to explain your circumstances. There are tight time frames in which you are required to respond to these requests, and failure to comply may result in visa cancellation. Engaging a lawyer will ensure that the information you provide is satisfactory to meet the Department’s standards and give you the best chance possible of retaining your visa.

Ang pagsali sa isang Australian Migration Lawyer ay napakahalaga kapag natapos ang iyong relasyon habang may hawak na partner visa. Ang aming koponan ay magbibigay ng kadalubhasaan sa batas ng imigrasyon, mag aalok ng nababagay na payo, tumulong sa paghahanda ng dokumentasyon, at kumakatawan sa iyo sa mga komunikasyon sa mga awtoridad ng imigrasyon. Sa aming suporta, maaari kang mag navigate sa mga kinakailangan sa visa nang epektibo, pinatataas ang iyong mga pagkakataon na mapanatili ang iyong visa at maibsan ang stress sa buong proseso.

Mga Madalas Itanong

What happens if my partner’s relationship ends while on a temporary visa?

If your relationship ends while on a temporary partner visa (subclass 820 or 309), you must notify the Department of Home Affairs. Unless you qualify for permanent residency under special circumstances (such as family violence, having a child with your sponsor, or the death of the sponsor), the Department may cancel your visa and you may need to leave Australia or apply for another visa immediately.

Can I stay in Australia if my relationship ends, but I have a child?

Yes, if you and your sponsoring partner have a child together and you have ongoing parental responsibility or involvement, you may still be eligible for a permanent partner visa even if the relationship ends.

What evidence is needed to prove domestic violence to the Department?

The Department of Home Affairs accepts both judicial and non-judicial evidence, such as:

• Court orders (intervention or protection orders) under the state or territory law
• Police reports corroborating the domestic violence
• Assessments from qualified professionals (for example, doctors, psychologists, or social workers)

Do I need to inform the Department if my partner dies?

Yes. You must notify the Department of Home Affairs immediately if your sponsoring partner passes away. In many cases, you may still be eligible for the permanent partner visa, provided the relationship was genuine and continuing at the time of your partner’s death.

Why should I contact a migration lawyer after a breakup?

A relationship breakdown can place your visa status at risk, particularly if you are on a temporary visa. A migration lawyer can:

• Assess whether an exception applies to your case
• Advise you on alternative visa options
• Help you notify the Department correctly
• Reduce the risk of your becoming unlawful

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