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.

パートナービザを保持している間に関係が解消された場合の影響は、ビザが一時的なものか永続的なものか、また内務省が認めている破局の理由によって異なります。関係解消が内務省が認めている理由のいずれかに当てはまる場合、その影響は異なる可能性があります。

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

あなたとの関係が終了することの意味は、どのようなビザが発給されるかによって異なります：

永住パートナービザ（サブクラス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.

短期滞在ビザ（サブクラス820/309）

一時的なパートナービザを所持している間に交際が終了した場合、ビザが取り消される可能性があります。あなたの主な責任は、あなたの関係のステータスが変更されたことを内務省に通知することです。以下では、内務省に通知する手順を説明します。

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.

オーストラリア入国管理局があなたの説明と証拠に問題がないと判断した場合、永住ビザを取得することができます。しかし、あなたの説明や証拠が基準を満たさない場合、ビザの取り消し手続きが行われ、オーストラリアを出国することになる可能性があります。この手続きは真摯に行い、必要に応じて専門家の指導を受けることが重要です。

内務省への通知

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.

状況変更を通知する方法は複数あります：

• 最も簡単な方法は、ImmiAccountの「Update Details」タブにある「Notification of Relationship Cessation」フォームに記入することです。
• または、事情変更届（Form 1022）を提出し、Eメールで通知することもできる。

変更があった場合は、直ちにビザ局に通知することが重要です。あなたの関係が本物でなくなったことが証明されたにもかかわらず、移民局にその旨を通知しなかった場合、あなたの状況を説明する機会を与えることなくビザが取り消される可能性があります。

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

オーストラリア入国管理局に状況の変更を通知した後、個人的な状況によっては、永住ビザでオーストラリアに滞在できる可能性があります。以下の状況が認められる可能性があります：

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

これらの状況のいずれかに該当する場合、同省に説明と証拠を提出する必要があります。事情の変更を同省に通知した後、通常28日以内に回答するよう求められます。各カテゴリーには個別の要件が適用されます：

家庭内暴力と家族内暴力

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:

経済的虐待：

Financial abuse is a behaviour limiting your access to money.

それも含まれる：

• 彼らに依存するようにお金を管理する
• ローンや契約の強要
• 買い物やお金の使い道について質問される
• only giving you money for purchases they agree to, or requiring receipts or proof of purchase for items
• 共同財政を、本人の意思に反して、または本人の知らないうちに私的に使用すること。
• 自分にも責任がある借金をする。
• スピード違反、有料道路、駐車違反など、あなたの名前で罰金を課す。
• not allowing you to work, so you are unable to have an income of your own
• 持参金に関連した虐待-持参金が支払われていないと主張したり、さらなる金銭や贈り物を強圧的に要求したりすること。

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.

あなたが提供した情報に問題がなければ、永住ビザを取得できる可能性があります。

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.

スポンサーとの間に子供がいる

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.

パートナーが死亡

ビザのスポンサーであるパートナーが亡くなった場合でも、永住権を取得できる可能性があります。ただし、もしパートナーが生きていれば、あなたとの関係が続いていたことを証明する必要があります。また、死亡証明書により死亡を証明する必要があります。できるだけ早く死亡を移民局に通知することが重要です。

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ビザ取り消しの可能性

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:

• 新規ビザの申請
• あるいは、オーストラリアを離れるための旅行計画を立てる。

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.

別のビザを申請する

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:

• 学生ビザ
• 技能移住ビザ
• ワーキングホリデービザ
• 保護ビザ

別のビザを申請した場合、申請が審査されるまでオーストラリアに滞在できるブリッジングビザが与えられます。

交際が終了し、パートナー・ビザを取得している場合は、法的アドバイスを求めること。

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.

パートナービザを保持したまま交際が終了した場合、オーストラリア移民弁護士との契約は非常に貴重です。私たちのチームは、移民法の専門知識を提供し、お客様に合ったアドバイスを提供し、書類作成をサポートし、移民局とのコミュニケーションにおいてお客様の代理を務めます。私たちのサポートにより、ビザの要件を効果的にナビゲートし、ビザを保持する可能性を高め、プロセス全体を通してストレスを軽減することができます。

よくある質問

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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