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.

파트너 비자를 소지한 상태에서 관계가 종료된 경우의 결과는 비자가 일시적인지 영구적인지 여부와 내무부에서 인정하는 헤어짐의 이유에 따라 달라집니다. 관계 파탄이 내무부에서 인정하는 사유 중 하나에 해당하는 경우, 그 영향은 달라질 수 있습니다.

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

관계 종료의 의미는 보유 비자에 따라 달라집니다:

영구 파트너 비자(하위 클래스 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.

임시 비자(하위 클래스 820/309)

임시 파트너 비자를 소지한 상태에서 관계가 종료되는 경우 비자가 취소될 가능성이 있습니다. 회원님의 주된 책임은 내무부에 관계 상태의 변경을 알리는 것입니다. 아래에는 내무부에 알리기 위해 따라야 할 단계가 간략하게 설명되어 있습니다.

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.

법무부에서 귀하의 설명과 증거가 만족스럽다고 판단하면 영주 비자를 발급받을 수 있습니다. 그러나 소명이나 증거가 기준에 미치지 못하는 경우 이민부는 비자 취소 절차를 진행할 수 있으며, 이로 인해 호주에서 출국할 수 있습니다. 이 절차를 성실히 처리하고 필요한 경우 전문가의 도움을 받는 것이 중요합니다.

내무부 신고

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.

여러 가지 방법으로 회원님의 상황 변경을 교육부에 알릴 수 있습니다:

• 가장 쉬운 방법은 Immi 계정의 '세부 정보 업데이트' 탭에서 관계 종료 알림 양식을 작성하는 것입니다.
• 또는 상황 변경 양식(양식 1022)을 제출하여 이메일로 통지할 수도 있습니다.

변경 사항을 즉시 국무부에 통보하는 것이 중요합니다. 관계가 더 이상 진실하지 않은 것으로 입증되고 이를 미 국무부에 알리지 않은 경우, 상황을 설명할 기회를 주지 않고 비자가 취소될 수 있습니다.

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

법무부에 상황 변경을 통보한 후에는 개인 상황에 따라 영주 비자로 호주에 체류할 수 있을 가능성이 있습니다. 다음과 같은 상황이 인정될 수 있습니다:

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

이러한 상황 중 하나에 해당되는 경우 회원님은 설명과 증거를 교육부에 제출해야 합니다. 변경된 상황을 법무부에 통지한 후에는 일반적으로 28일 이내에 답변할 수 있는 기회가 주어집니다. 나열된 각 범주에 대해 별도의 요건이 적용됩니다:

가정 및 가족 폭력

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:

재정적 남용:

Financial abuse is a behaviour limiting your access to money.

여기에는 다음이 포함될 수 있습니다:

• 돈을 통제하여 그들에게 의존하게 만듭니다.
• 대출 또는 계약에 서명하도록 강요하는 행위
• 사용자의 구매 내역이나 사용처에 대해 질문하는 행위
• only giving you money for purchases they agree to, or requiring receipts or proof of purchase for items
• 귀하의 의사에 반하거나 귀하 모르게 공동 재정을 개인적인 용도로 사용하는 경우
• 귀하가 책임져야 하는 부채 발생
• 과속, 유료 도로, 주차 벌금 등 본인 명의로 벌금이 부과되는 경우
• not allowing you to work, so you are unable to have an income of your own
• 지참금 관련 학대 - 지참금을 지불하지 않았다고 주장하거나 추가 금전이나 선물을 강압적으로 요구하는 행위 등.

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.

미국 국무부가 귀하가 제공한 정보에 만족하는 경우 영주비자를 받을 수 있습니다.

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.

스폰서에게 자녀가 있는 경우

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.

파트너 사망

비자를 스폰서하는 파트너가 사망한 경우에도 영주권을 신청할 수 있습니다. 그러나 배우자가 아직 살아 있었다면 관계가 지속되었을 것이라는 점을 입증해야 합니다. 또한 사망 증명서를 통해 사망에 대한 증거를 제출해야 합니다. 사망 사실을 가능한 한 빨리 이민국에 알리는 것이 중요합니다.

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비자 취소 가능성

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:

• 새 비자 신청
• 또는 호주를 떠나기 위한 여행 계획을 세우세요.

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.

다른 비자 신청

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:

• 학생 비자
• 숙련된 이민 비자
• 워킹홀리데이 비자
• 보호 비자

다른 비자를 신청하면 신청이 검토될 때까지 호주에 체류할 수 있는 브리징 비자를 발급받게 됩니다.

관계가 종료되었고 파트너 비자를 소지하고 있는 경우 법률 자문을 구하세요.

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.

파트너 비자를 보유한 상태에서 관계가 종료될 경우 호주 이민 변호사의 도움을 받는 것이 매우 중요합니다. 저희 팀은 이민법에 대한 전문 지식을 제공하고, 맞춤형 조언을 제공하며, 서류 준비를 돕고, 이민 당국과의 커뮤니케이션에서 귀하를 대변합니다. 저희의 지원을 통해 비자 요건을 효과적으로 해결하여 비자를 유지할 가능성을 높이고 절차 전반에 걸친 스트레스를 완화할 수 있습니다.

자주 묻는 질문

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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