重要更新：永久伴侶簽證與代理人代表

This update is essential for anyone holding or applying for a Partner (provisional) (subclass 309) or Partner (temporary) (subclass 820) visa, as it outlines the path to the Permanent Partner visa and highlights critical procedural reminders from the Department of Home Affairs. The Subclass 309 is an offshore partner visa, requiring the applicant to be outside Australia at the time of application, while the Subclass 820 is an onshore partner visa, allowing applicants to live, work, and study in Australia on a bridging visa while their application is processed. The partner visa Australia process involves both onshore and offshore applications, and understanding the requirements for an Australian partner visa application is essential for a successful outcome.

We urge you to review these points carefully to ensure a smooth transition to your permanent residency. Consulting an experienced migration lawyer can help ensure compliance with all requirements and maximise your chances of a successful application.

永久伴侶簽證資格（子類別100及801）

內政部允許申請人在原始伴侶簽證申請提交滿兩年後，可申請永久伴侶簽證（子類別801）的評估。符合資格的擔保人必須是澳洲公民、澳洲永久居民或符合資格的新西蘭公民。申請人亦須持續滿足內政部所有要求，包括提供關係真實且持續的證明，並在評估時持有合法簽證身份。

為使永久伴侶簽證評估能迅速進行，您須提交補充資料。僅在申請時持有有效簽證身份者，方可進入永久簽證階段。由澳洲公民、澳洲永久居民或符合資格的新西蘭公民擔保的申請人，方可透過此途徑申請永久簽證。

[免費諮詢]

預約諮詢‍

如果您有興趣獲得有關簽證的更多資訊，請聯繫澳大利亞移民律師進行諮詢。

[/free_consultation]

申請者關鍵步驟

1. 準時提交資料： 所有必要資訊及證明文件必須 在屆滿兩年的 確切時間點 ，直接提交至 ImmiAccount系統 。所需文件包括出生證明、共同擁有權證明或共同責任證明等項目。
2. 更新聯絡資料：請確保您的聯絡資訊在 ImmiAccount 中保持最新狀態。
3. 提供最新證明：所有申請均須提交關係真實且持續的證明文件。佐證文件可包含關係現狀證明、有效健康檢查報告及有效警察證明書。相關證明應涵蓋財務狀況、共同責任及未來規劃，以彰顯雙方具承諾關係或事實婚姻關係。處於事實婚姻關係或以事實伴侶身分申請者，應提交能反映其關係狀態及長期意圖的文件。
4. Expedite Processing: Submitting a decision-ready partner visa application, with relationship evidence, health exams, and police checks all current and complete, is the most effective way to reduce delays at the permanent stage.

常見附加文件要求

除持續關係證明外，部分申請還需滿足特定附加要求。您可能需要提供：

• 新健康證明：若受撫養申請人已達到新的年齡里程碑。
• 小兒麻痺疫苗接種證明：若主要申請人曾從被視為高風險的國家出發，或曾在該國停留。
• 新的無犯罪證明：若申請人曾離開澳洲超過三個月。
• Australian Federal Police (AFP) Police Clearance: Subclass 309 visa holders are required to provide an Australian Federal Police (AFP) clearance if not previously submitted. This may also be requested for Subclass 820 visa holders.
• 健康承諾：若主要申請人當時懷孕且須作出健康承諾。

你們關係的變化

若您的情況有所變更，包括與伴侶的關係已結束，您必須就後續步驟尋求專業建議。具體而言，若您與伴侶的關係已結束，但雙方育有受撫養子女，或您曾遭受家庭暴力，您可能仍有資格繼續進行簽證申請。然而，請務必記住，任何關係狀態的變更都可能影響您的簽證條件及移民身分，因此務必就如何繼續進行簽證申請尋求專業建議。

[aml_difference][/aml_difference]

確保代理人表述清晰

該部門強調的一項關鍵程序問題，在於需明確且完整地指定代理人代表權限，此要求適用於臨時簽證（309/820）與永久簽證（100/801）兩個階段。

• Use Form 956/956A Correctly: When appointing a migration lawyer or an authorised recipient using Form 956 or Form 956A, both Partner Visa subclasses must be clearly specified, for example, Subclass 820 and Subclass 801, or Subclass 309 and Subclass 100. Working with a legal team can help ensure all steps in the application process and visa process are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Risk of Incomplete Communication: If the form fails to indicate both subclasses, communication from the Department of Home Affairs will be limited to the subclass identified.
• Separate Notifications: If your migration lawyer is not clearly authorised for both subclasses and a decision is made, the notification of the grant or refusal will be sent separately.
• 審核現有申請：若您的申請已提交，您的代表必須審閱最新的表格956或956A，以確認每個適用子類別均已明確標示，並在必要時將更新後的表格956上傳至ImmiAccount。

您對此細節的關注至關重要，這能確保信函及時發送至正確收件人，並避免不必要的處理延誤。

The Department of Home Affairs' Preferred Contact Channel

The Department of Home Affairs' preferred contact channel is directly through ImmiAccount.

• 使用 ImmiAccount 可確保相關資訊送達正確地點，並獲得及時審核。
• 發送至伴侶簽證信箱的電郵將不會獲得即時處理，且僅在有限情況下予以回覆。

我們能為您提供哪些協助

The transition from a provisional to a permanent Partner visa is a crucial step. Applicants may be granted a bridging visa while their partner visa processing is underway, allowing them to remain in Australia during the transition from a temporary partner visa to permanent residency. Missing the two-year mark for document submission or failing to provide current evidence of your relationship with your Australian partner can result in significant delays. Ensuring your migration lawyer is correctly appointed for both stages is essential for effective communication with the Department. A clear visa pathway, including temporary residency and eventual eligibility for Australian citizenship, depends on timely submission of documents and successful visa approval.

At Australian Migration Lawyers, we can review your file to ensure all your documents, including health checks and police clearances, are valid, your relationship evidence is comprehensive, and your migration lawyer is correctly appointed for both stages. Our team has extensive experience assisting applicants and their Australian partner through each stage of the temporary partner visa and permanent residency process. Contact us today to secure your path to permanent residency.

您是否需要協助檢視現有的伴侶簽證文件，為永久居留階段做準備？抑或需要協助更新表格956，以涵蓋兩種簽證子類別？

[成功案例] [/成功案例]

常見問題 (FAQ)

我的永久伴侶簽證申請將於何時進行審核？

您申請永久伴侶簽證（子類別100或801）的資格評估，將自您首次提交伴侶簽證申請（子類別309或820）之日起滿兩年後啟動。若您提交的是境內伴侶簽證申請（子類別820），則兩年期限自申請提交之日開始計算。

我該將永久伴侶簽證的新文件提交至何處？

您必須將所有額外資料及證明文件直接提交至 ImmiAccount。

為何我需要新的無犯罪紀錄證明？

若您作為申請人，自提交原始警察核查證明後曾離開澳洲超過三個月，則須重新申請新的警察核查證明。此外，未曾提供澳洲聯邦警察局（AFP）核發之警察核查證明之309子類別簽證持有者，必須提交該證明文件。

My migration lawyer's Form 956 only listed my temporary visa, such as Subclass 820. Is this a problem?

是的。移民局要求在表格956/956A上必須明確標註臨時簽證類別（例如820）與永久簽證類別（例如801）。若僅列出其中一項，您的律師與移民局的溝通可能受到限制，且最終決定通知可能分開寄送。