重要更新：永久伴侣签证及代理人代表

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.

永久伴侣签证资格（100类和801类）

内政部允许申请人在原伴侣签证申请提交满两年后，申请永久伴侣签证（801子类）的评估。符合资格的担保人须为澳大利亚公民、澳大利亚永久居民或符合资格的新西兰公民。申请人还须持续满足内政部所有要求，包括提供关系真实且持续的证明，并在评估时持有合法签证身份。

为加快永久伴侣签证的评估进程，您需提交补充材料。仅在申请时持有有效签证身份者方可进入永久签证阶段。由澳大利亚公民、澳大利亚永久居民或符合资格的新西兰公民担保的申请人，可通过此途径申请永久签证。

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如果您想了解有关签证的更多信息，请联系澳大利亚移民律师进行咨询。

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申请者关键步骤

1. 及时提交信息： 所有必需信息及证明文件必须 在 满两年 之际 直接提交 至ImmiAccount账户 。所需文件包括出生证明、共同所有权证明或共同责任证明等材料。
2. 更新联系信息：请确保您的联系信息在ImmiAccount中保持最新状态。
3. 提供最新证明材料：所有申请均需证明关系真实且持续存在。支持性文件可包括关系现状证明、有效体检报告及有效无犯罪证明。材料应涵盖财务状况、共同责任及未来规划，以证明双方存在承诺关系或事实婚姻关系。处于事实婚姻关系或作为事实婚姻伴侣的申请人，需提供反映其关系状态及长期意图的证明文件。
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.

常见附加文件要求

除持续关系证明外，某些申请还需满足特定附加要求。您可能需要提供：

• 新健康证明：若受抚养申请人已达到新的年龄里程碑。
• 脊髓灰质炎疫苗接种证明：若主要申请人曾前往或停留于被视为高风险的国家。
• 新的无犯罪记录证明：若申请人曾离开澳大利亚超过3个月。
• 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.
• 健康承诺：若主要申请人处于怀孕状态且需作出健康承诺。

你们关系的变化

如果您的情况发生变化，包括与伴侣的关系已结束，您必须就后续步骤寻求专业建议。具体而言，如果您的关系已结束，但您与伴侣育有受抚养子女，或者您曾遭受家庭暴力或家暴，您可能仍有资格继续申请签证。但请务必记住，任何关系状况的变化都可能影响您的签证条件和移民身份，因此就如何继续办理签证申请寻求专业建议至关重要。

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确保代理人表述清晰

移民局强调的关键程序问题在于，必须在临时签证（309/820）和永久签证（100/801）两个阶段都明确且完整地指定代理人代表资格。

• 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.
• 审查现有申请：若您的申请已提交，您的代表必须核查最新的956或956A表格，确认每个适用子类别均已明确标注，并在必要时将更新后的956表格上传至ImmiAccount。

您对这一细节的关注至关重要，这能确保信函及时送达正确收件人，并避免不必要的处理延误。

The Department of Home Affairs' Preferred Contact Channel

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

• 使用ImmiAccount可确保相关信息送达正确地点，并及时得到处理。
• 发送到伴侣签证邮箱的邮件将无法得到及时处理，且仅在特定情况下予以回复。

我们能为您提供哪些帮助

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.

您是否需要协助审核当前伴侣签证文件以准备永久居留阶段？或者您需要更新956表格以包含两种签证子类别？

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常见问题（FAQ）

我的永久伴侣签证申请何时会得到评估？

您申请永久伴侣签证（100子类或801子类）的资格评估，始于您首次提交伴侣签证申请（309子类或820子类）满两年之时。对于在境内提交伴侣签证申请（820子类）的人士，该两年期限自申请提交之日起计算。

我该在哪里提交永久伴侣签证的新文件？

您必须将所有补充信息和证明文件直接提交至ImmiAccount。

为什么我需要新的无犯罪记录证明？

若您作为申请人自提交原始无犯罪记录证明后曾离境澳大利亚超过三个月，则需重新提交新的无犯罪记录证明。此外，未曾提供澳大利亚联邦警察局（AFP）无犯罪记录证明的309子类签证持有者，必须提交该证明。

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956/956A表格上明确注明临时签证（如820）和永久签证（如801）的子类别。若仅列出其中一种，您的律师与移民局的沟通可能会受到限制，且最终决定通知可能分开发送。