In partner visa applications, if the sponsor has obtained Australian permanent residency through a contributory parent visa (143/864 category), there are some specific rules to be aware of.

Key Policy Point:

For sponsors who received their 143/864 visa on or after July 1, 2009, if they had a marriage or de facto relationship with their partner before their visa approval, they must wait 5 years after the visa grant date before they can sponsor their partner for a partner visa.

If the relationship is established after the 143/864 visa is granted, the 5-year wait is waived.

Success Story:

Today, I’d like to share a successful case of a partner visa application that waived the 5-year waiting period!

Ms. Z met her sponsor in 2012, but the key point is that their relationship officially began after the sponsor received the 143 visa on October 17, 2022.

February 2023: Relationship confirmed.

June 26, 2023: They registered their marriage.

Thanks to this crucial timing, they were able to bypass the 5-year waiting period requirement.

Ms. Z lodged her 820 partner visa application on June 28, 2024, just 1 year and 8 months after the sponsor's visa grant.

Although the immigration department requested additional documents, such as the 80 form, police clearance, birth certificates, and special documents like her ex-husband’s death certificate in November 2024, the entire application process was smooth.

Outcome:

Visa Approval Date: August 8, 2025, just 1 year and 1 month after submission!

Conclusion

This case was challenging due to the complex family background—both Ms. Z and her sponsor had previous marriages and children from those unions. Such cases are often closely scrutinized by the immigration department.

What’s surprising is that we were able to obtain approval in just 1 year and 1 month, which is even faster than many newlywed couples!

If you have a similar complex situation or have any questions about the partner visa application, feel free to contact us.

Let professionals handle the details and help you avoid unnecessary delays, so you can reunite with your loved ones as soon as possible!