It Runs In Two Stages
The 820 is the temporary stage. The permanent 801 follows around two years after you lodge, under a single pathway, not two applications.
Onshore Partner Visa · Subclass 820
Your 820 Partner Visa, Guided By Real Experience
Work with migration lawyers experienced in successful 820 applications. We know what it takes to get your grant, handling every detail so you're never left guessing.
- 99.9% success rate for qualified applicants
- Brisbane based
- Experienced and licensed
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Why It Feels Hard
The Support You Need At Every Step
It's normal for this process to feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when what's at stake is your life together, not just a visa. Our team is here as a steady, trusted and knowledgeable presence through that uncertainty.
Book Free Consultation01Not knowing what the Department is really looking for
02Unsure if your relationship evidence is sufficient
03Worrying about what a single oversight might cost
Gayle explains the whole process clearly, without rushing you, and taking every query seriously with answers at the ready. Your application has her undivided attention from the opening conversation, with nothing left unresolved.
Trusted Across Borders
Real Couples. Real Visas. Real Futures Together In Australia.
Gayle has guided couples from all over the world through Australia's partner visa process, from the first assessment right through to the grant. Whether you met overseas, reunited here, or your case carries some history, the work is done properly the first time.
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The Pathway
What The 820 Involves
The 820 is a pathway with stages, conditions and evidence requirements, and we're here to help at every step.
You Remain Lawful While Waiting
Lodging a valid 820 application leads to a Bridging Visa A grant, ensuring your stay in Australia remains lawful, typically with full work and study rights.
Four Areas Of Evidence Count
Home Affairs looks at four areas: financial, household, social, and commitment to a shared life. All four have to hold up.
De Facto Couples Need Longer
If you are not married, you generally need twelve months living together before applying, though that can be waived where the relationship is registered.
Our Service
Everything Taken Off Your Plate
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Eligibility Checked At The Outset
We start with an eligibility check, so you're never paying just to find out. Gayle assesses your case, then provides an honest answer.
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Your Evidence Mapped Out
You get a clear list of what to gather and which gaps must be closed, not a vague instruction.
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Submissions Written For You
Your application is presented in the language the Department understands, ensuring a coherent and complete picture of your relationship.
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Lodged And Kept Moving
The file reaches the Department complete, and Gayle stays on it from there until an outcome comes back.
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Your Bridging Position Explained
We'll explain what the bridging visa offers, its requirements or limitations, and what they mean for you while you await a decision.
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Other Routes If This Fails
If the 820 is not the answer, Gayle helps you figure out a different path forward with a clear timeline on eligibility.
99.9%
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Difficult Matters
We're Experienced With Complex Cases
A previous refusal, a criminal record or a health finding does not automatically mean a rejected application. It changes how much the application has to prove and how carefully it is assembled, areas we can help you navigate.
- Refusals
- Criminal records
- Health findings
- Visa overstays
- Tribunal matters
Your matter is assessed up front, and you will be told if the prospects are poor.
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