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
Free Partner Visa Eligibility Assessment
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Your dream of migrating to Australia starts here
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.
01Not 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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Love Stories Made Possible In Australia
The Pathway
What The 820 Involves
The 820 is a pathway with stages, conditions and evidence requirements, leading to the permanent 801 — and we're here to help at every step.
It Runs In Two Stages
The 820 is the temporary stage. The permanent 801 follows around two years after you lodge, and leads to permanent residency.
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.
Start With A Free Consultation
Fifteen minutes with Gayle, at no cost and no obligation to proceed.
An honest assessment on your chances of success
What your particular case will require
Break down of the full process, expected timelines and all costs
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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%
success rate for qualified applicants.
Difficult Matters
Experienced With Partner Visa Refusal & Complex Cases
A partner visa 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.
No forms to decipher, no dates to chase, no guessing at the next move.
You see the total in advance, and no additions appear on it later.
You speak to the person handling your case, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
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Good To Know
Partner Visa Questions
A temporary visa that lets the partner, married or de facto, of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia while the relationship and application are assessed. It is stage one of two. The permanent subclass 801 usually follows around two years after the initial application, or sooner if you have been together three years or more.
Start Your Application Today
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