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Understanding the Timing: When Should Sponsors Apply for the Partner Visa 820 in Australia?
Hello everyone,
I’m exploring the requirements for the Australian 820 Visa and I have a specific question regarding the sponsorship application process. As the sponsor, when should I submit my application to become an approved sponsor?
According to the official guidelines, you must submit your application online while residing in Australia.
My main concern is whether I should apply to become a sponsor before my partner submits their 820 Visa application, or if I should complete my application concurrently in the sponsor section of their application (I’ve encountered both scenarios discussed in various forums).
If I need to apply first, how far in advance do I need to submit my sponsorship application?
If I can apply during my partner’s application process, does that mean my sponsorship approval will be assessed simultaneously with my partner’s visa application?
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1 Reply
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Welcome to our community algebrace and a great question!
For the Subclass 820 Partner Visa, the sponsorship application is lodged after the main applicant submits their visa application. You do not need to apply to become a sponsor beforehand.
Here’s how it generally works:
- Your partner (the visa applicant) must lodge their 820 visa application first.
- Once the visa application is submitted and paid for, the Department of Home Affairs will invite you (the sponsor) to submit the Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia (Form 40SP) through ImmiAccount.
- Your sponsorship application will then be processed alongside your partner’s visa application.
There is no need to submit the sponsorship application in advance.
The Department assesses both applications together, ensuring that the sponsor meets the required criteria before making a final decision on the visa.
Let me know if you need any more details!
All the best
Mark
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