We have sat across from couples who have been together for eight years. They have a child. They own a car together. They have hundreds of photos smiling at beaches, birthdays, and backyard barbecues. And their partner visa get refused. Meanwhile, we have seen couples who met online eighteen months ago walk away with approvals. The difference? It’s not love. The difference is paperwork. Though it is boring, the Department of Home Affairs sees it minutely, and this is getting t

The Australian Government’s Visa subclass 820 is a temporary visa that enables de facto partners or spouses of Australian nationals, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in, work and study in Australia.