r/AusVisa • u/ausvisa-mod • 15d ago
Megathread Partner Visas Megathread
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u/Ambitious-Fortune-10 USA > 309/820 (planning) 5d ago
309/100 double grant!!
Applicant: USA
Sponsor: AUS
DOL: May 22 2025
RFI: March 2026 police checks
DOG: October 9 2026
Married 5.5 years. Currently in Australia on an ETA. Got my email at 6:46am Australian Eastern time on a Saturday! 309s are being approved! Good luck everyone!!
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u/misslunadelrey Sponsor 5d ago
Hi! Biggest congrats!!!!!! I'm so glad to see 309 grants finally coming along 🥳 Just wondering, are you in Aus with the normal 3-month ETA? Was it easy to get? We applied for our 309 in August 2025 and were thinking about visiting family some time next year!
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 4d ago
We also applied in Aug 2025 and got the ETA easily in June this year.
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u/Ambitious-Fortune-10 USA > 309/820 (planning) 4d ago
Yes just the normal 3 month ETA and it was super easy! Had it in my inbox a few hours after applying. I also entered Australia on it twice while the 309 was in process with no issues 😊
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 5d ago
Yayyy!!! Love seeing 309s come through!! Huge congrats!
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u/Basic_Ad_3992 309 1d ago
Ours is very similar
309/100 double grant
Applicant: 🇺🇸/🇨🇷 living in the US
DOL: May 2025
DOG: October 13 2025Had two RFIs for police checks and medicals, and one to prove my parents were permanent Aus residents whe I was born.
Married for 4.5 years and have a child
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u/Basic_Ad_3992 309 1d ago
My Costa Rican husband just got his approved today too!
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u/BeautifulAble4136 1d ago
What are the odds of that, there’s only about 700 ticos in Australia. Congrats
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u/DryOil7973 309 2d ago edited 8h ago
309/100 double grant
Applicant: USA
Sponsor: AUS
DOL: June 8, 2025
RFI: March 18, 2026 (AFP for husband)
DOG: October 13, 2026
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 2d ago
Yayyy! Huge congrats!! 16 months is not bad in the current climate <3
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u/DryOil7973 309 2d ago
Thank you!! I thought for sure we won't get it this year! So happy to be able to go home with my family ❤️
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 2d ago
Yeh the expectations on timing have really dropped through the floor (sigh) so it's really nice to see some good news!! what an amazing surprise to wake up to!
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u/Gloomy_Prior7706 8d ago
309 granted today!! 🥳
DOL: 27 June 2025
RFI: 29 Jan 2026 (police checks, medical exam, copy of registered relationship certificate because we only uploaded the receipt of application at the time, copy of applicant's birth certificate)
DOG: 07 Oct 2026 (~14 months)
Sponsor: Australian citizen
Applicant: Italian
Hoping for everyone to get their visas soon! 🙏
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u/sebnied AT > 309/100 (applied) 8d ago
That’s great! Did you apply from Italy?
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u/Gloomy_Prior7706 8d ago
Thank you! My partner was offshore in Italy when the application was lodged but this was done through our migration agent located in Brisbane 😊
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u/YVRKBLTXL 8d ago
Was your partner onshore when it was granted? Ie on a BVA or visitor visa?
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u/sebnied AT > 309/100 (applied) 8d ago edited 8d ago
Great! I’m an Italian citizen as well but we applied from Austria where we currently live. We are hoping to move to Brisbane soon, when the visa gets approved ;)
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u/Gloomy_Prior7706 8d ago
I see! Hopefully it means your visa will be coming soon then, rooting for you two😊🙏!!
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u/travelingwhilestupid AU 3d ago edited 3d ago
Congratulations! This should not take more than a year.
Did you file off-shore?I gather 309 is off-shore1
u/YVRKBLTXL 8d ago
Congrats! Was there priority processing for some reason or just a normal application?
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u/Gloomy_Prior7706 8d ago
Thank you! No it was just a normal application (considering the processing times we were also surprised it went relatively quickly)
For what its worth we did use a migration agent who helped us frontload our application and made sure our information was organised neatly so that might've factored into it?
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u/trimassie 417 > 500 > 485 > 820 7d ago
Congrats fellow Italian! I got my 820 roughly 1 month ago.
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u/NervousSink5730 8d ago
820 granted!!
Reading these threads helped me a lot while waiting, so thought I’d share too. Yours is coming!
DOL: 7 April 2025
RFI: 28 Sept 2026 (they requested new AFP check, weirdly only for the sponsor, not me the applicant)
DOG: 6 Oct 2026
While waiting, I updated new evidence every 3-4 months and applied a BVB through the urgent web form (a family member passed away), which was granted in just one day with 5 years validity.
I guess now I can breathe for a quick minute, before starting the whole process again for the 801. 🤣
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u/spoonaddict UK > 651 > 820/801 (applied) 8d ago
Great news and happy for you! You've just reminded me to update my updated AFP!
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u/ElMonoCariBlanco 482 > resigned job > working on 820/801 application 4d ago
Congrats!!
Mind sharing a bit more of your relationship, years together at time of lodgement, married, kids, etc?
I applied for 820 on April 22, 2025. I feel my turn is close. I'm hoping for a double grant 🙈 about 7 years together, 3 years living together at time of lodgement
Cheers
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u/travelingwhilestupid AU 3d ago edited 3d ago
Congratulations! This should not take more than a year.
Did you file off-shore?I gather 820/801s are on-shore
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u/vagabond_dreams1 8d ago
801 granted today! It feels like a huge weight off my shoulders, and having been recently laid off, it'll be nice to not constantly explain what a partner visa is and what work rights I have to prospective employers/HR teams.
I submitted everything myself and never received an RFI. I am American, and my partner is a dual Aussie-Canadian.
820 Lodged: 15 June 2024
820 Granted: 21 September 2025
801 Lodged: 6 July 2026
801 Granted: 7 October 2026
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u/travelingwhilestupid AU 3d ago edited 3d ago
Congratulations! This should not take more than a year.
Did you file off-shore?I gather 820/801s are on-shore1
u/YumiiZheng USA > 462 > 408 > 820 > 801 (Granted!!) 8d ago
Congratulations!! We had nearly identical dates which is so fun :D
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u/Volkswagen-Holden IND > 408 > 309/100 > PR 14d ago
309/100 double grant Received
Application submitted: March 2025 (self, no immigration service used)
S56 Home affairs requested more info: April 14th 2026
309/100 double grant received: October 1st 2026
Me and my wife both were Indian citizens. My wife came here for Masters in 2017, finished her qualifying exams for Pharmcist job, by then she got her Citizenship (~2023). I did Masters, worked two years, then PhD in the US (2016-2025). We both were in long distance relationship since 2019-2025, got married in 2021.
We applied for 309/100 in March 2025 just few months before PhD defense. Had to apply the offshore one as I was in the US doing PhD.
I also applied for a Temporary research acitivity visa subclass 408 in July 2025 - as I got a job as Postdoc (they nominated with a letter) but last year there was huge delay, so I came to Australia in Sept 2025 originally on Tourist visa to live with my wife. Then my Temporary Research activity visa approval which came in - February 2026 after ~7-months waiting and I started working immediately. Submitted all documents since the application was launched untill the recent Tax return document with my wife’s taxable income. Finally got the double grant today. I read about double grant but I wasn’t really thinking that we would get it. The Reddit space has been helpfull. Happy to answer any questions.
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u/Volkswagen-Holden IND > 408 > 309/100 > PR 14d ago
The s56 request for more info was for submitting updated police background checks from USA as the original ones I submitted were expired
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 13d ago
So nice to see some grants - we applied in August 2025 so would still be a few months off based on your timeline but seeing some movement gives me hope. thanks for sharing your good news and congrats!!
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u/Any_Gazelle_8165 10d ago
Congratulations you guys!
Do you think your Phd made an extra impact on your file. Just curious to know
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u/decafAndNonDairy 462 > 820 14d ago
820 granted 🎉
- DOL: 01/04/2025
RFI: 23/09/2026 (updated AFP cert + relationship evidence for last 6 months) [we got lazy and didn't update this year]
(responded after 3 days, pressed the confirm evidence provided button)DOG: 01/10/2026 (~18 months)
Been together 6 years, but we started out as LDR and have only lived together for 2 years + so far ~
I'm looking forward to submitting more evidence in another 6 ish months for the 801 😅😅
hoping everyone gets their visa sooner 🌸
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u/freakyangel222 13d ago
What visa did you have prior? CONGRATS!!🥂
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u/decafAndNonDairy 462 > 820 13d ago
Thanks! I was on the WHV before~
Having started as LDR, we wanted to experience living together first and not have the pressure to marry; and thankfully I was eligible for the WHV.
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 14d ago
I am so fucking happy. OMG!
DOL: 02 Nov 2024
RFI: 19 Aug 2026
Medical clearance: 26 Sep 2026
DOG: 02 Oct 2026
I had two issues that I felt were complicating factors, but I'm so glad that they didn't pose any issues. The first was that I have a history of hospitalisations as a result of mental health issues. This didn't pose a problem. The second was that I was charged overseas for participating in a Pride Parade, and the trial is still ongoing. This also didn't pose a problem.
I am so beyond happy that this ordeal is over, and that the grant came through so fast after the RFI/medical clearance. It's such a relief.
Good luck, everyone!
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u/SaltAcidFatHeat 14d ago
Did you have nothing but silence for almost 19 months?
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 13d ago
Complete silence until 18 August, when they requested new medicals. On 19 August, they sent an RFI asking for a Form 80, an AFP certificate, more pictures, evidence of a name change (I just sent them my marriage certificate) and a letter clarifying the length of time I have lived in two countries.
I think the last bit was just to see if I exceeded 12 months, but I didn't, so there were no further requests.
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u/travelingwhilestupid AU 3d ago
Congratulations! This should not take more than a year. Did you arrive on a student visa and then meet your partner?
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 3d ago
Yup! Did a Bachelor's in 2022 and starting a PhD next year!!
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u/YumiiZheng USA > 462 > 408 > 820 > 801 (Granted!!) 8d ago edited 8d ago
801 granted 7/10!
820 DOL: 16/6/24
820 DOG: 29/7/25
801 DOL: 22/6/26
801 DOG: 7/10/26
DIY and no RFIs! I am American 🇺🇲
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u/spoonaddict UK > 651 > 820/801 (applied) 8d ago
So so happy for you! Been following your journey! SUPER NEWS!
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u/YumiiZheng USA > 462 > 408 > 820 > 801 (Granted!!) 8d ago
Thank you so much!! Hoping you get speedy processing!
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 2d ago
Congrats!!!
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u/YumiiZheng USA > 462 > 408 > 820 > 801 (Granted!!) 2d ago
Thank you!!
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 2d ago
Quick question: did you get a letter from the DHA inviting you to apply?
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u/YumiiZheng USA > 462 > 408 > 820 > 801 (Granted!!) 2d ago
Yes I did! Exactly two years from the day I applied for the 820.
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u/Arcadian_Stag 11d ago
Howdy, I am sponsoring my girlfriends 820 partner visa application, we are filling out my sponsor application and it asks if I have any outstanding debts to the government. I am paying off my HECS debt from uni, so I need to declare that or just tick no?
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u/Straight_Pop427 Saudi > 500 > 820 > 801 (planning) 11d ago
My wife is paying off her HECS debt, and no, we didn't declare it. It only applies to outstanding fines, overdue tax bills, etc. As long as you're repaying your HECS debt in line with your income threshold, I don't think you need to declare anything.
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u/Any_Pickle4444 13d ago
Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone who applied for 820 in Jan 2025 has received their grant yet?
I got an s56 request at the end of July asking for both overseas and Australian police checks. I uploaded everything on 1 August, but still haven’t heard anything 😭
It’s now been 2 months since I submitted the s56 documents, so just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat or has been granted after submitting the police checks?
Would love to hear your timelines if you’re a Jan 2025 applicant! 🙏 Thank you!
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u/suggestednameinsane Sponsor > 309 (US based) 13d ago
at the bottom of this thread someone who lodged in April reports receiving theirs (RFI in September)
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u/WillingTheory 8d ago
Lodged in February 2025 and nothing. We got an RFI for police check in September and havent heard back since.
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u/Otherwise_Life1555 6d ago
Same exact boat as you. August RFI uploaded everything early Sept still waiting
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u/Substantial-End-9085 2d ago
How long does it take to be granted a bridging visa after you lodge partner visa application?
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u/BigBeef6911 5h ago
I'm trying to make sure everything is done by the book but very confused that so many people have done the 651 to 820 route, while others say the 651 will be refused if you state applying for an 820 is the reason for entry. I'm aware this is a route that is likely on its way out very soon, so was hoping to do it quickly. I'm Irish (stable, remote, high-earning job) with an unexpectedly pregnant Australian partner. I would absolutely hate to have to be separated from her at any point during the process of pregnancy, birth or the child's first years.
My question for those who went this route is when applying for the initial 651, in the "purpose of stay, give details" field, did you mention the intent to apply for an 820? Is there some unwritten precedent that you don't mention it, or does not mentioning it lead to problems when attempting to apply for the 820?
Again, I'm not trying to skirt rules, I'm just trying to figure out what I'm actually supposed to do (other than go back in time and not get my amazing Australian partner pregnant).
I will be consulting a lawyer but in the meantime I don't know how long I have before the "no further stay" clause gets added to 651 evisas.
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u/Beginning-Swim3068 14d ago
309 granted today
Applied in March 2025
Granted Oct 1
Applied from Canada