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Family Visa Agent Perth

A family visa agent in Perth can help eligible applicants prepare Partner, Parent, Child and other family visa applications. The suitable pathway depends on the family relationship, applicant’s location, sponsor eligibility, immigration history and supporting evidence.

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Our Family Visa Services

Partner Visa

For eligible spouses and de facto partners applying through the Subclass 820/801 or 309/100 pathway.

Prospective Marriage Visa

For eligible prospective spouses applying for Subclass 300 before marrying and progressing to a Partner visa pathway.

Parent Visa

For eligible parents considering Subclass 103, 143, 173, 804, 864 or 884 pathways.

Sponsored Parent Visa

For eligible parents seeking a temporary stay of three or five years through Subclass 870.

Child Visa

For eligible dependent children applying through Subclass 101, 802 or 445.

Adoption Visa

For eligible children adopted outside Australia under recognised arrangements through Subclass 102.

Carer Visa

For eligible relatives applying through Subclass 116 or 836 to provide substantial and continuing care.

Remaining Relative Visa

For eligible applicants who meet the strict requirements of Subclass 115 or 835.

Aged Dependent Relative Visa

For eligible older relatives who are financially dependent on an Australian relative and may qualify under Subclass 114 or 838.

Orphan Relative Visa

For eligible children applying through Subclass 117 or 837 where their parents are deceased, cannot provide care or cannot be found.

Family Visa Refusal Assistance

For applicants who need a refusal reviewed, evidence problems identified or available review and reapplication options assessed.

Partner Visa Perth Pathways

Applicants in Perth may be eligible for a Partner visa if they are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

The main options are:

  • Subclass 820/801: Onshore Partner visa pathway
  • Subclass 309/100: Offshore Partner visa pathway
  • Subclass 300: Prospective Marriage visa followed by an eligible Partner visa application

A Spouse visa is not a separate Australian visa category. It commonly refers to a Partner visa application made by a legally married person. Partner visas may also cover eligible de facto and same-sex relationships.

Partner Visa Evidence

Marriage alone does not establish Partner visa eligibility. The applicant and sponsor must provide evidence showing that their relationship is genuine and continuing.

Relationship Documents

Evidence may include:

  • Shared finances and household expenses
  • Joint living arrangements
  • Domestic responsibilities
  • Recognition by relatives and friends
  • Travel and social activities
  • Communication during periods apart
  • Long-term plans
  • Joint responsibility for children

The relationship timeline should be consistent with addresses, travel records, financial documents, photographs and personal statements.

Perth-Based Evidence

Couples living in Western Australia may use:

  • A certified WA marriage certificate
  • A joint Perth lease or mortgage
  • WA driver’s licences showing the same address
  • Utility and household accounts
  • Joint bank or insurance documents
  • Children’s WA school or childcare records
  • Correspondence sent to the shared address
  • Evidence of social and family activities in Perth

A marriage certificate proves the legal marriage but should be supported by broader evidence showing how the relationship operates.

Limited Joint Evidence

Some genuine couples have few documents in both names. This may happen where one partner holds the lease, the couple lives with relatives, one person manages most expenses or work and visa circumstances have caused separation.

Alternative evidence may include:

  • Transfers between partners
  • Shared travel bookings
  • Messages and call records
  • Household deliveries
  • Emergency contact records
  • Mail showing the same address
  • Statements from relatives and friends

The application should explain why standard joint documents are limited rather than leaving unexplained gaps.

Sponsor Eligibility

The sponsor is assessed separately from the visa applicant.

The assessment may consider:

  • Australian citizenship or permanent residence
  • Eligible New Zealand citizen status
  • Previous Partner visa sponsorships
  • Previous sponsored relationships
  • Relevant criminal history
  • Police-check requirements
  • Sponsorship limitations
  • Relationship to the applicant

Complete information should be provided about previous sponsorships, relationships and relevant offences. Missing or inconsistent details can delay the application or create eligibility concerns.

Parent Visa Options

A Parent visa may allow an eligible parent to join a settled child in Australia.

VisaMain Purpose
Subclass 103Permanent Parent visa
Subclass 143Permanent Contributory Parent visa
Subclass 173Temporary Contributory Parent visa
Subclass 804Permanent Aged Parent visa
Subclass 864Permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa
Subclass 884Temporary Contributory Aged Parent visa
Subclass 870Temporary Sponsored Parent visa

The suitable pathway depends on the parent’s age, location, family composition, sponsor eligibility, available budget and expected processing arrangements.

Balance of Family Test

Most applicants for a permanent Parent visa must meet the Balance of Family test.

A parent generally passes where:

  • At least half of their children and stepchildren are eligible children in Australia; or
  • More eligible children live in Australia than in any other single country

Children living in Australia on temporary visas are generally not treated as eligible children. The test should be calculated carefully before preparing a Parent visa application.

Contributory Parent Visas

A Contributory Parent Visa Australia pathway generally involves higher government charges than a standard Parent visa but may have different queue and processing arrangements.

Families should consider:

  • Initial and later visa charges
  • Assurance of Support requirements
  • Health and character requirements
  • Parent visa queues
  • The parent’s age and location
  • Whether a staged pathway is suitable

Subclass 173 provides a temporary stay of up to two years and may allow an eligible parent to progress to the permanent Subclass 143 pathway.

Sponsored Parent Visa

The Subclass 870 visa allows an eligible parent to stay temporarily in Australia for three or five years.

The application has two stages:

  1. The child applies to become an approved Parent Sponsor.
  2. The parent applies for the visa after sponsorship approval.

The parent cannot lodge the visa application until the sponsorship has been approved. Subclass 870 is temporary and is not a direct permanent residence pathway.

Child and Dependent Visas

A Child visa pathway may allow an eligible child to live with a parent in Australia.

The main options include:

  • Subclass 101: Permanent visa for an eligible child applying outside Australia
  • Subclass 802: Permanent onshore Child visa
  • Subclass 445: Temporary visa linked to a parent’s temporary Partner visa
  • Subclass 102: Adoption visa for an eligible child adopted outside Australia
  • Subclass 117/837: Orphan Relative pathways in limited circumstances

Applications may require evidence of the child’s age, dependency, parental relationship, custody arrangements and consent from another parent.

Family Visa Process

1. Assess the Pathway

We review the family relationship, applicant’s location, sponsor eligibility and immigration history to identify a suitable visa pathway.

2. Plan the Evidence

We prepare a document plan covering identity, family relationships, sponsorship, finances, dependency, custody or relationship evidence.

3. Prepare the Applications

The required sponsor and visa forms are prepared with clear and consistent supporting documents.

4. Lodge the Application

The application is lodged through the required online or paper process. Partner and Sponsored Parent visa applications can be lodged through ImmiAccount, while other family categories may use different methods.

5. Manage the Case

We assist with document updates, Home Affairs requests and material changes during processing.

Registered Family Visa Advice In Perth

Match The Family Relationship To The Correct Visa

Aneel Khowaja can assess the applicant, sponsor and family relationship together before a Partner, Parent, Child or other eligible family visa pathway is selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Apply While Visiting Perth?

Being in Perth does not automatically make an onshore Partner application valid. The applicant’s current visa, visa conditions, immigration history and eligibility should be reviewed before applying.

Can I Apply After a Family Visa Refusal?

A further application or merits review may be available in some cases. The refusal reasons, applicant’s location, visa history and any review deadline should be examined first.

What if My Relationship Changes During Processing?

A separation, marriage, birth of a child or other significant change should be reported. The effect on the application depends on the visa pathway and individual circumstances.

Can a Previous Sponsorship Affect a New Application?

Potentially. Previous Partner visa sponsorships and sponsored relationships may be considered when assessing a new sponsorship.

Book a Family Visa Consultation

Whether you need help from a partner visa agent, spouse visa specialist or parent visa migration agent in Perth, Think Higher Consultants can assess the applicant, sponsor and supporting evidence before lodgement.

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