1st July 2024 Changes Prospective Marriage Visa No Marriage Requirment

01/07/2024

Exciting Changes to Partner Visa Rules Effective July 1, 2024!

We're thrilled to share important updates regarding the Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Partner Visa Applicants) Regulations 2024. These changes bring significant improvements for prospective marriage visa applicants:

No Marriage Requirement: Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) holders no longer need to have married their sponsor to apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801). This applies under relationship cessation provisions, including family violence cases.

Expanded Family Violence Provisions: The scope of family violence provisions has been broadened. Now, even former Subclass 300 visa holders who did not marry their sponsor can access these provisions.

Onshore Visa Grants: Applicants for the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) can now be granted their visa while in Australia. This change streamlines the process, ensuring easier transitions for visa holders.

Review Rights Maintenance: Importantly, review rights are maintained for Subclass 300 applicants, covering refusals made before, on, or after July 1, 2024.

These amendments aim to provide more flexibility and support for individuals navigating the visa application process, particularly in sensitive circumstances like family violence. For detailed information, please refer to the full legislative documents