Do Age Gaps Really Matter in an Australian Partner Visa Application? In this video our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, talks about the 'elephant in the room' when couples present age gaps in relationships, to what extent they can affect an Australian partner visa and what couples can do to address any potential issues head on. Key Topics Covered In This Podcast 1:07 - The law does not specify that an age gap will lead to a partner visa refusal, however, it can be part of the overall assessment of the genuineness of a relationship. 1:59 - Age gaps can play a role in the level of scrutiny in a Partner visa application. 3:25 - An age gap in a relationship can present an 'elephant in the room' which should be addressed head-on in a couple's relationship statements. 4:35 - If applicable to your facts, ensure your friends and family comment on your age gap in their supporting statements. 5:04 - It is a misconception that family overseas cannot complete Form 888s. 6:05 - It is important that you normalize any age gap in your Partner visa application. Address it, explain it, give it context and show the DHA your love is ageless! 7:02 - Younger male applicants from high-risk countries of passports are, in my humble opinion, more likely to face scrutiny surrounding any age gap. ---- Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://learn.salvomigration.com.au/workshop HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR PARTNER VISA.... FIRSTLY, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL AND TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 📚 LEARN - Want to learn about Partner visas for free? Go here http://learn.salvomigration.com.au/ 🛒 SHOP - Interested in buying a few resources to help you with your application? Go here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/... 📢VEAZY - Want a safe and affordable way to prepare your own application? Go here https://veazy.salvomigration.com.au/ ⚖️ LEGAL - Interested in full representation and we take care of everything? Go here http://legal.salvomigration.com.au/ 🫂 GROUP - Join our free Facebook Group of over 7000+ couples and get exclusive content and tips inside! Go here https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets 

How To Speed Up Your Partner Visa Application In this video our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, discusses the official and unofficial methods you might be able to use to help speed up the processing of your Australian Partner visa application. Key Topics Covered In This Video: Timestamp: 1:04 - "Unfortunately no one can predict or tell you how long (or how much longer) your application is going to take with the DHA, not even the Government themselves." Timestamp 2:54 - "An official way to speed up an application is to make sure the relationship (and application) is well evidenced." Timestamp 5:14 - "The best way to speed up an application is to avoid the DHA from having to ask you for additional or missing items." Timestamp 6:49 - "Keep your parent visa application up to date to help speed up processing." Timestamp 7:59 - "If your offshore Partner visa application has taken longer than it should, you can submit an online Australian immigration form to get in contact with the Consulate assessing your case." Timestamp 9:36 - "Having we organized evidence, police clearances and medicals should help to speed up an application." Timestamp: 10:46 - "Main lesson here, though, is that you only have so much control over how long your partner visa application is going to take." ---- Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://learn.salvomigration.com.au/workshop HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR PARTNER VISA.... FIRSTLY, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL AND TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 📚 LEARN - Want to learn about Partner visas for free? Go here http://learn.salvomigration.com.au/ 🛒 SHOP - Interested in buying a few resources to help you with your application? Go here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/... 📢VEAZY - Want a safe and affordable way to prepare your own application? Go here https://veazy.salvomigration.com.au/ ⚖️ LEGAL - Interested in full representation and we take care of everything? Go here http://legal.salvomigration.com.au/ 🫂 GROUP - Join our free Facebook Group of over 7000+ couples and get exclusive content and tips inside! Go here https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets

In this episode our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, breaks down what it means to submit a combined 2 stage combined Partner visa application, when couples can expect to become eligible for their permanent residency, things to do post-approval, and much more! Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://learn.salvomigration.com.au/workshop HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR PARTNER VISA.... FIRSTLY, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL AND TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 📚 LEARN - Want to learn about Partner visas for free? Go here http://learn.salvomigration.com.au/ 🛒 SHOP - Interested in buying a few resources to help you with your application? Go here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/... 📢VEAZY - Want a safe and affordable way to prepare your own application? Go here https://veazy.salvomigration.com.au/ ⚖️ LEGAL - Interested in full representation and we take care of everything? Go here http://legal.salvomigration.com.au/ 🫂 GROUP - Join our free Facebook Group of over 7000+ couples and get exclusive content and tips inside! Go here https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets

In this video our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, discusses what to do if you receive a Request for Information from the Department of Home Affairs for your Australian Partner visa application. Insert quick recap of key topics here... Key Topics Covered In This Video: 1:29 - Acknowledgement Letters are typically generated instantly after lodgement of an Australian Partner visa 2:16 - The DHA are actively prioritizing Partner visa applications that have all relationship evidence, medicals and required police clearances from Applicants & Sponsors. 4:33 - In my experience, 9 out of 10 well-prepared Partner visas will only be requested to provide outstanding Medicals and Police Clearances, if at all. 5:21 - Attaching evidence that you 'intend to provide' any requested documentation or information from your application should prevent a refusal if things are still missing after 28 days. 6:31 - Attaching a signed statement to your application explaining that you are in the process of providing requested documentation is always advisable. 7:07 - You should always rename your documents to demonstrate to the DHA you intend to provide requested items, such as 'Character - Indian PCC - Intention to Provide - Receipt for Application'. 8:26 - People panic when they receive a 28 day deadline on an RFI because they do not know how to correctly deal and keep the DHA informed on how they are going obtaining what has been requested. ---- Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://learn.salvomigration.com.au/workshop HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR PARTNER VISA.... FIRSTLY, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL AND TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 📚 LEARN - Want to learn about Partner visas for free? Go here http://learn.salvomigration.com.au/ 🛒 SHOP - Interested in buying a few resources to help you with your application? Go here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/relationship-statement  📢VEAZY - Want a safe and affordable way to prepare your own application? Go here https://veazy.salvomigration.com.au/ ⚖️ LEGAL - Interested in full representation and we take care of everything? Go here http://legal.salvomigration.com.au/ 🫂 GROUP - Join our free Facebook Group of over 7000+ couples and get exclusive content and tips inside! Go here https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets

In the video you will see me explain the three main considerations in determining when might be a safe and appropriate time for a couple to press submit on their application keeping in mind the importance of Time of Application Criteria for most Australian partner & spouse visa subclasses. Key Topics Covered In This Video: 01:15 For onshore Partner visa applicants, a visa expiry is often the key determining factor in when a Partner visa is submitted. 02:08 The temptation to submit your Partner visa just to secure your Bridging Visa should not outweigh getting the partner visa granted 04:13 Couples should be strategic and possibly look to delay the lodgement of their Partner visa, but of course, factoring in any visa expiry date. 05:27 Given current processing times, its never been a better time to submit a Partner visa if you meet the requirements. 07:01 Certain couples may elect to first extend their current temporary visa with the intention to apply for their Partner visa later in their timeline when it is safer. 07:52 If you are overseas, then the two prevailing factors in when you should apply for your partner visa typically are a) When do you want to be here, and b) When will you meet the visa requirements? 08:42 The three key factors All of this, and more, is covered in this video.

Australian Partner & Spouse Visa Changes for November 2021 In this podcast our principal immigration lawyer, Martin Salvo, discusses everything you need to know about the proposed partner visa changes that, supposedly, are meant to come in sometime in November 2021. Are they coming in? When are they coming in? What are the changes? Who is really going to be affected (if they do come in)? What can couples do now to ensure they are in the best place to address the changes? All of this, and more, is covered in this podcast.

This week, our Senior Immigration Lawyer, Martin Salvo, answers more common Partner visa questions from members of our Partner Visa Secrets Facebook Group. In Episode 14 Martin cover the following key topics: What we mean by a joint liability for the purposes of a Partner visaDeclaring your intentions to apply for an Australian Partner Visa when applying for a Visitor VisaSchedule 3 WaiversRecognition of overseas marriages Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://online.salvomigration.com.au/pvs-workshop --- Want to learn more from Martin? Follow these steps... 1. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 2. CHAT WITH MARTIN Want to speak with Martin about us helping you with your Partner visa? Chat with Martin on Messenger for FREE by clicking here 👉http://bit.ly/ChatWithMartin (Yep! It's actually him 🙂) 3. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvo_migration/ Join in on our weekly LIVE QUESTION & ANSWER session with Martin to have your questions answered! Follow the here to our FREE Partner Visa Secrets - Questions & Answers Facebook Group, and join Martin and our 2500+ members every Thursday at 7pm AEST 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets/  4. WANT FREE PARTNER VISA STUFF? - Get our Partner Visa Starter Pack here 👉 https://bit.ly/partnervisas 5. GET MARTIN'S AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK: http://bit.ly/amazonbestsellingebook 6. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT:  Tell us in the comments if you liked this video and what other kinds of videos you would like to see. #australianpartnervisas #spousevisas #partnervisa #defactovisas #australia #covid19 #partnervisasecrets #salvomigration #martinsalvo

This week, our Senior Immigration Lawyer, Martin Salvo, answers more common Partner visa questions from members of our Partner Visa Secrets Facebook Group. In Episode 13, Martin covers the following key topics: Superannuation policies as financial evidenceWhen to submit police clearancesWhether overseas friends and family can submit Form 888sWhat can you do if you reach the maximum uploads on your Australian Partner Visa ApplicationCohabitation with housemates Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://online.salvomigration.com.au/pvs-workshop --- Want to learn more from Martin? Follow these steps... 1. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 2. CHAT WITH MARTIN Want to speak with Martin about us helping you with your Partner visa? Chat with Martin on Messenger for FREE by clicking here 👉http://bit.ly/ChatWithMartin (Yep! It's actually him 🙂) 3. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvo_migration/ Join in on our weekly LIVE QUESTION & ANSWER session with Martin to have your questions answered! Follow the here to our FREE Partner Visa Secrets - Questions & Answers Facebook Group, and join Martin and our 2500+ members every Thursday at 7pm AEST 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets/  4. WANT FREE PARTNER VISA STUFF? - Get our Partner Visa Starter Pack here 👉 https://bit.ly/partnervisas 5. GET MARTIN'S AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK: http://bit.ly/amazonbestsellingebook 6. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT:  Tell us in the comments if you liked this video and what other kinds of videos you would like to see. #australianpartnervisas #spousevisas #partnervisa #defactovisas #australia #covid19 #partnervisasecrets #salvomigration #martinsalvo

In Episode 12, our Senior Immigration Lawyer, Martin Salvo, looks at 3 different topics that will help you on your Australian Partner Visa journey. The 5 Pieces of the Partner Visa Puzzle There are 5 pieces of the puzzle that everyone seeking an approved Australian Partner Visa needs to check off before they submit their application. These are broken down into:  Conceptual Pieces (the WHAT): a. Awareness of the law  b. Understanding the legal criteria  Practical Pieces (the HOW): a. Correctly completed DHA required forms  b. Comprehensive, organised and optimised evidence  c. On-going attention and support Inconvenient Truths When you begin your Australian Partner Visa journey, oftentimes clients are focused on the positives and the end result, which is fantastic! But today we are dishing out some of the realities about the Australian Partner Visa process, so that you can understand what you must overcome outside of the legal criteria and required forms in order to get your Australian Partner Visa approved.  Getting Your Ducks In A Row What do ducks have to do with your Australian Partner Visa? When we say this, what we mean is getting organised as far in advance in your relationship timeline as possible.  There are two moments in time that your Australian Partner Visa Application is going to be assessed on - Time of Application (ToA) and Time of Decision (ToD).  With current processing times ToD is unlikely to be an issue, as during this period a couple will naturally strengthen their facts and their evidence as they have been together for a longer period of time. Where couples CAN run into problems is ToA. As soon as your application is submitted, it’s time stamped and that is your ToA, and when the Case Officer does eventually pick up your application, they will go back in time and look at what relationship evidence you had in place at that ToA. This is why it is most important to start gathering your relationship evidence as early in your relationship timeline as you can.  Want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://online.salvomigration.com.au/pvs-workshop --- Want to learn more from Martin? Follow these steps... 1. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 2. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salvomigration    Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvo_migration/ Join in on our weekly LIVE QUESTION & ANSWER session with Martin to have your questions answered! Follow the here to our FREE Partner Visa Secrets - Questions & Answers Facebook Group, and join Martin and our 3500+ members every Thursday at 7pm AEST 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets/  3. NEED MORE HELP? Need more help with your Australian Partner Visa? Check out our Partner Visa Resources here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/partner-visa-resources 4. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT:  Tell us in the comments if you liked this video and what other kinds of videos you would like to see. --- Music Produced by : Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/ariesbeats Track Name: Night Ride Video Link: https://youtu.be/AOvr_57BMZo Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Track Name: Better Days Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired #australianpartnervisas #spousevisas #partnervisa #defactovisas #australia #covid19 #partnervisasecrets #salvomigration #martinsalvo

In this episode, we get back to basics and look at the legal terminology used to determine what is deemed to be a SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP and what is deemed to be DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP.  When a case officer picks up your Australian Partner Visa application, you may be surprised to know that they are not assessing it against the requirements outlined on the Department of Home Affairs website. They are required, at law, to ensure that your application meets the criteria set out by the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (the Act) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) (the Regulations). So it makes the most sense that we cut straight to the chase and look at what the law actually says. The definition of spouse and de facto are close to identical. Both types of couples must prove (on paper) that at the Time of Application:  They are married to each other under a marriage that is valid for the purposes of the Act (spouse only);They have a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others;The relationship between them is genuine and continuing;They live together or do not live apart on a permanent basis; andThey are not related by family (de facto only). You are probably thinking “well, what can I provide to show the case officer that I meet the above criteria?”  This is where the Regulations come to the rescue!  The Regulations set out that the case officer must consider all of the circumstances of the relationship, including: The financial aspects of the relationshipThe nature of the household;The social aspects of the relationship; and The nature of commitment the couple have for each other.  Here at Salvo Migration we refer to these as the FOUR PILLARS, and understanding these four aspects are the key to preparing your best possible Australian Partner Visa Application.   Do you want to learn the secrets about Australian Partner Visas, options, legal requirements and how to get your application approved, WITHOUT needing an Agent or Lawyer? Then register for the 100% FREE Partner Visa Secrets Workshop here: https://online.salvomigration.com.au/pvs-workshop  --- Want to learn more from Martin? Follow these steps... 1. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://bit.ly/PVSsubcribe 2. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salvomigration    Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvo_migration/ Join in on our weekly LIVE QUESTION & ANSWER session with Martin to have your questions answered! Follow the here to our FREE Partner Visa Secrets - Questions & Answers Facebook Group, and join Martin and our 3500+ members every Thursday at 7pm AEST 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnervisasecrets/  3. NEED MORE HELP? Need more help with your Australian Partner Visa? Check out our Partner Visa Resources here https://online.salvomigration.com.au/partner-visa-resources 4. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT:  Tell us in the comments if you liked this video and what other kinds of videos you would like to see. #australianpartnervisas #spousevisas #partnervisa #defactovisas #australia #covid19 #partnervisasecrets #salvomigration #martinsalvo