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Ireland to AU: LGBTQI+ Partner Visa Success
Overview
This case study follows the successful onshore Partner visa journey of an LGBTQI+ couple originally from Ireland. The applicant arrived in Australia to build a life alongside his partner, who holds Australian permanent residency. Seeking to secure their long-term future together in Australia, they engaged Australian Migration Lawyers to navigate the legal complexities of the onshore application process.
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The legal team at Australian Migration Lawyers oversaw the end-to-end preparation of the Subclass 820 application. Preparing a compelling partner application involves gathering and organising substantial evidence across four primary categories: financial interdependence, the nature of the household, social recognition, and mutual commitment.
The team worked closely with the couple to streamline this documentation, ensuring their shared history and life in Australia were presented clearly and in strict accordance with Department of Home Affairs guidelines. By submitting a thoroughly prepared and decision-ready application in November 2024, the team avoided common pitfalls and processing delays.
Outcome
In January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs granted the Subclass 820 Partner visa. Because the application was comprehensive from the outset, it progressed seamlessly to approval without any requests for further information (RFIs). This positive outcome grants the applicant full working rights, access to Medicare, and a secure pathway toward permanent residency via the Subclass 801 visa.
Helping the client and his partner secure their future in Australia was a privilege. A well-structured application that clearly demonstrates a genuine relationship from day one is always the most effective way to achieve a smooth and efficient grant.
Official Subclass 820 Visa Grant Notification from the Department of Home Affairs.
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