【安和律师事务所】澳大利亚居民家庭的新签证安排

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搬迁到澳大利亚的澳大利亚居民家庭的新签证安排

在2024年对移民法规的最近修订中，澳大利亚政府对之前的1994年移民法规进行了几项显著的变更。最关键是修订极大地促进了授予Subclass 309（伴侣 - 暂时）签证以及Subclass 100（伴侣）签证。这两种签证适用于澳大利亚公民、永久居民以及符合条件的新西兰公民的伴侣，授予他们居住在澳大利亚的权利。


作为澳大利亚公民、永久居民或新西兰公民的伴侣申请居住在澳大利亚时，首先会被授予Subclass 309（伴侣）暂时签证。这允许你在获得Subclass 100（伴侣）签证之前居住在澳大利亚，后者允许你长期居住在澳大利亚。

何谓伴侣？

在这两种签证的背景下，伴侣不仅仅指配偶，也扩展到与澳大利亚公民、永久居民或居住在澳大利亚的新西兰公民处于事实婚姻关系的人。这种安排不仅承认已婚夫妇，也承认那些未婚但共同生活的夫妇——也称为事实婚姻关系。


在澳大利亚法律下，承认夫妇共同生活并拥有彼此之间的承诺关系，而不是通过婚姻，这称为事实婚姻关系。在授予伴侣签证时，事实婚姻夫妇被授予与已婚夫妇相同的权利。然而，澳大利亚当局可能需要特定的考量来确定事实婚姻关系。对于事实婚姻关系，强烈推荐咨询移民专家。

修订的影响（2024）

在之前的移民法规下，对谁会被分类为家庭单位的成员设有年龄限制。超过18岁并有能力自给自足的家庭成员不再被视为家庭单位的成员。这意味着为了继续在澳大利亚生活和工作，他们需要签证。


最近的修订通过允许如果他们是伴侣签证主申请人的依赖人，则次级申请人被授予签证，解决了这个问题。伴侣签证的主申请人将是澳大利亚公民、永久居民和居住在澳大利亚的新西兰公民的伴侣，次级申请人是依赖于主申请人的被抚养人，无论年龄如何。这一变更使得非澳大利亚伴侣的家庭成员也能被授予签证。对于家庭成员——儿童和老人——搬迁到澳大利亚在行政上变得更加顺畅。




你是计划将你的家庭搬迁到澳大利亚的澳大利亚居民吗？或者你是需要签证与你们在澳大利亚生活的澳大利亚公民或永久居民的伴侣吗？在H&O律师事务所，我们的法律团队在与客户处理移民问题方面拥有丰富的经验。我们还具备为讲英语和讲普通话的客户提倡的独特能力。如果你需要法律服务以确保顺利的移民过程和签证申请，请今天就安排与我们律师的预约！

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Latest insight: Migration amendment

In the recent amendment to migration regulations (2024), the Australian Government has made several notable changes to the previous migration regulations (1994). In particular, the recent amendment greatly promotes the granting of both Subclass 309 (Partner – Provisional) visas, as well as Subclass 100 (Partner) visas. These 2 visas apply to the partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, as well as to partners of eligible New Zealand citizens, granting them the right to reside in Australia.


When applying to reside in Australia as a partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen, the provisional Subclass 309 (Partner) visa will first be granted. This allows you to reside in Australia before you receive the Subclass 100 (Partner) visa, which allows you to reside in Australia long-term.

Who is a Partner?

In the context of both visas, the partner does not just refer to the spouse but also extends to the person who is in a de facto relationship with the Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen living in Australia. This arrangement recognises not just married couples, but also couples who are not married but have been living together – also known as de facto relationships.


De facto relationships, where couples live and have a committed relationship with each other apart from marriage, are recognised under Australian Law. In the granting of partner visas, de facto couples are accorded the same access as married couples. However, there are specific considerations that Australian authorities may require to determine a de facto relationship. Consulting a migration specialist would be highly recommended for de facto relationships.

Implications of the Amendment (2024)

Under the previous migration regulations, there was an age limit placed on who would be classified as a member of a family unit. Family members who were over the age of 18 and had the means to support themselves were no longer covered under being a member of a family unit. This meant that to continue living and working in Australia, they would require visas.


The recent amendment rectified this problem by allowing secondary applicants to be granted visas if they are dependents of a primary applicant for a partner visa. The primary applicants for partner visas would be the partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens residing in Australia, and the secondary applicants, charges who are dependent on the primary applicants regardless of age. This change enables family members of the non-Australian partner to be granted visas as well. Relocating to Australia has become much smoother administratively for family members – children and elderly.


Are you an Australian resident who is planning to relocate your family to Australia? Or are you a partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident who requires visas for you and your family to live with them in Australia? At H&O Lawyers, our legal team has vast experience working with clients in migration. We also possess unique competencies in advocating for both English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking clients. Should you need legal services to ensure a smooth immigration process and visa application, arrange an appointment with our lawyers today!