Client background

Our client was a Nepalese national living in Australia on a temporary visa, in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen partner. They had previously experienced a student visa refusal, which raised concerns about their immigration history and potential genuine temporary entrant issues impacting their Partner visa application.

The couple had lived together for a limited period and held minimal joint financial documentation, making it difficult to clearly demonstrate the four relationship pillars required by the Department of Home Affairs:

• Financial commitment

• Nature of household

• Social recognition

• Mutual commitment

The challenge

This application was considered moderate to high risk due to several factors:

• A previous visa refusal recorded with Home Affairs

• Limited joint financial records

• Short cohabitation period

• Family-based rather than asset-based evidence only

Without a targeted legal strategy, the application was at risk of refusal due to insufficient proof of a genuine and ongoing relationship.

Our strategy and approach

Our registered migration agents developed a comprehensive evidence and submission plan, including:

✅ Conducting a detailed relationship interview with both partners
✅ Preparing structured personal statements addressing each legal requirement
✅ Collating alternative evidence for shared household arrangements
✅ Organising statutory declarations from family and community members
✅ Preparing a detailed legal submission explaining previous visa history
✅ Addressing character and genuineness criteria proactively

Each pillar of the partner visa criteria was addressed individually with documentary support to provide clear compliance with migration regulations.

The outcome

The Partner visa (820) was granted without any Requests for Further Information (RFIs) within six months of lodgement.

The client is now on the pathway toward permanent residency under the 801 permanent stage.

Client testimonial

“After our refusal history, we were unsure if approval was possible. TIA Global prepared everything professionally and guided us through every step. We are extremely grateful for their support.”

Who this case may help

This case may be relevant if you:

• Have had a previous visa refusal

• Have limited joint financial documentation

• Are in an early-stage relationship

• Are uncertain about how to present relationship evidence properly

• Want professional guidance before lodging your Partner visa

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If you are preparing a Partner visa application or have a complex immigration history, our team can provide a tailored eligibility assessment and professional advice.

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