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Visa (Subclass 309/100)
The Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) is the offshore pathway for eligible couples. Real Migration and Education supports relationship evidence design, sponsor alignment, declaration consistency, and staged planning from temporary assessment through permanent progression.
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(Subclass 309/100) Overview
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Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 309/100
The 309/100 pathway is the offshore partner route for eligible spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
- - Be in a genuine and continuing relationship with an eligible sponsor.
- - Meet offshore pathway settings at key lodgement stages.
- - Provide complete evidence across relationship assessment factors.
- - Satisfy health, character, and identity requirements.
- - Keep sponsor and applicant declarations consistent across all records.
Application process for Subclass 309/100
Real Migration and Education structures partner pathways with profile-fit strategy, evidence architecture, and consistency controls before lodgement.
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Relationship evidence build and chronology alignment.
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Declaration drafting and consistency quality review.
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Lodgement and Department follow-up handling.
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Permanent-stage readiness and long-term planning.
Indicative timeline module
- Pre-lodgement: offshore fit check and evidence planning.
- Assessment stage: timing varies by relationship history and caseload.
- Post-lodgement: staged updates toward permanent progression.
Cost planning module
Costs may include visa application charges, biometrics, health checks, police clearances, translations, statutory declarations, and relationship evidence preparation.
Compliance module
Partner visas are evidence-heavy and declaration-sensitive. We align chronology, relationship records, identity details, and legal criteria to maintain compliance from lodgement through decision.
Middle premium block
Why clients trust our Subclass 309/100 partner workflow
Visa Focus
309/100
Offshore partner pathway
Evidence Zones
4+
Core relationship factors
Process Milestones
5
Temporary to permanent progression
Decision Quality
High
Consistency-led preparation
Document checklist module
- Applicant and sponsor identity/civil records.
- Relationship timeline evidence across all assessment factors.
- Sponsor declaration package and supporting documents.
- Health/character documentation when requested.
- Updates for staged processing and permanent progression.
Common refusal risk module
- Weak or inconsistent relationship evidence across key factors.
- Conflicting applicant/sponsor declarations and timelines.
- Outdated or incomplete health/character documentation.
- Slow responses to requests during staged assessment.
Our process module: how we manage your 309100 case
01. Relationship pathway fit
Onshore/offshore strategy, chronology, and legal criteria reviewed first.
02. Evidence architecture
Relationship, identity, and sponsorship records aligned for consistency.
03. Lodgement quality gate
Forms and declarations cross-checked before and after submission.
04. Decision and next stage
Post-lodgement requests plus pathway planning through grant stages.
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Contact UsFrequently asked questions (Subclass 309/100)
Is Subclass 309 offshore only?
It is generally the offshore partner pathway; eligibility and processing settings must be checked case-by-case.
Does 309 automatically become 100?
Progression is staged and assessed against eligibility and evidence at the permanent stage.
Can de facto couples apply for 309/100?
Yes, if legal criteria and evidence standards are met.
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How long does partner visa 309 take?
Timeframes vary by caseload and evidence quality. A complete first file can reduce avoidable delays.
What evidence matters most in 309?
Consistent, balanced evidence across financial, social, household, and commitment factors is essential.
Can we add more evidence after lodgement?
Yes, in many cases updates are possible and often necessary for staged processing.
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