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Permanent Partner Visa 801 Granted at AAT After False Relationship Allegations Rebutted

Visa TypeSubclass 801
CategoryPartner Visa

Case Summary

A client's Subclass 801 partner visa was refused after the Department received anonymous allegations that the relationship was contrived, raising a potential PIC 4020 adverse information issue. We successfully rebutted the false allegations at the AAT and the visa was granted.

Background

The client's Subclass 801 Permanent Partner Visa was refused by the Department. The delegate was not satisfied that the client and his Australian citizen de facto partner were in a genuine and committed relationship. An unnamed third party had made allegations that the relationship was fabricated for migration purposes. This also created a potential PIC 4020 adverse information issue. We took the matter to the AAT.

Challenges

  • Anonymous third-party allegations put the genuineness of the relationship in question
  • Potential PIC 4020 adverse information issue arising from the anonymous accusations
  • Proving the authenticity of a relationship against false claims requires thorough and multifaceted evidence

How We Helped

We prepared comprehensive submissions addressing all facets of the relationship: the nature of the couple's mutual commitment, their financial interdependency, their shared living arrangements, and the social dimensions of their relationship. We directly addressed and overcame the false allegations, providing evidence sufficient to rebut the third-party claims and negate the PIC 4020 concern.

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Key Success Factors

  • Comprehensive evidence across all four pillars of partner visa relationship assessment
  • Direct rebuttal of the false third-party allegations with supporting documentation
  • Prevention of a PIC 4020 finding through proactive disclosure and evidence management
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Outcome

The AAT accepted our submissions. The false allegations were overcome, the PIC 4020 issue was resolved, and the client was granted his Subclass 801 Permanent Partner Visa.

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