Prospective Marriage Visa Application Transitioned to Subclass 309 After Couple Married Overseas
Case Summary
A couple who had begun a Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa application decided to marry overseas during the processing period. We quickly withdrew the Subclass 300 application and transitioned to a Subclass 309 Offshore Permanent Partner Visa, securing a successful outcome.
Background
Our client (the sponsor) had come to us seeking assistance with a Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa for her partner overseas. The couple had met in the partner's home country and entered into a genuine committed relationship with the intention of marrying in Australia. We lodged the Subclass 300 application and provided evidence of the genuineness of the relationship and the significant age difference between the couple. Partway through the process, the couple notified us that they had decided to marry overseas rather than wait for the visa.
Challenges
- Couple's decision to marry overseas rendered the Subclass 300 application invalid mid-process
- Quick transition to the correct visa subclass was needed to avoid delay and wasted processing time
- Evidence of the genuine relationship had already been compiled for the 300
Outcome
The transition was managed smoothly and the Subclass 309 Offshore Partner Visa was ultimately granted.
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