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Same-Sex Partner Visa Approved Despite Limited Evidence Through Psychologist's Assessment

Visa TypeSubclass 820
CategoryPartner Visa

Case Summary

A same-sex couple from countries where it is culturally difficult to disclose a homosexual relationship had limited conventional evidence available for their partner visa application. We successfully used a psychologist's report as a key piece of evidence to establish the genuineness of the relationship.

Background

Our clients were in a genuine same-sex relationship, but both came from countries where homosexuality carries significant cultural stigma. As a result, they had been unable to be open about their relationship, limiting the availability of conventional social evidence — such as photos with family and friends, or third-party statements from people who knew them as a couple.

Challenges

  • Limited conventional relationship evidence due to cultural constraints around disclosing the relationship
  • Third-party evidence from family and friends was not available given the cultural context
  • Alternative evidence sources needed to establish the genuineness of the relationship

How We Helped

We prepared a thorough partner visa application that made effective use of the evidence available, including a psychologist's assessment of the couple's relationship. The psychologist's report provided professional validation of the genuine and committed nature of their relationship in circumstances where conventional social evidence was limited.

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Key Success Factors

  • Creative use of a psychologist's assessment to compensate for the absence of conventional relationship evidence
  • Thorough preparation of the application using all available evidence sources
  • Sensitive handling of the culturally constrained evidence situation
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Outcome

The Partner Visa was approved. Since the grant, the couple has had the confidence to come out to some friends and their parents, who have embraced their relationship.

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