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Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse Visa Approved for Couple With 13-Year Age Difference

Visa TypeSubclass 300
CategoryPartner Visa

Case Summary

A couple who had met online and developed a genuine committed relationship sought assistance in preparing a Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse Visa application for the offshore applicant, with the submission directly addressing their 13-year age difference.

Background

Our clients had met online and, following frequent communication, met in person and developed a serious relationship. They announced their engagement, published a notice in the newspaper, and obtained a Notice of Intended Marriage. The applicant lived overseas and sought to enter Australia to marry his sponsor. The couple needed a Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse Visa, and the key consideration was their 13-year age difference, which required evidence establishing the genuineness and continuing nature of the relationship.

Challenges

  • 13-year age difference required direct evidence rebutting any question about relationship genuineness
  • Couple lived in separate countries, requiring documentation of their ongoing communication and connection
  • Demonstrating family acceptance of the relationship from both sides

How We Helped

We prepared a detailed submission for the Subclass 300 application, providing evidence of the couple's intention to marry including their engagement announcement and Notice of Intended Marriage. We addressed the age difference directly and argued that the relationship was genuine and continuing. We submitted evidence of their frequent communications despite living in different countries and documented the support of both their families for the relationship.

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Key Success Factors

  • Clear evidence of intention to marry, including engagement announcement and formal Notice of Intended Marriage
  • Documentation of frequent communication and contact despite living in separate countries
  • Evidence of family support from both sides of the relationship
  • Direct and transparent engagement with the age difference in the submission
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Outcome

The submission was accepted and the Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse Visa was granted to the applicant.

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