Is there such thing as a "free ride" in Australian migration scheme?

Is there such thing as a "free ride" in Australian migration scheme?

Hmmmm....interesting question I would say. I think that is really subjective. It depends how you look at it.

For me, I would say "yes", there is such thing as a free ride. There are small little loop holes here and there. If you are working in Australian migration field like I do, you will spot some. Of course, we are not refer to anything illegal or dodgy here. 

For example, an overseas student who are well qualify studying a degree which is in high priority list of the SOL. Easily s/he can get a PR through independent skilled migrant scheme. What if s/he just get into relationship just 1 month before s/he graduate and then tag his/her partner along as a dependent family member. For me, that is a "free ride" for that person. Anyway, that is solely my opinion and I do not expect anyone to agree with me.

That is purely my observation!!

Limitation on Partner visa sponsorship

The limitation on Partner visa sponsorship has been introduced not long ago. Here are the important information that people need to know:

• Sponsor cannot sponsor another new partner within the 5 years period. 5 years started from the date of lodgement of the previous application.

Of course, there are some exception for that:

• Sponsor allowed to sponsor his/her new partner if the relationship is longer than 2 years.
• Sponsor and his/her new partner has children together.
• Previous partner has died and leave sponsor with dependent children.

Register relationship

Under Partner visa, apart from getting marriage, there is another option is under "de facto" relationship. De facto relationship means that you and your partner have been living together as a partner (same-sex, different sex, it doesn't matter) for at least 12 months. That is very straightforward.

However, under "de facto" relationship, if you and your partner have not been living together for at least 12 months yet, you still can apply for permanent residency under Partner visa as long as you register your relationship.

Not sure about other states, but so far I know that in VIC and NSW, we can register our relationship and that "Relationship Certificate" can be used to apply for Partner visa. So, don't panic if you have not live with your partner for at least 12 months. Things can be done as long as you plan way ahead and get all your document ready.

Unemployed person surely can sponsor his/her love one

Under Partner visa, there are many people asking me whether unemployed partner can sponsor his/her partner to get permanent residency status. The answer is "yes", s/he can sponsor his/her partner as long as the relationship is real and genuine.

Not just unemployed partner, any person who are taking CentreLink (social welfare) benefit also can sponsor his/her partner for the permanent residency status as well.

Of course, ideally the Australian government prefer the sponsor to have stable job or income, in order to support his/her partner for at least 2 years after his/her partner get a permanent residency status. That is because his/her partner won't be able to access to any CentreLink benefit for at least 2 years. The only benefits that his/her partner can access are Medicare benefit and also the English language for migration program.

Therefore, it is viable for the sponsor to have someone (brothers, sisters, friends or parents) to act as a guarantor in this regard.

Please check with your migration lawyer or registered migration agent who know best about this.... :)