| One of the most confusing aspects of Australian | | | | are also requirements that need be complied with by |
| immigration is the De Facto Australian Visa. This kind | | | | the applicant: |
| of visa applies to relationships that are unmarried with | | | | · Undergo a medical examination, which will |
| an Australian resident, Australian citizen or eligible New | | | | include a chest x-ray, by a doctor chosen from a |
| Zealand citizen. There are certain factors that need to | | | | panel put together by the Austrian authorities. |
| be considered before using this as the means of entry | | | | · The applicant must also be able to provide |
| into Australia. This is but a reflection of changing social | | | | certificated proof that they have no criminal record in |
| values which result in an increase of unmarried couples | | | | any country in which they have stayed for more than |
| that bear fruit but face the problem of immigrating to | | | | 12 months, over the last 10 years. |
| the country. | | | | · Other evidence and proof as may be |
| These de facto Australia visas are applied for and | | | | required during the process of application |
| have the term of two years which provide the | | | | The application process for de facto Australian visas |
| individual the privilege to apply for permanent residency. | | | | usually take between three to six months but if there |
| Since this kind of visa is prone to abuse and fraud, | | | | are problems that arise, the application length may be |
| there are many parameters that have been set forth | | | | extended. All the evidence and proof presented would |
| for these kinds of visas. These are the conditions that | | | | be investigated and verified and once suspicious |
| need to be present in order to qualify for this kind of | | | | circumstances are found, or there is a lack of |
| special visa. | | | | evidence or other mitigating factor, then the application |
| · The applicant must be in a "genuine, | | | | would outrightly be rejected by the Australian |
| continuous de facto relationship" with the sponsoring | | | | immigration authorities. |
| partner and this relationship must be at least 12 months | | | | The two year timespan upon receipt of the approved |
| in length. | | | | visa and the option to apply for permanent residence |
| · The relationship with the sponsor must be | | | | provides ample time to make sure the relationship is |
| exclusive and genuine. | | | | real and without any shady circumstances. This also is |
| · The two parties must be able to prove they | | | | the time for authorities to root out fraudulent visa |
| have lived together/are living together, although they | | | | applications through the guidelines currently in place. |
| may have to live separately on a temporary basis | | | | If you have the proper documentation and evidence to |
| while the application for a De Facto Australia Visa is | | | | support such relationship, then going through the |
| considered. | | | | process would have no hitch and would pass quickly. |
| · The applicant must be able to produce | | | | Just ensure that all your paperwork and proofs are |
| evidence that the relationship has been ongoing for 12 | | | | genuine and bona fide and you will find out that there |
| months, is genuine and not a short-term arrangement. | | | | are very few hindrances along the way to Australia. |
| Aside from the above provided guideline, the following | | | | |