Subclass 100 — Partner (Migrant) — immi.wiki

The Subclass 100 Partner (Migrant) visa is the permanent stage of the offshore partner visa pathway. It is applied for at the same time as the Subclass 309 (provisional stage). After 2 years from the combined application date, the Department assesses whether the couple remains in a genuine, ongoing relationship and, if so, grants the Subclass 100 as a permanent immigrant visa. The Subclass 100 is an entry visa — the holder enters Australia as a permanent resident.

At the time of grant of the Subclass 100, the applicant must:

• Still be in a genuine married or de facto relationship with the sponsoring Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Have had the relationship for at least 2 years from the application date (or qualify for the registered relationship/dependent child waiver)
• Satisfy health and character requirements (reviewed at grant stage)
• Be outside Australia at the time of grant (or have permission to be in Australia on another basis)

The Subclass 100 is applied for simultaneously with the Subclass 309 — a single combined application covers both stages. The applicant must be outside Australia at the time of application for the 309/100 pathway. After 2 years from the application date, the Department contacts the applicant to update relationship evidence and then assesses the 100 component.

The Subclass 100 is a permanent residence immigrant visa. The holder may enter Australia as a permanent resident. There are no work or study restrictions. A 5-year travel facility applies from the date the holder first enters Australia as a permanent resident.