10 things you should know about the Australian Partner Visa 820 / 801 process
As someone who is currently in the end stages of a 820 / 801 visa process, I wanted to provide my perspective in the hopes that it will assist others embarking on the partner visa journey with the end goal of being granted Australian citizenship. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) aren't hugely transparent regarding this process, which can be really frustrating! Are you considering applying for a partner visa? You may already have done some reading about the application process, however here are is my list of 10 things you should know before applying for a partner visa in Australia. The 820 / 801 partner visa application process is a long one. Current estimates state that 90% of 801 are visas processed within 22 months and 90% of 820 visas are processed within 27 months. It really pays to have your application well filled out prior to lodging it so that you avoid any unnecessary hiccups. After that, it really is just a matter of being patient. If you want to do it well, the