Partner visa lawyers helping Sydney couples.
You do not need to be in Brisbane to work with a partner visa lawyer. Salvo Migration supports couples in Sydney by phone or video, with a clear pathway, evidence plan and fixed-fee scope before you decide whether to engage us.
A clear process, delivered remotely.
Lawyer-led planning
Discuss the proposed pathway, evidence priorities and legal scope with a qualified team.
Clear responsibilities
Know what Salvo prepares, what you provide and which dates or documents still need confirmation.
Remote service
Meet by phone or video and work with the Brisbane-based team from anywhere in Australia.
Need the nationwide overview? Compare pathways, legal support and locations in our Australian partner visa lawyers guide. The same national resource also includes our migration agent and lawyer comparison.
Advice and preparation built around your relationship.
A partner or spouse visa application needs more than forms. The pathway, each partner's immigration history and the relationship evidence should form one accurate and consistent application.
Pathway assessment
We consider whether the proposed onshore, offshore or prospective marriage pathway fits the facts before substantial preparation begins.
Relationship evidence
We help organise genuine evidence across the financial, household, social and commitment aspects of the relationship.
Consistent application material
Both partners' information, statements and supporting documents are reviewed within the agreed scope so avoidable contradictions can be addressed.
Issues requiring legal advice
Visa status, prior refusals, character matters, schedule 3 or a possible section 48 bar can require individual legal assessment.
Every partner visa pathway, handled by lawyers.
Partner Visa 820/801
For eligible couples applying in Australia — begin with the temporary stage and progress to permanent assessment.
Learn more → Offshore✈️Partner Visa 309/100
For partners applying from outside Australia — the temporary 309 brings your partner here while the permanent 100 processes.
Learn more → Engaged💍Prospective Marriage 300
Travel to Australia and marry within the visa period — then move onto the partner visa pathway.
Learn more →For couples applying from Sydney.
The subclass 820 temporary visa and subclass 801 permanent visa make up the onshore partner pathway. Being in Australia is not, by itself, enough to establish that the pathway is suitable. Visa status, timing, location requirements and the relationship evidence available should be considered before lodgement.
820 application
Plan and prepare the temporary-stage application around the facts, current status and evidence the couple can genuinely support.
Bridging and timing questions
Questions about current status, travel and application timing need answers based on the person's own immigration circumstances.
801 permanent stage
Keep building current relationship evidence after lodgement so the permanent-stage assessment is not treated as an afterthought.
Visa criteria and processing information can change. Check the current Department of Home Affairs onshore partner visa information and obtain advice for your circumstances.
When one partner is outside Australia.
The subclass 309 temporary visa and subclass 100 permanent visa form the offshore partner pathway. Sydney-based sponsors can work remotely with our Brisbane team while their partner is overseas. We help the couple prepare one coordinated application despite the distance and different time zones.
Applicant and sponsor preparation
Clarify what each person must provide, organise the relationship history and keep answers consistent across the applicant and sponsor material.
Evidence across countries
Map the evidence available from both locations, including communication, visits, shared finances and plans for living together in Australia.
Current criteria should be checked against the Department of Home Affairs offshore partner visa information.
Read the Partner Visa 309/100 lawyers guide →Work with a partner visa lawyer without office travel.
Salvo Migration's office is in Brisbane. We assist Sydney clients by phone and video and do not claim to have a Sydney office. Remote preparation lets both partners join meetings even when one is overseas.
Know the legal team before you work remotely.
Sydney clients work with Salvo Migration's Brisbane-based legal practice by phone or video. The lawyers and practice can be checked independently, and the service model is explained before engagement rather than presented as a Sydney office.
Martin Salvo
Principal Migration Lawyer, focused on Australian partner visa applications, complex assessments, refusals and review pathways.
Verify Martin on the QLS register →Rachel Hamada
Practice Manager and Senior Lawyer within Salvo Migration's lawyer-led partner visa team.
Verify Rachel on the QLS register →One coordinated remote matter
Both partners can join meetings from Sydney or overseas. Responsibilities, document exchange, the legal scope and fixed professional fee are agreed before substantive work begins.
Meet the complete legal team →Clear communication, wherever you are.
Meet by phone or video, exchange documents through the agreed channels and know the legal scope and fixed professional fee before engagement.
The Brisbane-based team also assists couples remotely in Newcastle and Canberra. The location guides explain service coverage and do not represent Salvo offices in those cities.
Evidence you can inspect
Review published visa approvals and, when you choose, load current Google reviews before deciding whether Salvo Migration is right for you.
Published approval examples
See recent published outcomes with pathway and grant-date context. Personal details are redacted.
Inspect published approvals →Current Google reviews
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Past outcomes and client reviews do not predict or guarantee the outcome of another application. Every matter is assessed on its own facts and decided by the Department of Home Affairs.
No Visa, No Fee — for eligible matters.*
If your application is not approved and certain conditions are met, we'll refund our professional fees. Eligibility and conditions are confirmed in writing before engagement.
*Applies to eligible partner visa applications where guarantee conditions are met.
Common questions, answered by lawyers.
How long does a partner visa take?
Processing times vary depending on the visa type and complexity of your case — current times change with the pathway, application and Department caseload. Check Home Affairs before relying on an estimate.
Can I apply in a de facto relationship?
The 12-month rule generally concerns the duration of the de facto relationship immediately before application, not simply a lease period; registered relationships and other exceptions can apply. We assess the facts before you rely on an exception.
What if my application is refused?
Review rights and deadlines depend on the decision and your circumstances. Get advice promptly rather than assuming a review is available. Start with our partner visa refusal guide.
Is a spouse visa different from a partner visa?
People often search for a spouse visa when they mean an Australian partner visa. The appropriate pathway depends on whether the relationship is a marriage, de facto relationship or intended marriage, along with where the applicant is applying and other eligibility facts.
Can I include my children in the application?
Yes, dependent children can be included. You'll need to provide evidence of their dependency and meet specific requirements.
Do we need to meet you in person?
No — we can work with Sydney clients by phone or video. Salvo Migration's office is in Brisbane; we do not claim to have a Sydney office.
Make Sydney home — together.
Book your free strategy call: eligibility, pathway, fees and next steps for your partner visa in Sydney.
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