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This visa allows you to enter or remain in Australia on the basis of your married or de-facto relationship with your partner:
on a temporary visa (usually for a waiting period of approximately two (2) years from the date you applied for the visa)
on a permanent visa if, after the waiting period (if applicable), your partner relationship still exists and you are still eligible for this visa.
Your partner must provide sponsorship for you.
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You must be married or in defacto relationship with any one of following
an Australian citizen
an Australian permanent resident
an eligible New Zealand citizen |
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remain in Australia with your spouse, until a decision is made regarding your permanent visa
work in Australia
study in Australia, but you will not have access to government funding for tertiary study
enrol in Australia\'s medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme, Medicare.
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remain permanently in Australia with your spouse
work and study in Australia
enrol in Australia\'s medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme, Medicare
eligible to receive certain social security payments
apply for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria |
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In most of circumstances ,You and your partner must have been in a de-facto spouse relationship for the entire 12 months immediately prior to lodging your application.This 12 month period may be waved in some
exceptional circumstances. |