Spouse or Interdependency Visa Applications
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What are the changes?
Spouse visas (subclasses 309/100 and 820/801) and Interdependency visas (subclasses 310/110 and 826/814) are being replaced by new Partner visas (subclasses 309/100 and 820/801) from 1 July 2009. This means that Spouse and Interdependency visas will be closed to new applications from 1 July 2009.
How will my Spouse or Interdependency application be affected?
Spouse or Interdependency visa applications lodged before 1 July 2009
If you lodged an application for a Spouse or Interdependency visa or were granted a temporary Spouse or Interdependency visa before 1 July 2009 and you meet all eligibility requirements, then you will be granted a Spouse or Interdependency visa at both the temporary and permanent stages of the application after 1 July 2009.
Spouse or Interdependency visa applications lodged after 1 July 2009
If you lodged a Spouse or Interdependency visa application with the department after 1 July 2009 and you meet all eligibility requirements, your application will be processed as an application for the new Partner visa.
If you completed an application using an old Spouse or Interdependency visa application form but did not lodge it with the department until after 1 July 2009, you are not required to complete another application form. Applications for Spouse or Interdependency visas received by the department after 1 July 2009 will be processed as applications for the new Partner visa.
Adding Dependent Child (subclass 445) applications to your permanent visa application after 1 July 2009
If you and your child meet all eligibility requirements then your child will be issued with the same permanent visa as you (Spouse or Interdependency visa if you lodged your visa application before to 1 July 2009 or Partner visa if you lodged your application after 1 July 2009).
More Information
For more information on your current Spouse, Interdependency or Partner visa application, please contact your case officer or nearest departmental office.
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