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Interview requirements
If you are requested to attend an interview you must bring your passport and all outstanding documentation with you. Your application will be assessed at the interview, and where possible, a decision will be made.
Invitation to comment
If another person gives the department information that could result in you being refused a visa, the department will give you an opportunity to comment on the information. You will need to comment by a set date.
Change in circumstances
You must inform the department if:
- you change your residential address for longer than 14 days.
See: Form 929 Change of address and/or Passport Details (105KB PDF file) - you wish to add or to change the person authorised to act on your behalf in connection with your visa application
- the composition of your family changes as a result of birth, death or change in marital status, etc
- you (or your family members) intend to travel to or from Australia while your visa application is being processed
- if the circumstances of your sponsor or assurer change
- your relationship with your partner ends.
See:
Form 1022 Notification of Changes in Circumstances (88KB PDF file)
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Visa decision
If the visa is approved, you will receive a letter from the relevant immigration office providing:
- your Visa Grant Number
- the validity date of the visa
- the visa conditions
- full details of what you must do next.
If the visa is not approved, you will receive a letter advising:
- the reasons for the refusal decision
- if eligible, your review rights
- the time limit for lodging an appeal.
Processing your permanent (second stage) Spouse (subclass 801) visa
You applied for both a temporary and permanent visa when you lodged your application.
Shortly before you are eligible to be assessed for a permanent Spouse (subclass 801) visa (usually two (2) years after application lodgement), you will receive a letter from the department asking you to provide further information relating to your application.
Important: To ensure that you receive this letter, please inform the department (preferably in writing) if you change your contact details.
All applications lodged with the department on or after 1 October 2006, and therefore eligible for assessment for a permanent Spouse (subclass 801) visa on or after 1 October 2008 will be processed in the department’s Melbourne office.
All applications lodged with the department before 1 October 2006 and eligible for assessment for a permanent Spouse (subclass 801) visa before 1 October 2008, will continue to be processed in your nearest state or territory office.
If you believe you are eligible for assessment for a permanent Spouse (subclass 801) visa and have not received a letter from the department you should contact the general enquiries line or the department’s Melbourne office.
Telephone:
13 18 81 (General enquiries)
1300 760 421 (Melbourne office - urgent queries only)
Email: vic.ssp.processing@immi.gov.au
More information is available.
See: More information