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Domestic Violence Partner Visa Lawyer

No tiene por qué permanecer en una relación violenta o abusiva.

Domestic and family violence is not acceptable in any circumstance. Please keep in mind that a partner (sponsor) who commits family violence cannot cancel their partner’s (applicant) visa, and the Department will not cancel a temporary partner visa merely because of a relationship breakdown. If you are experiencing family violence, you are advised to seek professional assistance to explore the options available to you, and whether you are eligible for a more permanent visa or partner visa under family violence grounds. We understand that you may have been going through a difficult time, as cases involving family violence are often complicated and emotional. Australian Migration Lawyers are able to help you understand your rights and obligations when it comes to family violence, as well as provide advice in relation to visa pathways. Family violence provisions aim to provide visa applicants with a glimmer of hope.

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Posibilidad de fraccionar el pago entre 3 y 6 meses en algunos tipos de visado.

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¿Qué es la "violencia familiar" y qué hay que hacer?

Family violence is any conduct, whether aimed at you, your family, pets, or property, that makes you fear for the safety and well-being of you or your family members. Family violence provisions have laws in place that help the alleged victims with child welfare and give family members a chance at a better life. Family violence provisions sever ties between the people involved, cutting down on psychological abuse and forced isolation, and paving the path ahead for confidential counselling.

According to Regulation 1.21 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) and Section 4AB of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), examples of domestic and family violence include, but are not limited to:

  • Abuso verbal o emocional
  • Financial abuse/control
  • Maltrato físico
  • Psychological abuse
  • Sexual assault/abuse
  • Forced isolation
  • Dowry related abuse

If you are experiencing domestic and family violence and are unsure of your visa status, we encourage you to contact Australian Migration Lawyers. Lawyers can help determine family violence provisions.

Requisitos para obtener un visado de pareja si ha sufrido violencia familiar

Under Australia’s migration laws, there are certain circumstances where you may be eligible for a temporary Partner Visa if you have experienced domestic and family violence and you are no longer in a relationship with your sponsor.

The legislation specifies that the alleged victim of domestic or family violence occurred wholly or partly during your relationship, and the sponsor is the alleged victim or perpetrator of that violence. ‘Perpetrator’ refers to the person who commits domestic and/or family violence.

Although you fear your relationship has come to an end, you may be eligible for a permanent visa if you fear you have experienced family violence or are in immediate danger and:

  • Ha solicitado o es titular de un visado de pareja temporal (subclase 820)
  • Have applied for or hold a Provisional Partner visa (subclass 309), and you were in Australia under a COVID-19 visa concession
  • Ser titular de un visado de prospección matrimonial (subclase 300), siempre que haya entrado en Australia y se haya casado con su patrocinador.

You also need to meet mental health, social worker, and character requirements.

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¿Por qué debería seguir tramitando su visado de socio?

In many cases of family violence, sponsors take advantage of the vulnerability of temporary visa holders. Victims can be reluctant to raise their voices as they are afraid of damaging their relationships and fear they will be subject to deportation or visa cancellation. Therefore, the main purpose of family violence provisions is to protect and support victims suffering from domestic and family violence by enabling them to still be eligible for temporary Partner Visas even after a relationship has broken down due to family violence. Your visa status may be in jeopardy, which is why you should keep pursuing your permanent partner visa.

If you meet the eligibility requirement to apply for a permanent Partner visa, notwithstanding the breakdown of your relationship due to family violence, you might be granted a permanent Partner visa status, which allows you to:

  • Vivir en Australia indefinidamente
  • Acceso a asistencia sanitaria y ayudas a través de Medicare y el Plan Nacional de Seguro de Discapacidad (NDIS)
  • Work without restriction and have an Australian minimum wage guarantee under a temporary Partner Visa
  • Pay domestic student fees at Australian education providers
  • Apply for Australian citizenship once you meet residence requirements after a temporary Partner Visa
  • Sponsor family to come to Australia under the relevant programme

Document checklists for a domestic violence Partner visa application

Our lawyers can guide visa applicants through the process of collecting relevant information and evidence to support your family violence proposal. We will provide a detailed checklist of the key documentation required:  

  • Financial documents for visa applicant
  • Household arrangements documents for visa applicant
  • Birth certificate for visa applicant
  • Relationship documents for visa applicant
  • Police report for visa applicant
  • Pruebas judiciales (pruebas legales de un tribunal australiano)
  • Pruebas no judiciales (por ejemplo, de un médico, psicólogo, etc.)

Steps to make a family violence claim for a Partner visa

Australian Migration Lawyers puede ayudarle si ha sufrido violencia familiar y desea presentar una demanda.

Incluirá:

  • Notifying the Department that your relationship has ended with your former partner
  • Guiding you to gather the required documents
  • Preparar alegaciones y material de apoyo para explicar lo sucedido y sus circunstancias individuales.
  • Responder a la(s) solicitud(es) del Departamento.

Australian Migration Lawyers puede ayudarle en todas las fases de la presentación de una demanda por violencia familiar y mantendrá su información segura y confidencial.

Futuras vías de visado

The Department of Home Affairs may grant partner visa applicants temporary and/or permanent visas depending on their situation and associated evidence. There is no certainty that you can obtain permanent residency by pursuing your Partner visa, notwithstanding your relationship breakdown due to family violence.

If you are not eligible under the family violence provisions, Australian Migration Lawyers can also discuss and find other best visa options for you and your other family members.

Ventajas de recurrir a abogados australianos especializados en inmigración para solicitar un visado de pareja

The team at Australian Migration Lawyers has extensive experience in Australian migration law and family violence law. We are proud to work with a range of clients with high levels of success, and we do not shy away from complex cases, even those of family violence. At Australian Migration Lawyers, one of our key goals is to facilitate access to justice and we do this by representing individuals who entrust us with carriage of their migration affairs as well as deeply personal family violence matters.

  • Our team is made up of qualified Australian lawyers who are capable of assisting your visa application, or family violence case, understanding your eligibility and advising on the best migration options and strategies available to you.
  • As lawyers, we strive to ensure that your application is compliant with all legislative requirements in your family violence case. 
  • We assist you with preparing your application all the way through to the grant of your visa on the grounds of family violence, including working with you to action any additional requests from the Department of Home Affairs.
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Application costs for a domestic violence Partner visa

Where possible, we work on a fixed-fee basis rather than billing hourly to provide our clients for family violence with certainty about the total costs associated with their application. We offer flexibility for our family violence clients with installment options available in some cases. 

Book a free consultation with one of our qualified lawyers to get a quote on your family violence case.

Tramitación de visados

Solicitar un visado para Australia puede ser complejo. Con la ayuda de un abogado de inmigración australiano, podemos desenredar esta complejidad, y ayudarle a solicitar el visado adecuado.

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Processing times for domestic violence Partner visas

There is no processing time information published by the Department for processing Partner visas where the relationship has ended and the visa applicant has reported family violence. However, once you notify the Department of the cessation of a relationship and lodge a family violence claim, the sponsorship application will be automatically removed from the system, and your application will be flagged for priority processing.

Considerations for a domestic violence Partner visa application

Australian Migration Lawyers has a legal team of qualified and experienced lawyers practicing in Australian migration law. 

As lawyers, we cannot guarantee a successful outcome as no such guarantee exists. The decision rests with the Department of Home Affairs. However, we understand the complex circumstances our clients face, and we will make sure you always get the support and advice you need. No matter your case, we will take it up with home affairs, even under the grounds of family violence.

Nos esforzamos por ser lo más accesibles posible para usted:

  • Most initial consultations are free; recurring services will incur a fixed fee that we will discuss with you
  • Usted puede tener una consulta con nosotros desde cualquier lugar de Australia a través de plataformas en línea como Zoom
  • Podemos ayudarle independientemente del punto del proceso de obtención del visado de socio en el que se encuentre

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Servicios para toda Australia

Ofrecemos asesoramiento y apoyo profesional en materia de migración, independientemente de dónde se encuentre. Quienes residan en Australia pueden elegir entre reunirse con nosotros en una de nuestras oficinas o en línea, y quienes residan en el extranjero, pueden contactar con nosotros en línea.

FAQs about domestic violence Partner visas

Soy víctima de violencia familiar, ¿cómo puedo buscar ayuda?

We understand that it must be a very tough time for you and your partner and/or your family members. However, you are not alone in family violence. If you have suffered from family or domestic violence, a number of national support and confidential counselling lines are available to help you:

  • In an emergency or life-threatening situation, please call the Police on 000
  • For financial assistance, please reach out to the Australian Red Cross.
  • Para una sesión gratuita con un consejero de relaciones familiares, llame al 1800RESPECT al 1800 737 732
  • Si necesita un intérprete gratuito, llame a TIS National al 131 450

He obtenido un informe del hospital y la declaración de un testigo, ¿serían suficientes para una demanda por violencia familiar?

Although you can provide non-judicial evidence such as a medical report from a medical practitioner or a witness statement, they have to satisfy the criteria prescribed by the legislation. If they do not, the Department will not accept your evidence of family violence. 

Please keep in mind that before assessing the family violence claim, the Department will assess your relationship prior to the first incident police report of family violence. Only if your relationship is found to be genuine and ongoing before the relationship has ended or ceased will you then be invited to provide evidence of family violence. They will also assess your mental health and overall family violence case before taking it on.

At Australian Migration Lawyers, we have a deep understanding of the legislative framework that operates in these circumstances and are able to make your application as comprehensive as possible. We help with family violence provisions.

Si puedo presentar una demanda válida por violencia familiar y me conceden un visado permanente, ¿obtendrán mis hijos también la residencia permanente?

Yes, your former partner and children will get permanent partner visas as well, providing that they are included as secondary applicants in your permanent partner visa application and they also meet the mental health requirements. Our goal is to help you with family violence provisions.

¿Qué ocurre si no puedo presentar todos los documentos solicitados?

The Department understands your difficulties in gathering evidence, so they may give more time for you to submit those documents. However, submitting requested documents is still mandatory. This speeds up the family violence provisions process.

¿Cómo evalúa el Departamento las demandas por violencia familiar?

With respect to relevant family violence claims, the Department will carry out two assessments concerning the veracity of your relationship, assessing whether you were in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your former partner or child welfare sponsor before your relationship ceased and your family violence claims. This helps clarify family violence provisions for the long run.

Demonstrating a genuine relationship and submitting a valid claim of domestic violence are not easy tasks, as they require knowledge of family violence law, migration law and legal procedures. If the Department is not convinced that you were in a genuine relationship before the incident, they will not assess your family violence claim and won't grant you family violence provisions. Australian Migration Lawyers have experience in this area of law and have the capacity to provide you with clear, straightforward, and compassionate advice to reduce the stress associated with this process of receiving family violence provisions.

Sobre el autor del contenido

Perry Q Wood
Perry Q Wood
Socio - Abogado Principal de Migración

Perry Q Wood es el ex Presidente del Instituto Australiano de Derecho Administrativo y uno de los principales abogados australianos especializados en derecho administrativo y migración. Hasta la fecha, ha intervenido en más de 1.000 asuntos de migración y refugiados.

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