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Not sure where you're getting your information from but you probably shouldn't use that source anymore.
There's no point in applying for the onshore 820/801 if you don't plan to remain onshore while waiting. In fact, the BVA that's granted that allows the person to remain onshore when their current visa ends does not come with travel rights, so you'd have to make a separate BVB application for that and it's typically only granted for short periods to allow you to leave and reenter Australia. There is an offshore 309/100 which is the same partner visa but for offshore applicants and if you plan on being offshore for long periods, then that may be the best option. This is why it would be good to consult an RMA and see what all your options are, possible pitfalls of choosing certain routes, and making the best decision for the circumstances of your relationship.
The long term relationship is for de facto or spouse couples... so any time dating or time that you can't prove such a relationship doesn't count towards that. The applicant would make either the 309/100 or 820/801 application and wait the normal processing times for the first stage (which for onshore often takes 1-2 years or more). If at that time of assessment, the CO feels you've supplied enough evidence for the 3 years prior (or 2 years if there's a child of the relationship) to the date of application, then they may grant the 100 at the same time as the 309 or the 801 at the same time as the 820. As we have seen with previous posters on the forum, that is no guarantee and if this is what you'll aim for, your best chance at waiving that two year waiting period between application and PR eligibility will be using an RMA to present your application in the best way possible.
You should read the partner visa websites for information on this. 309/100 and 820/801.
There's no point in applying for the onshore 820/801 if you don't plan to remain onshore while waiting. In fact, the BVA that's granted that allows the person to remain onshore when their current visa ends does not come with travel rights, so you'd have to make a separate BVB application for that and it's typically only granted for short periods to allow you to leave and reenter Australia. There is an offshore 309/100 which is the same partner visa but for offshore applicants and if you plan on being offshore for long periods, then that may be the best option. This is why it would be good to consult an RMA and see what all your options are, possible pitfalls of choosing certain routes, and making the best decision for the circumstances of your relationship.
The long term relationship is for de facto or spouse couples... so any time dating or time that you can't prove such a relationship doesn't count towards that. The applicant would make either the 309/100 or 820/801 application and wait the normal processing times for the first stage (which for onshore often takes 1-2 years or more). If at that time of assessment, the CO feels you've supplied enough evidence for the 3 years prior (or 2 years if there's a child of the relationship) to the date of application, then they may grant the 100 at the same time as the 309 or the 801 at the same time as the 820. As we have seen with previous posters on the forum, that is no guarantee and if this is what you'll aim for, your best chance at waiving that two year waiting period between application and PR eligibility will be using an RMA to present your application in the best way possible.
You should read the partner visa websites for information on this. 309/100 and 820/801.
