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Facts &Tips for Partner Visa 820/801 Online Applications

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#1 ·
I have been hearing of Migration Agents preferring to still submit paper applications on behalf of their clients as the online system contains glitches.

I have used the online system for application of 820/801 on the third day it was made available.

Here are some useful tips if things seem to be going wrong:

1. When you write your statements in the boxes about the history of the relationship, nature of the household etc. do not copy and paste from a Word Document. Although copying from Word is easier, you are bound to come across some problems. For example, the apostrophe from Word will not be accepted in the Immi online system. You can Copy and Paste, then go through the box to check for punctuation that the ImmiAccount does not accept and edit them.

2. Note that the boxes only accept 2000 characters! This is not much at all to tell the history of your relationship. However, you can always attach it at the end.

3. You will need to submit the 820 application and pay before you will be asked to attach documents.

4. You will need to submit the 820 application and pay before you will be able to continue further with the Sponsor form.

5. There are extra questions that perhaps you were not ready to answer that are not in the paper forms. For example, the date of marriage of your parents and all your married siblings.

6. Just a tip, fill out the paper form, print it, and use it as a reference when doing the online application.

7. You cannot continue with the next question and come back to a question later. You can save and exit at the question you cannot fill, but not go further unless it is filled. However, for example, you can fill in a fake parents date of marriage and go on to the next few questions and come back to it once you know the answer, but I don't recommend it. People forget.

8. Fact: You will receive your acknowledgement letter and bridging visa letter via email once you hit the 'Pay Now' button. Your receipt will also be generated.


Any other facts and tips, add them here.
 
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#2 ·
Great thread, Amandy!
 
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Hi Amandy,

Just wondering after the payment section do they ask for specific documents to be uploaded in different sections? Or is it just a case of uploading all your evidence in the one go?

Thanks,
Hi Sydneygal,

There will be a list of "Evidence of" headings that say "Recommended" and "Attach Document" next to them. There's about 20 headings.

There will be two sets of these 20 or so headings, one for the applicant and one for the sponsor.

Be very very careful because once you've uploaded the document, you cannot delete it.
 
#6 · (Edited)
Great thread Amandy!

My partner and I are in the process of getting all our evidence for our application.

Just a question about the statutory declaration as I'm living in The Netherlands, will my family fill in the form back in australia, have it signed by a JP, scan the forms then email it to me and I just simply upload it?

Thanks in advance :)
 
#7 ·
Great thread Amandy!

My partner and I are in the process of getting all our evidence for our application.

Just a question about the statutory declaration as I'm living in The Netherlands, withe landsily fill in the form back in australia, have it signed by a JP, scan the forms then email it to me and I just simply upload it?

Thanks in advance :)
Hi Fongo,

Yes precisely, you have the right idea. There's a section at the end to add the form 888.

One thing I'd like to add is within the online form for the applicant, it asks for two witnesses, their names, date of birth, phone number, occupation, how you know them, address and email address.
Personally, I added about 7 witnesses details in that section, but didn't upload any form 888s. I'm experimenting to see if the new online form section about witnesses will suffice or they still need the form 888 despite having to give details about some witnesses.
I wouldn't recommend anyone else skip the uploading of the form 888.
 
#9 ·
It should be electronically submitted to immigration as soon as the results come through, not more than a few days. Did you submit a HAP ID with your application?
 
#12 ·
Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to see your answers to the initial "applicant" application once submitted? I'm just filling out the sponsor application and have realised that half the questions are the same (including all the long answer "details of your relationship" ones) and I'd like to a) have my answers correspond with what we put on the other form and b) not have to write it all again!! I stupidly didn't copy them any where and now I can't seem to get back to them in the application!

Thanks,

Jesse
 
#13 ·
To answer my own question, the View Application link lets you see your application in PDF form. I couldn't get this to work on my computer (a Mac), hence the above question, but then I happened to try on my partner's computer (a PC) and it worked. So if anyone else is having problems with this, perhaps the site works better on PCs??
 
#14 ·
Question, are there any real advantages on submitting electronically rather than via the paper form...

We are anticipating submitting my husbands 309 application in February, and so I created an ImmiAccount, and started filling in the application, but came unstuck at the amount of information they asked for on the "non-migrating family member" question - seriously do they really need all of that.

Do I need dates of marriage/divorce/previous names/etc etc for everyone or can I get by with just the basics of relationship status, relationship to applicant, dates & place of birth etc - between, parents, step-parents, siblings, step-siblings etc there are 8 people to add, and that's if I ignore the fact that the "relationship to you" option also lists a bunch of other relationship types (the paper version only lists parents/step parents & siblings) - please tell me I can skip my husbands brother-in-law, and the various nieces, nephew, aunts.

Also does my husbands daughter (she is not migrating with us), need to be included at this question, or does it ask about children further in the process (the paper form has this as a separate question)?
 
#15 ·
OK figured out I just did the form all wrong...

Seems that hubby's parents, sibling & daughter go on the next question

"Applicant’s Immediate Family Members"

So now I'm slightly confused about "Non-Migrating Family members" - having gone back and read the available information (should have done that first I guess, but it seemed confusing until I came upon the next question), this section is for any family members moving to Australia who already have citizenship or their own visas - is that correct or am I completely and utterly confused again?
 
#17 ·
OK figured out I just did the form all wrong...

Seems that hubby's parents, sibling & daughter go on the next question

"Applicant's Immediate Family Members"

So now I'm slightly confused about "Non-Migrating Family members" - having gone back and read the available information (should have done that first I guess, but it seemed confusing until I came upon the next question), this section is for any family members moving to Australia who already have citizenship or their own visas - is that correct or am I completely and utterly confused again?
Hi there,

I was in the sameboat as you then I realised that they have actually defined the "Family Members" terminology which iif you basically click on the question mark next to the question, the pop op window will shou you. They are actually any member under the applicants care (e.g. child, anyone whos dependednt on the applicant, etc), so from what I understood in my case, my fiance doesnt have any of those, since she only has a brother and sister and parets which wouldnt really count toward this catagory! that's my understanding and we have left that out!

hope that help!
 
#16 ·
There is a question mark next to every question. Click on that. It helps.
 
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I've been working on filling out the online application and because of the comments here about it being buggy I thought it'd be a good idea to see what the "print" button spit out and noticed that in the resulting pdf there is a question under the heading "Previous travel to Australia" that asks "Has this applicant previously travelled to Australia or previously applied for a visa?" and I have not come across this question so far in my application. The answer that it is saying i input is "No" but I have travelled to Australia and I have had a previous (student) visa there. It is entirely possible that this question comes much later in the process but everything up to that one has been in the order asked in the application. Quite concerning!

Does anyone know if this comes later? I'm only at section 17/26 so I may be panicking for nothing...


(I am filling out the 309/100 version, partner migration, but not sure if there's a huge difference)
 
#22 ·
I would definitely recommend registering on the immigration website for a HAP ID and putting into the online application whether you have done the health check or not.
The health and police checks are only valid for a certain amount of time so if your application does not get processed in 12 months you may have to do them again. But that was a risk I was willing to take, so we did them before submitting the online application in order for it to be decision ready.
 
#24 ·
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if its still possible to submit paper applications or do they have to be online?
Also - is there a way of seeing all the questions before you have to fill them out? We'd like to be able to work through them all at leisure before having to sit at the computer and properly fill it all in.

We are looking at the temporary partner visa offshore btw :) (309/100)
 
#25 ·
Unfortunately, you can't see the questions before they come up. However, it is very similar to the paper forms. I would say fill them out and there won't be 'many' surprises. You can save and come back to it at any point. No need to submit in one sitting.
I am sure paper applications are still being accepted. But the swift correspondence post-submission is worth the online application.
 
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#27 ·
They are definitely all still on their website.

Numerical List - 1 to 99

You want the 40SP and 47SP. I believe the online application also asks some questions formerly found on Form 80? Amandy could confirm that.
 
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#29 ·
Hi Sam1.
It is usually received immediately after payment. Please call Immi on Monday.
 
#31 ·
Did your agent forward you the acknowledgement letter? The bridging visa letter comes immediately after that.
It's automated.
 
#33 ·
I have a feeling your agent didn't lodge it online or that the email address entered online was invalid. That's all that I can think of. If your agent didn't lodge online then the wait can be up to a month to receive these things via post.

Definitely call immigration!
 
#34 ·
The case has been lodged online thats for sure as i was there and he lodged it in front of me did the payment and all !
But havent got the acknowledgement yet ! Anyway thanks for ur response and help i ll call the agent on monday and also the immi if no reply even then!
 
#35 ·
hey guys,

i have been uploading my documents to the evidence section and i guess i hit an upload limit because all of my options have vanished and it only shows the documents i have uploaded.

i was on the final section but there are still a few crucial things i still had yet to upload! (passport photos, stat decs from me and my partner, random nature of commitment stuff)

is there anyway to get more upload space? or am i royally screwed...i'm gonna call them in a bit but just wanted some of your advice first.
 
#40 ·
hey guys,

i have been uploading my documents to the evidence section and i guess i hit an upload limit because all of my options have vanished and it only shows the documents i have uploaded.

i was on the final section but there are still a few crucial things i still had yet to upload! (passport photos, stat decs from me and my partner, random nature of commitment stuff)

is there anyway to get more upload space? or am i royally screwed...i'm gonna call them in a bit but just wanted some of your advice first.
to answer this question,

if you reach your upload limit you can email remaining documents to partner.temporary.vic@immi.gov.au I'd imagine if you live in a different state you'd put it there in replace of 'vic'.

include your reference number and yours and your partners details in the email. i was told if they have any additional questions they will contact you by email.
 
#42 ·
form 40SP online

Hi.
Just a quick question on the online applications for a offshore partner visa .

So far we have completed the initial 'Migration to Australia by a Partner' application, and attached all evidence etc.

I have then completed the 'Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia' form, which i accessed by clicking on the 'online form 40SP' link on the immi website.

My understanding is that this online form was the equivalent of completing the paper form 40SP, however in the attachments it still recommends to attach the Form 40SP.

Is this a requirement to do so. It seems there is a lot of doubling up on information entered across the online application.

any ideas? cheers
 
#43 ·
My guess is that is just an incorrect/outdated recommendation. There should be no need to attach the paper version as well, at least as far as I know. Of course, with that comes the caveat that I have not used the online application myself yet!
 
#44 ·
Thanks for the reply college girl. There is at least one question in the Form 40SP that I haven't come across yet online.

If your residential address is not in Australia, please attach a statement at the end of the form outlining how you will meet your sponsorship obligations

I haven't actually written this statement yet so I'm wondering if they will ask for it down the track. I don't recall this question being directly asked in any other form or checklist or online.
 
#45 ·
Hey there guys,

Just a quick question in regards to completing the essay-type questions on the online application (Financial aspects of the relationship, nature of the household, etc.)

Since we are expected to provide evidence to the statements, do they expect some sort of reference in the statement to the attachment? For example if this was written in the statement: "We share a joint bank account (bankstatement.pdf)"

I haven't submitted my application yet so I am just wondering what the document uploading process is like.
 
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