Title (ENG)_A GUIDE TO PREPARING EVIDENCE FOR YOUR AUSTRALIAN PARTNER VISA.pdf ✅

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Understand Requirements & Research Know the Department of Home Affairs' official checklist. Find out about the types of evidence that are commonly accepted. Understand the key focus: a genuine, committed, and continuing relationship. 2. Establish a Relationship Timeline The official start date (when the relationship became public with family and friends). Major milestones: joint travel, marriage, living together. Create a timeline to organize evidence by stage. 3. Plan & Gather Evidence Who has which documents? What evidence needs to be collected or supplemented? Prioritize highly reliable documents (contracts, financial records, family photos). 4. Prepare & Assemble Evidence Financial evidence (joint accounts, bills). Evidence of a shared household (lease agreements, correspondence, addresses). Social evidence (photos with family and friends, statutory declarations). Evidence of commitment (messages, future plans, marriage certificate). 5. Finalize & Lodge the Application Organize documents logically according to the timeline. Use clear headings and captions. Ensure documents are translated and certified (if necessary). 6. Monitor & Update Stay in touch with your case officer for any requests for further information. Update new evidence as it arises (photos, financial documents, etc.). Always keep an internal copy for risk management. 5 6 7 11 17 20