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If you’ve experienced family violence while holding or applying for a partner visa in Australia, you may still be able to stay in Australia independently of your relationship. The Family Violence Provision under Australian migration law protects victims by allowing them to be considered for a permanent visa even if the relationship has broken down.
This pathway primarily applies to applicants for:
Family violence isn’t limited to physical abuse. It can include:
In Australian immigration law, domestic violence refers to behavior that causes the victim to fear for their safety or wellbeing, or that of their child.
You may still be eligible for permanent residency if:
You do not need to remain in the relationship to continue your application.
Our legal team can help you:
To support your claim, you can submit:
We guide our clients in assembling strong, admissible evidence that meets immigration standards.
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Yes. If you’ve applied for or hold a partner visa and the relationship ended due to family violence, you may still be eligible for permanent residency under the Family Violence Provision.
You can provide police reports, court orders (e.g. AVO or FVO), medical or psychologist letters, or statutory declarations from yourself and professionals who witnessed the abuse.
Yes. Australian immigration law recognises emotional, psychological, and financial abuse—not just physical harm—as valid forms of family violence.
If the abuse can be proven, you can still be granted the permanent Subclass 801 or 100 visa even if the relationship ends before the visa is granted.
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