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Partner Visa 101
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Free handbook · Partner Visa 101

The partner visa, explained clearly & honestly.

Fifty pages. Written by a former AAT Tribunal member. Yours to keep, free.

⬢  Author: Cathrine Burnett-Wake · Registered Migration Agent with 20+ years experience · MARN 0324641

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What’s inside

The framework I use with clients, in your hands before you lodge.

Fifty pages of plain-English guidance across the full partner visa journey. No template scripts and no vague visa coaching, just the same process I walk clients through in consultations, from eligibility and evidence through to what happens after lodgement and what to do if things go wrong.

⬢  The five eligibility filters every applicant should test before lodging

⬢  Onshore versus offshore, and how to choose the pathway that fits your life

⬢  The four categories of evidence case officers actually look for

⬢  What Australian sponsors are legally committing to, including the rules they are rarely told

⬢  How to prepare Form 888 declarations and relationship statements that stand up to scrutiny

⬢  What happens after lodgement, including bridging visas, the silence and the two-stage process

⬢  If it goes wrong, including refusals, ART review and exceptions that may preserve your pathway

⬢  Bonus chapter: the Prospective Marriage Visa, Subclass 300, for engaged couples

Plus: printable worksheets, checklists, current government fee prompts and a full glossary.

Cathrine Burnett-Wake, Director and Principal Migration Agent

Who wrote it

Cathrine Burnett-Wake

Director & Principal Migration Agent · MARN 0324641

Before returning to private practice, I spent four years as a Tribunal Member at the AAT deciding visa refusal and cancellation cases from the bench. When I write about what makes a partner visa succeed or fail, I am not guessing. I have been the decision-maker on files like yours.

This handbook is the same framework I walk clients through in consultations. It is not a substitute for advice about your particular situation, but it will help you arrive prepared, informed and asking the right questions.

Years in Migration

Years as an AAT Tribunal member

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MARN

What clients say

Real families, real outcomes.

We could not have done it without Cathrine and her most amazing support and guidance. My family could never say thank you enough for the fantastic outcome.
Caroline Lee

We were very surprised at how quickly the application was granted, no doubt due to Cathrine and her team’s competence, experience and diligence.
Amy Russell

Cathrine is a highly professional migration agent with in-depth knowledge of the visa application process.
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Common questions

Before you download

Is this really free?
Yes. Downloading the handbook is free and always will be. If you find it useful and want a consultation about your particular circumstances, you can book one separately.
Will you spam me?
No. You will receive the handbook immediately and, only if you opt in, the accompanying video series and occasional migration updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
I’m already partway through my application. Is this still useful?
Yes. The evidence, post-lodgement and refusal-review chapters can still help you understand where your application sits and what to prepare next.
What if I’m engaged but not yet married?
The handbook includes a bonus chapter on the Prospective Marriage Visa, Subclass 300.
Is this legal or migration advice?
No. The handbook provides general information only. It does not create a client relationship or replace advice about your individual circumstances.

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Ferntree Migration · Cathrine Burnett-Wake, Director and Principal Migration Agent · MARN 0324641. General information only. This handbook is not personal migration advice and does not create a client relationship. For advice about your circumstances, speak with a Registered Migration Agent or Australian legal practitioner.