I only had a bridging visa when I applied for my Subclass 820 Partner Visa in Australia. Now I’ve been told I don’t meet something called a “Schedule 3” requirement. What does this mean?

Schedule 3 of the Migration Regulations basically states that if you did not hold a substantive visa (ie a substantive visa is generally anything other than a bridging visa) at the time of application for the Partner Visa, the Partner Visa will not be granted unless:

– you can show there are compelling and compassionate circumstances that affect an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, if your visa is not granted.

Schedule 3 applies where you held a Bridging Visa at the time of application, or you were unlawful at the time of application.

Getting over Schedule 3 is very difficult, and we recommend you seek professional assistance to prepare a relevant submission addressing the Schedule 3 requirements on your behalf.