Helping Families Build Their Future in Australia

Applying for an Australian family visa can involve detailed eligibility requirements, extensive supporting evidence and strict procedural rules.

O’Haire Legal provides practical legal advice and assistance with family visa applications. We help applicants and sponsors understand their options, prepare strong applications and respond to issues raised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Speak with a family visa lawyer today.

Family Visas We Assist With

Partner Visas

For the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

We assist with:

  • Partner visas lodged in Australia — subclasses 820 and 801

  • Partner visas lodged outside Australia — subclasses 309 and 100

  • Prospective Marriage visas — subclass 300

  • Relationship evidence

  • Sponsorship requirements

  • Applications involving separation or changed circumstances

  • Requests for further information

Parent Visas

Parent visas may allow eligible parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia temporarily or permanently.

We can advise on:

  • Contributory Parent visas

  • Parent and Aged Parent visas

  • Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas

  • The balance of family test

  • Assurance of Support requirements

  • Sponsorship and eligibility issues

  • Onshore and offshore visa options

Parent visa pathways can differ significantly in cost, eligibility requirements and processing time. We can help you identify the most appropriate available option.

Child Visas

We assist families with visa applications for dependent children, adopted children and certain eligible orphan relatives.

This may include:

  • Child visa — subclass 101

  • Child visa — subclass 802

  • Adoption visa — subclass 102

  • Orphan Relative visa — subclasses 117 and 837

  • Dependent Child visa — subclass 445

Other Family Visas

Some people may qualify for another family visa, including certain carer, aged dependent relative or remaining relative visa pathways. These visas are subject to strict requirements and may have lengthy processing periods.

We can assess your circumstances and explain whether an available family visa pathway may apply.