The Department of Home Affairs has issued a correction regarding the police clearance requirement for Partner visa applicants. This This update provides important information for registered migration agents and legal practitioners who have clients who hold a Partner (provisional) (subclass 309) or Partner (temporary) (subclass 820) visa or have applied for these visas.
Applicants are now required to provide a new police clearance if they have been outside of Australia for more than 2 months. This applies regardless of whether the applicant has previously submitted a police clearance, ensuring that all applicants meet current eligibility criteria for processing. The updated requirement helps ensure the integrity of the visa process and maintains compliance with Australian immigration policies.