I sponsored someone before, can I sponsor my present partner?

The regulations changed in November 1996 and from that time there has been a "Limitation on approval of sponsorships" This is set out in Reg. 1.20J. Simply, it states that a person may only sponsor 2 people in their lifetime and that the second sponsorship must be at least 5 years from the time of application of the first sponsorship.

There are very few exceptions to this. One is for spouse visas and says if the relationship has been for at least 2 years and there is a dependent child involved. However it is unlikely that a waiver would be made under normal circumstances.

Generally, if in doubt come and see GLITF or E-Mail us or see one of the migration agents on our Recommended Agents list.