Released on = September 29, 2006, 6:05 am

Press Release Author = Neoli Marcos

Industry = Government

Press Release Summary = The Australian government advocates gender equality, and as
such, the Partner Visa applies just as equally to people in same-sex relationships.

Press Release Body = Australia is the new lover\'s paradise.

In this world of love and convergence, Australia\'s unique Partner Migration Visa
lets couples in solid and genuine relationships reunite and live the permanent good
life in the Land Down Under.

Getting a Partner Visa is simply a matter of proving to the Australian government that:

1. You are married to an Australian or a New Zealand citizen in a valid marriage
under Australian law,

2. You are in a de facto (common law) relationship for a period of at least twelve
(12 )
months, or

3. You are bound to get married to an Australian citizen whom you\'ve personally
known and met.

Generally, the Partner Visa comes in two parts: a Temporary visa valid for two (2)
years, after which a Permanent Visa will be issued if the relationship is still
ongoing and sound by that time.

The Partner Visa doesn\'t just apply to heterosexual relationships. The Australian
government advocates gender equality, and as such, the Partner Visa applies just as
equally to people in same-sex relationships.

With the Partner Migration Visa, Australia won\'t let distance, get in the way of
your relationship. For more information, visit the Department of Immigration and
Multicultural Affairs now (http://www.australia.gov.au/127) and take a free online
Partner Visa assessment at National Visas
(http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/partner/partnervisas.htm).

Web Site = http://www.nationalvisas.com.au

Contact Details = National Visas
Web site: http://www.nationalvisas.com.au
E-mail: webmaster@nationalvisas.com.au
Address: 3 - 118 Church Street
Hawthorn, Victoria
Australia 3122
Phone: +61 (0) 3 9697 4922
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9815 1544