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If you fear returning to your home country because of a serious harm that may happen to you as a member of the LGBT community, you may be eligible to apply for a protection visa under subclass 866 and attain permanent residency here.
At Parish Patience, we support the rights of LGBT people and offer protection visa application services. Whether you’re an international student, tourist, or an LGBT partner who fears going back to your home country, we can assist you to process your permanent resident visa application without hassle and delay.
In order to qualify for a protection visa, you must demonstrate a genuine fear of persecution. Such a fear of persecution can be considered “well-founded” if the fear covers at least one among five categories stipulated in the Migration Act, namely:
Your chances of being granted a protection visa is also high if ‘serious harm’ and ‘systematic and discriminatory conduct’ await you on your return to your home country.
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A complementary protection is intended for those who may not be considered refugees seeking asylum, but are nonetheless qualified for protection if returning to their country of residence involves being at the receiving end of unjust persecution and harmful discrimination.
The Australian Government then feels obligated to protect these individuals, including LGBT people, from being persecuted once they leave Australia and reach their home country.
Two of the major laws that were incorporated in the Migration Act include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), as well as the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT).
These international human rights laws make it an obligation for different countries that are supportive of LGBT rights to prevent the persecution, torture, and serious harm to LGBT individuals upon their return to the country that criminalises their existence.
According to the Human Dignity Trust, a global organisation defending LGBT rights, there are 65 countries who criminalise lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people. Divided into four regions, these are just some of the countries that have anti-LGBT laws:
Indonesia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and more.
Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Morocco, and more.
Jamaica, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Guyana, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, Tuvalu, and Solomon Islands.
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Immigration laws in Australia tend to change over time and are quite difficult to fully understand if you’re not a legal professional. In your application for a protection visa as an LGBT member, you need to have a partner who can interpret the law in simple terms and truly help you have a greater chance of obtaining your visa due to legitimate reasons.
At Parish Patience, we can help you:
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In order to better understand your current situation, you’ll have an initial consultation with a registered migration specialist.
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In order to better understand your current situation, you’ll have an initial consultation with a registered migration specialist.
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Interviews can be tough and nerve-wracking. That’s why our process includes doing mock interviews to prepare you for the big day.
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Your migration lawyer shall make sure all documents are complete and correct before officially submitting your requirements.
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Your migration lawyer shall make sure all documents are complete and correct before officially submitting your requirements.
Since 1888, Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers have assisted countless clients for all types of visa in Australia. Partnering with us means signing up to have your visa requirements and application processed as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Get in touch with us by calling our office on 02 9286 8700 or email: ppmail@ppilaw.com.au
Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
Here is what some of them had said!
The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
With over 135 years in law practice, you can trust Parish Patience and our team of excellent immigration lawyers to handle your student visa application. Whether you’re applying inside or outside Australia, we can help you better understand the intricacies of immigration law through our combined expertise and experience. Schedule a meeting with a Parish Patience lawyer today to get started!
Marriage equality in Australia was put into law in December 2017, giving LGBT people the right to marry their spouses and be entitled to the same legal rights as heterosexual Australian couples.
A prospective marriage visa under subclass 300 costs A$8850. But be reminded that fees and certain guidelines may change any time. That is why it is always best to consult with a migration expert before you apply or submit your requirements. A partner visa expert at Parish Patience can help process your application and provide timely support and guidance from consultation to post-visa approval.
You can apply for a prospective marriage visa under subclass 300. This is a temporary visa valid for nine (9) months. You should have married your fiance within that time frame. Before the visa expires, you can then apply for a permanent visa as a legitimate spouse of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Since a prospective marriage visa is a temporary visa, you need to apply for PR after your marriage. You can either apply to this too subclasses: partner 820/801 if applying within Australia (onshore), or partner 309/100 if applying overseas (offshore).
Sadia Ahmed2024-03-13Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive teamT Malhi2024-03-07I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you doYaad Matharu2024-03-07I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.Umer Saeed2024-03-04Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Safat Aqib2024-02-27I received excellent service from Parish patience. Usman and Billah were extremely proficient and courteous, and they assisted me throughout every stage. I strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Kanika Dua2024-02-22Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.Anand Inbasekaran2024-02-19I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.Thihan Oo2024-02-17Very happy and grateful for your services, fast, reliable, approachable and super efficient team, Shan and Asha, you guys are the best.Sarma B2024-02-16I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!Rohan chowdhury2024-02-06Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.
