Schedule 2 criteria expressly assigned to the application stage.
Relationship requirements
Item
Requirement
Existing partner
The applicant can apply as the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
[cl 309.211(2)]
Sponsorship requirements
Item
Requirement
Sponsor
The sponsor is usually the spouse, de facto partner or intended spouse.
[cl 309.213(1)(a), (2)(a)]
Sponsor under 18
If the partner or intended spouse is under 18, an eligible parent or guardian may sponsor.
[cl 309.213(1)(b), (2)(b)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Family members
Family members may lodge a combined application and must be included in the sponsorship.
[cl 309.311]