What changed since the first application
Add new addresses, work or study changes, travel, family events, children and other milestones with dates and supporting material.
Organise continuing relationship evidence for Partner visa 801
Add what has happened since the original application while keeping the earlier story connected, dated and easy to review for the permanent onshore stage.
Independent organisation software — not a government service or immigration adviser
Where this stage sits
The stages connect, but the evidence task changes. Keep the history you have already organised, then add what has happened since.
- Partner visa 820 and the original history
- Partner visa 801 evidence updateCurrent guide
What to organise for the 801 permanent stage
The 801 stage is not a reason to rebuild the case from zero. Keep the original dates intact, then add a clear record of the financial, household, social and commitment evidence that developed after the first application.
Current financial and household life
Group the recent documents that show how finances, living arrangements and domestic responsibilities continued or changed.
An updated social record
Organise recent photos, trips, invitations, family occasions and witness material without losing the earlier context.
Continuing commitment
Keep recent communication, plans and evidence of combined personal matters linked to the same relationship timeline.
Extend the timeline instead of restarting it
Partner Evidence keeps earlier files, milestones and conversations in the same case so the later stage can focus on what is new. Select only the material you want when creating an updated pack.
Collect what already exists
Bring in photos, documents and a WhatsApp export from the devices and folders where you already keep them.
Connect dates and context
Group related material into events, link it to your relationship timeline and keep the original context easy to find.
Export your selection
Choose what belongs in a pack and generate organised PDFs plus a complete downloadable archive.
Questions about organising evidence for this stage
Partner Evidence helps you organise information and documents you provide. It does not assess visa eligibility, determine whether your evidence is sufficient or provide personalised immigration advice. For immigration advice, consider consulting a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner. Disclaimer
What is different about organising evidence for the 801 stage?
The permanent stage generally focuses on showing that the relationship with the same sponsor continues. Organise new material since the original 820/801 application and preserve the earlier timeline for context.
When should I submit documents for the permanent 801 assessment?
Home Affairs currently says applicants become eligible for consideration two years after the original temporary and permanent applications, with some exceptions. Follow the timing and document instructions shown in your ImmiAccount and on the official 801 page.
Do I need to upload every photo or message from the waiting period?
Partner Evidence does not decide what you should submit. It helps you collect and review your material, then export only the selection you choose. For advice about what is appropriate in your case, use an authorised adviser.
Can I use the same Partner Evidence case for 820 and 801?
Yes. One case is designed to hold the continuing relationship history, so you can keep the original evidence and add later events, documents and conversations without starting another workspace.
Read the other visa evidence guides
Each guide focuses on a different application setting or stage, so the pages stay useful without repeating the same checklist.
Keep the whole relationship history in one private case
Start with the material you already have. You can see how the workspace works before paying, then unlock one relationship case with a one-time payment.