There are different ways you can gain residency in Australia one of this options is the family-based immigration. Family reunification is a recognized reason for immigration by the Australian government . The family-based immigration is one of the most common legal bases of immigration to Australia. Family immigration happens when an Australian citizen and permanent resident of Australia sponsor his or her relative for immigration. There are several ways of getting the family a visa to enter or even reside in Australia permanently. 1. Partner Category Visa The partner category visa is given to the spouse or partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible citizen of New Zealand. This can take place after the wedding or before the wedding. In Australia, an unmarried partner can also be awarded a partner category visa as long as they can prove an on-going intimate relationship that lasted for a long time. The interdependent partner (for same-s