F2.25 Verification (29/11/2010)

F2.25.1 Interviews

1. Immigration officers will usually conduct an interview with both the principal applicant and their partner to determine whether the couple is living together in a partnership that is genuine and stable.
2. Interviews may be waived if an immigration officer is satisfied without an interview that the couple is living together in a partnership that is genuine and stable.
3. Immigration officers may also make home visits and conduct interviews with any other person relevant to the application. Additional interviews may also be conducted during and/or at the end of any deferral period (see F2.35) to determine whether the couple is still living together in a partnership that is genuine and stable.
4. Home visits may only be made between the hours of 7.00 am and 9.00 pm so long as the time of the visit is reasonable in the circumstances.

F2.25.5 Family details

Immigration officers may refer to former applications lodged by applicants, family members of applicants, or partners in order to verify declarations made by applicants about their family details (such as the number of family members, the whereabouts of family members, or an applicant's or partner's marital status).

Effective 29/11/2010