Why we built the Academy

Emma had spent over a decade running her Partner Visa agency, Freedom Migration, before launching the Academy. In that time, working one-on-one with couples every day, she'd noticed a problem she couldn't ignore.

Professional migration help was slipping out of reach for too many couples. Families with genuine relationships were being asked to navigate one of the most complex areas of immigration law on their own, often with nothing more than forum posts and outdated blog articles to guide them.

We didn't think that was good enough.

So in 2018, we launched the Academy, a different way of helping couples through the partner visa process. Initially, as part of Freedom Migration, and then in 2020 as its own separately registered business. Instead of taking over the application, we put couples in the driver's seat and use our experience to check their work. They prepare the application themselves with our guidance and tools, and our MARA-registered agents review every part of it before lodgement to make sure it's right.

Today, the Academy has supported more than 500 couples through their Partner Visa journey. They get the confidence of professional oversight without the cost of full representation, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their application has been checked by an expert before it goes anywhere near the Department.

| Every couple deserves a fair shot at love - Emma Drynan

OUR APPROACH

What makes us different

The Biggest Difference

Only MARA registered agents, start to finish

From your first conversation to the final review of your application, you'll only ever deal with a MARA-Registered Migration Agent. No admin staff, no sales team, no unregistered consultants. The people you talk to are the people legally permitted, and qualified, to advise you on your partner visa.

Every application is reviewed before lodgement

Every application we support is reviewed by a Registered Migration Agent before lodgement, professional eyes on your case from the people who do this work every day.

You stay in control of your data

Your documents, your data, your control. You organise everything yourself and share it with us only when it's time for review. We're required to retain a copy for seven years under the MARA Code of Conduct.

Partner Visa specialists

Partner and family migration is all we do, not a side service alongside skilled visas, business visas or anything else. Every framework, template and review checklist has been built from real partner visa casework.

Held to professional standards

Even though our model is different to a traditional migration agency, we hold ourselves to the same MARA professional standards that govern our agents' migration work.

Cassidy George

22 September 2026

We couldn't be happier with our experience working with the Partner Visa Academy. Before signing up, we felt super lost trying to navigate the partner visa process on our own - but from the moment we joined, every question we had was answered and all the resources gave us a lot of clarity. What stood out for us was how consistently supportive the team was throughout the entire process and how timely their responses were. That support has been there since the beginning stages and now continues even after lodgment. You can also tell that they really care about doing this right and not just checking boxes. They are always tweaking and updating things to keep up with the changes to the process, so that you're not stuck with old outdated info. For such a long complicated process this was huge! This was definitely the best path for us and we would highly recommend to any couple that is starting the partner visa process and feeling overwhelmed or in need of support.

Jared Santiago

15 September 2026

Before applying for 820/801 visa, me and my partner were thinking of the best way to start this application. Did some research on how much will it cost if we go with Migration agent with the above visa, and it is seriously expensive. So, it's not an option for us. I started looking for alternative that can assist us with our visa application. That's when I saw The Partner Visa Academy through google. I checked their website and read some reviews. I booked a free assessment session with Joanne and she provided us of what are the essentials to make the application successful. The PVA, guided us from start to finish. The collection of all the necessary documentations, evidences, plus filling up forms. Thinking of all the stuff that needs to done can be stressful, however, with all the information that TPVA provided us, we manage to carry out all the tasks smoothly. The fun part of this journey is when you started collating all the evidences. How the relationship started, the memorable first date, the favourite food place you go, trip together local and international etc. This is also the time when you realised the ups and downs of your story as you go back to the history of the relationship. The Partner Visa Academy will provide all the important details you need to make this journey successful. All the materials are ready for you to watch and read. If unclear with any information, they are ready to answer you questions. Applying for Partner visa is not an easy task when you do it yourself. So, make sure you find the right people to assist you with this journey. Do I recommend The Partner Visa Academy? 101% YES!! Double Grant!! Thank you Rofia, Joanne and the rest of TPVA team... Jared&Michelle

Eilidh Dickson

10 September 2026

Couldn’t recommend PVA and Rofia enough for her help with our partner visa application. The process was made so simple through their online portal with all of the information you could need and the online support was next level. We truly couldn’t have done it without! Super knowledgeable team and always around to around any questions you have. Thanks PVA!

Anna Endler

3 September 2026

I couldn’t recommend Partner Visa Academy highly enough! My fiancé and I used them for our 820 application, and we truly couldn’t have done it without their guidance. Partner visas are incredibly expensive already, and the Partner Visa Academy helped us keep costs lower than they would have been if we used an immigration lawyer. Rofia is professional, knowledgeable, responsive and always so helpful whenever we had questions. After a 20 month wait, I’m absolutely thrilled to have been granted my 820 visa! We’re so grateful for all your help and couldn’t recommend Partner Visa Academy enough to anyone beginning their own partner visa journey.

Jake Willoughby

31 August 2026

I used the Partner Visa Academy to help guide me through the process of making a 820/801 Partner Visa application. Rofia and the team were super helpful throughout the process. Giving lots of great advice in how to compile evidence documents and format them. Would highly recommend using their services

Viv Lebbon

28 August 2026

We would fully recommend the Partner Visa Academy to other couples. The course is comprehensive. It’s not just videos, but written information, graphics, fact sheets and templates, which covers each step of the process. Rofia was brilliant throughout. Always very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. We also found the evidence planning session incredibly insightful as it helped us plan ahead and organise our evidence in line with Home Office expectations.

Javi Rodríguez Betancort

26 August 2026

Amazing experience with The Partner Visa Academy. Their resources are really helpful for putting together a complete partner visa application: the videos on the platform, the templates for structuring each document, and the personalised support they give by email and through the Facebook group have all been key. This is especially useful, because a lot of questions come up during the process, and it can be quite stressful and overwhelming. Having someone to turn to makes a real difference, and in my case that person has been Rofia and her team. I've already submitted my partner visa application and I'm currently on a bridging visa, waiting for approval, which can take a while. But they keep supporting you after you've submitted, explaining what steps to follow while you wait. Highly recommended.

Daniella R

20 August 2026

I highly recommend partner visa academy!! Rofia and Joanne have been super helpful and trustworthy from the start. We received clear guidance on how to start the application with documented videos so we could go at our own pace. When we were about to submit, the partner visa academy gave us support on how to make our application stronger. When we submitted the first update, they gave us indications reassurance on how to do that as well. Every step of the way I feel like i got the support I needed, the process of applying felt A LOT easier with their help. Now I’m applying for the PR and couldn’t be happier with the support I’ve received!! 10/10 🫶

Lewis Jackson

20 July 2026

Couldn’t recommend The Partner Visa Academy enough. Our case was a little different from a standard application, and Rofia handled it with real urgency and care. Communication was great throughout, and she helped us get the completed application over the line. Can’t thank her enough for the support and guidance along the way.

Angel Quintal

8 July 2026

The Partner Visa Academy honestly made mine and my partners process so much easier. With the help of Rofia and the team we were able to collect all our evidence and submit our visa in less than 2 months. Especially doing the Visa DIY I would highly recommend having that extra help from them so you aren’t stuck on simple points.

A word of warning

Always verify your migration agent, including us

The Australian migration industry is full of people calling themselves "visa consultants," "migration specialists," or "visa coaches" who are not registered with MARA, not bound by any code of conduct, and not legally permitted to provide immigration assistance. Working with an unregistered provider puts your application and your relationship at serious risk.

Under Australian law, only a Registered Migration Agent or an Australian legal practitioner can give immigration assistance. Every Registered Migration Agent has a unique MARN, publicly verifiable through MARA.

Before you work with anyone on your partner visa, including us, we encourage you to do four simple checks:

Check their MARN on the MARA register
Confirms they're legally permitted to assist you and bound by the MARA Code of Conduct. Search the MARA register→
Match the photo on the MARA register
The register shows each agent's photo. On your first video call, check it matches the person you're speaking to. It's how you confirm the MARN belongs to them, not someone using it fraudulently.
Check the business's ABN on ABN Lookup
Confirms the business is a real, registered Australian entity and shows you who legally operates it. ABN Lookup →
Check independent reviews
Look for verified reviews on Google or another independent platform, not just testimonials on the business's own website.

Read MARA's official Consumer Guide for visa applicants (PDF)

For more detail on your rights when working with a Registered Migration Agent, including what to expect, how to make a complaint, and what protections you have, read the official guide published by the Migration Agents Registration Authority.

Open the Consumer Guide→

We list our own credentials below so you can run these checks on us right now.

About The Partner Visa Academy

Why we built the Academy

| Every couple deserves a fair shot at love - Emma Drynan

Registered Migration Agents you can verify

Emma Drynan
Founder & Registered Migration Agent

Rofia Mavaddat
Registered Migration Agent & LL.B

What makes us different