Visa granted The applicant had been unlawful in Australia for 14 years prior. The applicant was in a de facto relationship with the sponsor, an Australian Citizen, who at the time, was diagnosed with depression. Further, the applicant had a criminal record, which raised significant character issues for the application. After the lodgment of the 820 visa, a child of the relationship was born. This change of circumstance was submitted to the Department as relevant for the application. The Department granted the 820 visa within six months of the application being made.