Migration Regulations 1994 The operational rules sitting under the Migration Act. Four regulations drive the partner-visa case directly. The four regulations that matter for Subclass 820/801 reg 1.09A - de facto definition Four factors (financial / household / social / commitment) - explicitly contemplates partners who don't always live together. reg 1.20J - double grant pathway When 820 + 801 can be granted simultaneously. Eduardo's case satisfies both gates by ~2028 decision. reg 2.03A - 12-month de facto gate Duration test (NOT continuity). 23-month relationship at lodgement comfortably clears. reg 2.03AA - police certificate scope Residence-based test. UK ACRO required; US FBI not legally required (Eduardo never resided in US).