Partner Visa: how long realistically?
I am applying for the 820. Immigration say it takes an average of 18 months, however someone told me they got theirs in 5 weeks!
I have some decisions that make with regard to work, so some insight would be helpful. Thanks! |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by LaLaLayla
(Post 12301418)
I am applying for the 820. Immigration say it takes an average of 18 months, however someone told me they got theirs in 5 weeks!
I have some decisions that make with regard to work, so some insight would be helpful. Thanks! |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 12301650)
I think you'll find 5 weeks at present is the exception rather than the rule.
Thanks. |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by LaLaLayla
(Post 12302146)
Thanks Pollyanna. How about a Bridging Visa? Is that automatically granted when you apply for the Spouse Visa and does this allow you to work?
Thanks. So if you are on a WHV for instance, then the Bridging Visa doesn't come into effect until the end of the 12 months visa. Once you are on the Bridging Visa, you do have full working rights. |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
18-24 months at the moment is the average. Five weeks is likely to be before the equalisation of onshore and offshore visa fees. Applying offshore for partner visas is now generally much quicker.
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Thanks. I am on a Tourist Visa. So i will put my Application for a Spouse Visa in just before the Tourist Visa expires, then the Bridging Visa will take effect once it's expired.
I have my own business and I have had to completely shut down operations. I need to get things up and running again as quickly as possible. |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12302192)
18-24 months at the moment is the average. Five weeks is likely to be before the equalisation of onshore and offshore visa fees. Applying offshore for partner visas is now generally much quicker.
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Robbo25
(Post 12309071)
Is anyone getting work rights added to bridging visas if they are taking that long?
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 12309117)
If you apply onshore for a Partner Visa, then as soon as the Bridging Visa kicks in you automatically have full working rights.
Ah, nope I can state for a fact that isn't right as my partner has the business visitor only condition on hers |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Robbo25
(Post 12309120)
Ah, nope I can state for a fact that isn't right as my partner has the business visitor only condition on hers
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Robbo25
(Post 12309120)
Ah, nope I can state for a fact that isn't right as my partner has the business visitor only condition on hers
Edited to add - see this piece from Go MAtilda on the subject http://www.gm-partner-visas.com/part...ing-australia/ |
Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
She came in on a visitor visa, therefore the Bridging visa grants the same rights as the visa you were on when you applied.
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Robbo25
(Post 12309242)
She came in on a visitor visa, therefore the Bridging visa grants the same rights as the visa you were on when you applied.
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 12309248)
Unless the visa she has applied for is a Partner Visa - 820/801 - in which case she gets full working rights (see my link above to the Go Matilda website) once her visitor visa expires and the BVA kicks in.
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Re: Partner Visa: how long realistically?
Originally Posted by Robbo25
(Post 12309930)
This is a 461,so something a little different but still a BVA.
As I have said throughout the thread, which is about Spouse/Partner Visas, if you are on a BVA, bridging to an 820/801, then you get full working rights. this only happens automatically with the Spouse Visa 820/801. A 461 is not a Spouse or Partner Visa. Its a Special Category Visa for the family of NZ citizens, a totally different class. For full work rights on that you will need to apply to DIBP. |
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