BGVL

I just wanted to wirte a quick message to say thank you to all those that offered advice to me on the forum in connection with applying for my Defacto Visa.
My application was processed and approved within 9 days without any problems what so ever. If it wasn't for all the guidence that I recieved from this those on this forum I very much doubt that everything would have gone quite so smoothly.
So a huge thanks to all that helped, cause I've been all smiles ever since I got my visa.
Cheers
Brent

dibrucewillis

Congrats and all the best for the future

Diane

koala_mac

Congratulations - you must be delighted!! Do you mind me asking how long you have been with your partner? Anything you included in your application that you think might have been particularly helpful, other than the standard proof? My partner and I will be going this route and I'd be glad to hear of your experience - PM if you'd prefer.

cheers

K_M

arlene

hoorah for you

arlene

BGVL

K_M
Been with my partner for 19 months living together for 18.
I have an index page which I submitted with my visa which I will post on this forum, however unfortunatley it is on my PC at home so I will sort that out this evening.
Any other questions you may have just fire away.
Cheers for now
Brent

earlswood

Good for you Brent!!

Earlswood

TrickyTree

Congrats BGVL

If you could post your contents page it would be most appreciated.

Thanks

TT

WBB

CONGRATULATIONS

i am really chuffed for you, i would also like to see your index page.

CROSSY

Many congrats Brent, have a good one

Billabong

Well done Brent - enjoy!!

Regards

BGVL

Ok as promised here is the contents page showing all that we submited for my defacto visa application:

CONTENTS

1. Acknowledgment of understanding
http://www.australia.org.uk/vti/FORMS/H&C%20Waiver.pdf

2. From 47SP

3. Form 40SP

4. From 886
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/886.pdf

5. Medical Examination

6. Police Clearance
a) United Kingdom
b) Zimbabwe

7. Birth Certificates, Citizenships and Passports (Certified Copies)
a) My birth certificate
b) My UK citizenship
c) My UK passport
d) Girlfriend’s birth certificate
e) Girlfriend’s Australian citizenship
f) Girlfriend’s UK and Australian passport
g) Girlfriend’s Mother’s passport
h) Girlfriend’s Mother’s Australian citizenship
i) Girlfriend’s Father’s passport
j) Girlfriend’s Father’s Australian citizenship

8. Statutory Declarations
a) My declaration
b) Girlfriend’s declaration
c) My Parent’s declaration
d) Girlfriend’s Parents declaration
e) Friend’s declaration
f) Friend’s declaration
g) Friend’s declaration

9. Proof of Genuine and Continuing Nature of Relationship
a) Proof of Joint Bank Account
i) Confirmation letter from HSBC Bank
ii) Relevant joint Bank account payments

b) Proof of Living Arrangements
• Bank Statements
• Utility Bills
• Confirmation letter of occupancy from Landlord

c) Relevant Bank Statements
i) My Personal Account
ii) Girlfriend’s Personal Account
d) Travel
i) Annual Travel Insurance
ii) Tickets, boarding passes, proof of payments made (bank statements)

e) Correspondence (Note that these were all returned to us)
i) Cards addressed to Girlfriend and I
ii) Emails between Girlfriend and I

We papper clipped each section together each with a covering sheet giving a more detailed description of the information submitted to try and make life a bit easier for who ever processed the application. Hope this helps

Cheers

Brent

koala_mac

This is really, really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Best of luck with the big move!

K_M