Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
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Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Australia's Minister for Immigration has announced today that same sex partners of skilled migrants and students are to be recognised by Australia for immigration purposes.
http://www.gomatilda.com/news/article.cfm?articleid=377
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http://www.gomatilda.com/news/article.cfm?articleid=377
Best regards.
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
A sensible decision
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Good news. And a big relief for many.
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That is good news - there was a poster on a couple of weeks back whose friend was wanting to emigrate, hope it cheers them up.
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Originally Posted by sme
That is good news - there was a poster on a couple of weeks back whose friend was wanting to emigrate, hope it cheers them up.
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
I've sent her a link by pm - hope she spots it
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Originally Posted by sme
Thats good of you - I couldn't remember her name ? Daisy ??
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Daisymoo, asking for a friend of hers
Thank you for all info haven't been on for a while, at the moment 3 out of 4 of our family have got orrible viruses, all centred around throats and ears and aching bones but all with different symptoms. Anyway i will pass on this link to my friend.
Thanks Carol
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
While this is a good start, it still doesn't negate the fact that same sex couples are not recognised as de facto or married in australian immigration law and still means that same sex couples where one has PR and the other doesn't, have to go through the hassle (and expense) of a second or third visa application.
Nevertheless a good start is half the work.
Nevertheless a good start is half the work.
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Should be good for lots of hairdressers
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Would be good for lots of us doctors as well!
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Originally Posted by Pollyana
A sensible decision
nice post alan
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Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Daisymoo, asking for a friend of hers
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[QUOTE=soapy]dont know what all the fuss is about. ive been havin the same sex with the wife for years and we got our visa
Likewise, I've been having the same sex with your wife for years and I've got a visa as well
Likewise, I've been having the same sex with your wife for years and I've got a visa as well