Natbat

We are doing a de-facto front end loaded visa and as per my previous post, we have just got engaged. Should/can I tell DIMIA or will they make us go for the Fiance visa?

Any help appreciated

Thanks

donsp10

Hi, we front end loaded our de-facto application from london and also included engagement cards, reciept for ring and a copy of the announcement in the herald-sun back home. They never quieried why we were not applying for the prospective marriage visa, and granted the defacto spouse visa. I think it shows that you are planning a continued life together in the future.
And they must know it takes more than 9 months to plan a wedding!!
Good luck with your application
regards, Donna

Pollyana

I think the fiance one is designed for people who for whatever reason haven't manged to live together for long enough - if you can prove residence, just stick with the de facto. I've heard of several people on here going on de facto when they are engaged, and its far less of a hassle all round - if you go on a fiance visa, you have to go through all the agro again after you're married - and its just as nerve-wracking waiting the second time round, believe me!

Natbat

Thanks Donna and Polly,

I think we will stick with not saying anything, don't want to put a spanner in the works!!

Bye for now

Nat

Muddywaters

i think its a good idea to tell your parents 1st and tell everybody else afterwards

Natbat

LOL

Luckily Mum was there when he popped the question! They all thought I had hurt myself on the ski slopes so came dashing over to see what had happened.

Also fella asked my Dad the Friday before, if he could marry me (bless)