Originally Posted by LinJoi

Hey guys:

As I previously wrote in my intro thingy -- I'm form hawaii, gonna be posted in Canberra (please say it's not as bad as I've been hearing?) :o ANYWAY, I work for the US Dept of State -- and I do have a partner (yes yes, of the same sex, won't apologize for my sexuality -- but I am sorry if y'all don't like it)...

So my question is: I WANT my partner with me, she wants to share the whole Australian experience, BUT, because she's not on my orders, is therefore unrecognized as my mate. :( ROYALLY sucks. Is there a visa that will grant her the opportunity to stay in country with me for the duration of my tour?
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Originally Posted by LinJoi

Hey guys:

As I previously wrote in my intro thingy -- I'm form hawaii, gonna be posted in Canberra (please say it's not as bad as I've been hearing?) :o ANYWAY, I work for the US Dept of State -- and I do have a partner (yes yes, of the same sex, won't apologize for my sexuality -- but I am sorry if y'all don't like it)...

So my question is: I WANT my partner with me, she wants to share the whole Australian experience, BUT, because she's not on my orders, is therefore unrecognized as my mate. :( ROYALLY sucks. Is there a visa that will grant her the opportunity to stay in country with me for the duration of my tour?

HELLPPP!!
Mahalo Nui Loa!

Originally Posted by harryed

Hi there.
As far as I know same sex couples can come in on the same visa as long as it's a business visa, but I'm unsure if your employer has to mention this to the immigration department when they're seeking approval to get you into the country.
I'm trying to get my partner in on my business visa while we wait for his PR to come through, and I've asked my employers about whether they need to get approval from immigration, so shall post once I've heard back from them.