VISA question in re: 'partners'
#1
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VISA question in re: 'partners'
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?) 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!
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?) 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!
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Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'
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?) 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?
Hiya,
HELLPPP!!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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?) 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?
Hiya,
HELLPPP!!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Sorry can't help you, but try posting this on the immigration forum, they'd most probably have the answers for you
#3
Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'
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?) 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!
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?) 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!
I guess it all depends on the type of visa you are applying for and how long you intend on staying in Australia.
Sorry if it's way off but hope this helps!
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Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'
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.
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.
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Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'
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.
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.
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Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'
Given Pollyanna's reply this probably won't apply to LinJoi but may help others. My employers have confirmed my partner can come in on my business visa and they do have to inform/seek approval from immigration. The only information they have needed thus far is full name as per passport and date of birth.