Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Dec 6th 2007 | 6:15 pm
#1621
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 94,307
From: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Re: Any Irish stories
I am a 24 year old female Irish citizen(Co.Cork) in Australia on a Business 457 visa and my australian boyfriend has asked me to marry him.I cannout get another visa as my current job is not on the list for a skilled mig visa etc..We have been dating for over a year and living together the past few months...Can we get married hassle free or can someone please tell me wat to expect..I know I must give notification a month before the impending marriage but is that all..?Any information would be greatly appreciated..
Once married can I cancel my 457 visa as I would like to study childcare and work for my current employer 2-3 days a week,which he agrees to as he doesn't want to lose me because I am one of if not his only best worker..Have tried ringing immigration but no help watsoever..Must I then get a spouse visa..
Sorry about the 20 million questions just looking for some good news if even just a little..Think you have replied to me in the past
Regards
Once married can I cancel my 457 visa as I would like to study childcare and work for my current employer 2-3 days a week,which he agrees to as he doesn't want to lose me because I am one of if not his only best worker..Have tried ringing immigration but no help watsoever..Must I then get a spouse visa..
Sorry about the 20 million questions just looking for some good news if even just a little..Think you have replied to me in the past
Regards
I think you were pointed in the direction of Geogre Lombard previously, can't get much better than to follow that advice.
Dec 6th 2007 | 6:49 pm
#1622
Just Joined
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 19
From: Brisbane (originally Co.Cork,Ireland!)Not anymore though I hope
Re: Any Irish stories
The best advice you can get is that you have already been given in the Immigration forum - get advice from an agent to ensure that you do things the best way to avoid causing visa hassles. For instance, don't think of cancelling your 457 visa. You need to apply for a spouse visa and then you will get a bridging visa which will tide you over until a decision is made, but in order to do this the correct way you need to speak to a professional.
I think you were pointed in the direction of Geogre Lombard previously, can't get much better than to follow that advice.
I think you were pointed in the direction of Geogre Lombard previously, can't get much better than to follow that advice.
Regards
Dizer
Dec 7th 2007 | 1:26 am
#1623
Brisbane's friendly cop
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,766
From: Brisbane
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
I applied for my spouse visa today! 
Finally!
I work along the road from Australia House so I dropped it in rather than put it in the post. So now just got to play the waiting game! Hopefully I'll hear some good news by Christmas?!
Finally! I work along the road from Australia House so I dropped it in rather than put it in the post. So now just got to play the waiting game! Hopefully I'll hear some good news by Christmas?!
Dec 7th 2007 | 1:41 am
#1624
Just Joined
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 20
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Well done. Hopfully you wont have to wait to long. wher abouts in oz are you going and when?
Dec 7th 2007 | 1:47 am
#1625
FREE TIBET
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 18,840
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Bernard and Sara.
Dec 7th 2007 | 1:49 am
#1626
Brisbane's friendly cop
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,766
From: Brisbane
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Good luck for yours in March!
Dec 7th 2007 | 1:56 am
#1627
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,920
From: Waterford, Qld
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
What a great Christmas present that would be x
. Yeah thanks, would be good eh! Fingers crossed!
Dec 7th 2007 | 2:20 am
#1629
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 45
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Good Luck, let us know how long it takes.. we've applied about the 15th of Nov, and unlike some lucky people, we're still waiting - having had to complete some additional forms (form 80!)
Dec 7th 2007 | 2:25 am
#1630
Brisbane's friendly cop
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,766
From: Brisbane
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Dec 7th 2007 | 3:39 am
#1631
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 136
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
And all you others who are still waiting hope you get some good news for Xmas too
Dec 7th 2007 | 8:51 am
#1633
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 74
From: London
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Unfortunately, me and OH are in same position as Dainty - not heard anything yet. 
Fingers crossed for you though!
Dec 7th 2007 | 9:04 am
#1634
Forum Regular
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 165
From: Sydney
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Dec 9th 2007 | 7:26 am
#1635
Just Joined
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8
Re: Spouse Visa Circle - join here!
Hi All
I just want to say how interesting this thread is- wish i could have found it months ago-would have helped me out soo much! Well Im the spouse well defacto! My partner is the Aussie- We have submitted our application and i had telephone interview with CO- who was really nice basically just had a quick chat. Now all we are waiting for is med results and aussie police check- Im hearing horror stories about the delays in these.. any one have any idea when we might get those in? Police check would have been recieved by them about a wk ago and did the meds last week.. The waiting would drive anyone crazy.. oh im heading to Perth by the way. Im hoping by Feb..
I just want to say how interesting this thread is- wish i could have found it months ago-would have helped me out soo much! Well Im the spouse well defacto! My partner is the Aussie- We have submitted our application and i had telephone interview with CO- who was really nice basically just had a quick chat. Now all we are waiting for is med results and aussie police check- Im hearing horror stories about the delays in these.. any one have any idea when we might get those in? Police check would have been recieved by them about a wk ago and did the meds last week.. The waiting would drive anyone crazy.. oh im heading to Perth by the way. Im hoping by Feb..
