Originally Posted by itigo (Post 4606626)

Hello! Can I join please?

I am British, husband is an Aussie due to various loopholes closing up during his life which means he has no claim to be a Brit (Aah what a shame!) He was born in Australia and came back when he was 4. We have a daughter and are SERIOUSLY thinking of giving Queensland a go (yes another Brissie fan!). We are going out for a reccie in the Summer for 3 weeks and having read this thread thought it may be as well to apply for spouse visa now in the hope that it is approved and then we can validate it on reccie. BUT I have a couple of questions......surprise surprise!

We have very little evidence of joint things as we have 1 joint bank account but it is for rainy day money - we've kept quite independent financially (lazy as we are and I like to spend guilt free! ;) ). Also all bills are in one or t'other's name. Hhhmmm.

We have an Aussie that can do one stat dec. really well. If the others are VERY close family (including one who lived in Australia for about 8 years) but not actually Aussie is that ok? I have read the forms honest, but I'm getting brain ache! (Now I know how my pupils feel!)

Last one - promise!! Once validated, how long is the visa ok for? Just cos we're not sure when exactly we're going!!

Thanks for any help/advice, just chat!!
Itigo xx

Originally Posted by itigo (Post 4606770)

Wow that was quick! Thanks for all the info. We have been married nearly 7 years/going out for 13 (!) We do have a mortgage - hooray some more evidence - have had one for 7 years too. Never go anywhere exciting on holiday but may be able to find something!

Look forward to chatting on here. Thanks again!

Itigo xx

Originally Posted by shiels (Post 4606789)

Dont forget you'll have to do your 'love, how we met stories' too.....dont forget the bucket!!!! :lol: :rofl: C x

Originally Posted by shiels (Post 4606789)

No problem anytime.;)

Dont forget you'll have to do your 'love, how we met stories' too.....dont forget the bucket!!!! :lol: :rofl: C x

Originally Posted by phoenix_uk (Post 4607386)

Ooo the one my oh did for me made me cry
:o

Originally Posted by pomgrrl (Post 4608466)

hi folks, i`m still waiting for postman :blink:
do the stat decs have to be handwritten?:confused:

Originally Posted by GaryVFR8 (Post 4608476)

PomGrrl
Sorry but there is no post in the UK on Good Friday, Will get post on Saturday and then normal service from Tuesday.
Sorry to dissapoint.
Gary :beer: and Vikky

Originally Posted by struth (Post 4606488)

hi,
thought i'd write my progress to date, any comments will be gladly welcomed.
i sent our police checks away today
i have spoken to ex hubby who will not put any barriers in our way, so i have just to contact my lawyer (who is on holiday ) to conjure up some agreement re daughter.
i have written my statement, oh has started his
stat decs are sent to Oz for completion
evidence of relationship is growing by the day.
medicals still to be arranged.

my head is actually bursting with things to arrange once the visa is agreed, like selling up, handing in notice to work etc,
one thing we have been working on is how much cash we will need to set up and live on for say 6 months, our estimate is £1,000 a month living expenses with set up costs of approx £10,000 to include all household stuff, plus a runaround car etc, we also have to account for transporting the cat and our flights (3 adults) - anyone think of anything else or have different figures in mind:confused:

Originally Posted by itigo (Post 4606626)

Hello! Can I join please?

I am British, husband is an Aussie due to various loopholes closing up during his life which means he has no claim to be a Brit (Aah what a shame!) He was born in Australia and came back when he was 4. We have a daughter and are SERIOUSLY thinking of giving Queensland a go (yes another Brissie fan!). We are going out for a reccie in the Summer for 3 weeks and having read this thread thought it may be as well to apply for spouse visa now in the hope that it is approved and then we can validate it on reccie. BUT I have a couple of questions......surprise surprise!

We have very little evidence of joint things as we have 1 joint bank account but it is for rainy day money - we've kept quite independent financially (lazy as we are and I like to spend guilt free! ;) ). Also all bills are in one or t'other's name. Hhhmmm.

We have an Aussie that can do one stat dec. really well. If the others are VERY close family (including one who lived in Australia for about 8 years) but not actually Aussie is that ok? I have read the forms honest, but I'm getting brain ache! (Now I know how my pupils feel!)

Last one - promise!! Once validated, how long is the visa ok for? Just cos we're not sure when exactly we're going!!

Thanks for any help/advice, just chat!!
Itigo xx

Originally Posted by charb (Post 4604436)

Kristy

((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))) Big hugs to ya, easy for me to say I know, but all will be fine I am sure x

Off to work in a mo :( ! But I'll email ya later xxx

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 4604474)

Aww Kristy - try not to worry...I am the same, worry about it all and I havent even filled out the application form yet. I worry about it being a big hassle for people to have to fill out stat decs and get certified copies of their passports and all of those things, its just all a bit hard!! And its very much in the planning stages for me so still a long way to go! Chin up, you are nearly there!

Originally Posted by kristyhans (Post 4612057)

I have a couple more Q's about filling out the form (sooo paranoid I'm going to do something wrong!!)

Applicants form:

Part B Question 9 it asks about entry into Aus before etc. Now my husband has been on a working holiday visa, however the passport which had the visa number in he doesn't have anymore. Now I've had it confirmed that they will be able to find this info for us once we've lodged the application - so do I leave it blank or should I write a little bit about it on the extra space where you can put the Q number and the extra info.

Part C Question 18 asks for the issuing Authority from the passport. I'm not 100% clear on where this is on the passport. Can someone let me know??

Part E Question 54 asks for partners address details and then in brackets it says (if different from yours) so as it is the same do we leave it blank, put 'N/A' or do we write the same address in?

Also we have typed up an explination and what not about the police check, should I write this in the provided area for any additional info or should I have it typed up as an attached statement?

argh!! All so confusing!! :confused: :unsure: