** Spouse Visa **
#16
Re: ** Spouse Visa **
Maybe they were just making us wait because we had been granted a spouse visa before and returned after only 9months,and they thought we didn't deserve another one
#17
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Was the previous spouse visa a permanent visa? If so, is there a reason why you didn't apply for a Resident Return Visa?
#18
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No it was a temp visa, we were in the proscess of getting married when we applied the first time.That was 9 years ago so we couldn't get a resident return this time because to much time had passed.So we had to start again,but OH got a perm res visa this time because we have been married for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long.
#19
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No it was a temp visa, we were in the proscess of getting married when we applied the first time.That was 9 years ago so we couldn't get a resident return this time because to much time had passed.So we had to start again,but OH got a perm res visa this time because we have been married for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long.
Obtaining a resident return visa is often quite feasible for spouses of Australian citizens.
#20
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We never thought we would go back again,without giving you my life story we didn't have a good experience in OZ the first time.Nothing to do with the place or people.It's our own fault about the visa, I suppose the old saying "never say never" applies to us.OH never received PR visa because we didn't ask for it and too much time had lapsed when we decided to return.
#21
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We never thought we would go back again,without giving you my life story we didn't have a good experience in OZ the first time.Nothing to do with the place or people.It's our own fault about the visa, I suppose the old saying "never say never" applies to us.OH never received PR visa because we didn't ask for it and too much time had lapsed when we decided to return.
#22
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Hope that makes sense,if you think they were wrong let me know maybe we could get our money back (not!) could do with it right now.
#23
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Re: ** Spouse Visa **
Hi guys,
im am australian and my bf is english.we met here in perth almost 2 years ago and have lived here and also in london together for 18 months.hes over on a working holiday visa and is very keen to stay here with me.he approached work about sponsorship and they arent too keen,they seem too think its too much work?
ive tried to read all the info on spouse visas but everything is so confusing! would that be the best way for us to go or should he try and get it through work?? any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks so much guys
Brooke
im am australian and my bf is english.we met here in perth almost 2 years ago and have lived here and also in london together for 18 months.hes over on a working holiday visa and is very keen to stay here with me.he approached work about sponsorship and they arent too keen,they seem too think its too much work?
ive tried to read all the info on spouse visas but everything is so confusing! would that be the best way for us to go or should he try and get it through work?? any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks so much guys
Brooke
#24
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Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Redcliffe, Brisbane
Posts: 95
Re: ** Spouse Visa **
Hi guys,
im am australian and my bf is english.we met here in perth almost 2 years ago and have lived here and also in london together for 18 months.hes over on a working holiday visa and is very keen to stay here with me.he approached work about sponsorship and they arent too keen,they seem too think its too much work?
ive tried to read all the info on spouse visas but everything is so confusing! would that be the best way for us to go or should he try and get it through work?? any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks so much guys
Brooke
im am australian and my bf is english.we met here in perth almost 2 years ago and have lived here and also in london together for 18 months.hes over on a working holiday visa and is very keen to stay here with me.he approached work about sponsorship and they arent too keen,they seem too think its too much work?
ive tried to read all the info on spouse visas but everything is so confusing! would that be the best way for us to go or should he try and get it through work?? any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks so much guys
Brooke
But start from the DIAC website and use the search funtion on this forum. Good luck with it..
#25
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A spouse of an Australian citizen can get a resident return visa fairly easily on "substantial ties" grounds. However, it does get harder if you let more than 5 years go between visits.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/968i.pdf
Do you know what happened to his permanent visa application first time? Was it formally refused at any point?
#26
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It's PR 2 years after applying for the temporary visa and residence in Australia is not mandatory.
A spouse of an Australian citizen can get a resident return visa fairly easily on "substantial ties" grounds. However, it does get harder if you let more than 5 years go between visits.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/968i.pdf
Do you know what happened to his permanent visa application first time? Was it formally refused at any point?
A spouse of an Australian citizen can get a resident return visa fairly easily on "substantial ties" grounds. However, it does get harder if you let more than 5 years go between visits.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/968i.pdf
Do you know what happened to his permanent visa application first time? Was it formally refused at any point?
#27
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Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Perth , WA
Posts: 48
Re: ** Spouse Visa **
maybe a problem? we have limited evidence of financial commitment. I pay for most of the bills. Rent is paid out of my account but my girlfriend contributes by depositing half the amount into my account by cash. We have some bills with both our names on; council tax ( actually thats the only one) and the only other thing with both our names on is the tenancy agreement.
I imagine these two documents are no where near enough! does any one have any suggestions on what we could do.
thanks everyone
Andy
I imagine these two documents are no where near enough! does any one have any suggestions on what we could do.
thanks everyone
Andy
As for bills and household exps i would put copies of yours and her bank accounts showing that she deposits money to your account - that is what we did.
Also any personal letters you each have addressed at the same address are great, Invitations, cards you have sent each other, and emails you have sent to each other, or that people have sent to you both, Mobile phone records too. Suer you'll have enough when you get it all together.
I would also ' front load' so get all your police checks and medicals done before you apply and then should only take a few weeks - takes a lot longer if you wait for them to ask you for the stuff. Just make sure you get as much evidenec that covers 12 months of your relationship and shows that you have been living together as a couple for all this time.
Good Luck