Geir

Long time since I last posted in this group.

This is actually a message to say that it seems to
me that things have improved when it comes to
processing spouse visas by DIMA/Embassies that handle
such applications.

First of all, the 8503 condition was in our case lifted (although
it only happened 4 weeks before our return to Norway...).

Secondly, it now seems that the embassy in Germany has realised
that it is not necessary with an enormous amount
of information to prove the genuinity of an 11 year relationship
(marriage for 6 years). Looking at this link

http://www.germany.embassy.gov.au/beln/partner%5fengl.html

it actually seems that staff there are tired of having to
deal with people that are paranoid about the amount of information
needed...

Best of luck with everyones's applications!

Geir