hi just got married last week... and planning to include my wife in my application.. right now I still dont have a CO...

Have some questions...

1. What form should I use for change of status? and include my wife as my dependent?
2. What are the documents needed?


Thanks in advance...

Looks like Ur timelines are not correct...you filed ur 176 visa un Feb and still have not got CO...something is wrong!!

hehe... good news.. i just checked my status, they have updated my documents checklist.... so I think I have CO already.. got to include my wife in my application.... anyone can answer my question?

I'm really not sure if you are aware of this...

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=605345

hi rajkarthik,

im referring to the question for the change of circumstances... not sure which part of the thread you want me to look at... please enlighten me..

thanks for your reply..

Firstly, congratulations on getting married.
secondly, it suggests send a PLE.

thanks paulandcelia... just sent a PLE...

You will need to send a post lodgement enquiry informing DIAC of your new spouse. You will also need to provide her birth certificate, passport biopage, proof of english ability (IELTS or university degree), marriage certificate and police check and medical when you do yours.

thanks dorothy... appreciate your reply... one more thing... can we use her surname instead of my surname for the visa process?

She can use her own surname if that is what she prefers. Many women all over the world don't change their names to their husband's upon marriage.

thanks dorothy.... one more question, I'm still waiting for our marriage contract? should I inform them now and give them the available documents of my wife or wait for our marriage contract before informing them?

super thanks!!!

I would inform them now and you can upload your marriage certificate when you get it.

Congratulations on the marriage. It's been nearly 20 years since I was a newlywed.

wow 20 years... congratulation to that also... thanks,... you've been a big help on my query... will inform DIAC tonight after work.... thanks thanks...

just an update... just now, I check my online application status and had my wife as my dependent - Person 2.... Thank God... Thanks Dorothy....

We got married during the process.

We sent a Update detials form (my wife was already on the app). As a result the visa was issued in her married (my) name on the VISA.

Her passport was still in her maiden name.

At heathrow this caused great concern as my wife had no VISA in her maiden name prior to boarding.

After a call to DIAC by Quantas the issue was resolved.