sunnysyd

Hi
I received my migration rights about 4 years ago (when I was single). Last year I got married. Does my wife have to go through the same application process or does she have "automatic" rights because we are married?

Thanks in advance....

BKate

If you read the partner booklet on the immigration website you'll see it says being married to an australian citizen doesn't automatically give you the right to live permanently in Australia!
Read the booklet on the immigration webiste www.immi.gov.au booklet one it's really helpful.

Jaj

Australian permanent residents can sponsor for spouse visas, but must
be 'usually resident' in Australia.
You should get some professional advice.

Nothing is granted automatically, not even for spouses of Aus
citizens.

Jeremy

    >On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:29:41 +0000, BKate <member@british_expats.com> wrote:
    >Originally posted by sunilthakar
    >> Hi
    >> I received my migration rights about 4 years ago (when I was single).
    >> Last year I got married. Does my wife have to go through the same
    >> application process or does she have "automatic" rights because we
    >> are married?
    >> Thanks in advance....
    >If you read the partner booklet on the immigration website you'll see it
    >says being married to an australian citizen doesn't automatically give
    >you the right to live permanently in Australia!
    >Read the booklet on the immigration webiste www.immi.gov.au
    >booklet one it's really helpful.
    >--
    >Posted via http://britishexpats.com

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