Fuggle

Hi All

Will soon be going through this scary process, anyone got any advice of what and what not to do.

The type of documentation should I start saving that would be acceptance and proof of the pudding.
Would payment of rent to the other partner be sufficient proof ?
Have bank Statements proving we have been living together at various address's for over three years as well as joint invites, Birthday cards etc.
Just any ideas of what we should be collecting in the shoebox under the bed for when we apply.

Any ideas as to how long this process takes?

One of us already an Australian Citizen so half the problem solved.

Many thanks

Fuggle

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your in same position as me !!


only thing is i did it 2 years ago with my ex who i was wiht for 4 yrs , he got accepted n then we split up !!

now im engaged and want to marry my boyfirend n want to get out asap but duno if they will let him.

Well they want photos, with dates, receipts of ring etc for engagment, joint bank acc stats, proof of living arrangements etc, joint bills

shecha

Hi Fudge,
My first bit of advice to you is to front load your application, which means get everything together, including your medicals and police checks before applying and then sent it all together. This speeds up the process no end.
The only delay we had was over the medical for my step-daughter who isn't migrating with us.
Other people who have front loaded their applications and have had no complications (children, medical problems etc) have had their spouse visas through in less than a week!!!
I'm an Ozzie citizen living in the UK with my UK hubby and I had to sponsor him, this involved making a statment that I would provide accommodations etc for him for a 2 year period and I gave them details of our savings to prove how I could ensure this.
The info they ask for is all on the application forms and in booklet 1 - partner migration, which can all be downloaded from www.imm.gov.au.
Basically, just provide everything you have that proves you have been in a committed and genuine relationship together and proof of your marriage etc and you'll be fine.
Good luck!!!
Shell

jasper pentop

HIYA


DO a search for TOC or TABLE OF CONTENTS for SPOUSE/DE FACTO Visa. MLbonner and myself have posted ours which includes all the documentation we needed to get our spouse visas.... its quite a list!
Happy collecting and good luck!

mlbonner

Like Shell has suggested, go to http://www.immi.gov.au/migration/fam...ners/index.htm for most of the information you need. Make sure you get a copy of Booklet One, as this lists the different catagories of evidence you need to cover.

To frontload (recommended) you'll need your police check and medicals. These only have 12 months validity, so in other words, the date from which ever one you get first will be your LATEST entry point 12 months later (not the date which the visa was granted on).

To get the medical forms you need to email the below address, stating name, postal address, type of visa applied for, how many copies of the forms you need & the age of each applicant.
[email protected]

To get a police check, either check the internet for your local force and see if you can apply online, or walk into any local station and ask for a form. The cost is a tenner.

As Jasper Pentop said, have a look at some other peoples lists. I only posted this for someone yesterday so I knew where to find it. Will save you a search

1. Main Forms
Form 40SP
Form 47SP
Form 886 Settlement Details

2. Health and Character
UK Police Clearance
Form 80
Medicals

3. Identification
Certified copy of Sponsors birth certificate
Certified copy of sponsor’s passport
Certified copy of applicant’s birth certificate
Certified copy of applicant’s passport
Passport photos of sponsor x2
Passport photos of applicant x4

4. Employment Details
Sponsors group certificate, certified copy
Letter of employment for Sponsor
Reference letter from Michelle’s employer in Brisbane
Screen print of jobs available in Brisbane suitable for Michelle
Copy of Michelle’s CV/Qualifications proving employability

5. Our Statements
Statement from Shane on our relationship
Statement from Michelle on our relationship

6. Supporting Statements
Statutory Declaration from Sponsors Mum
Statutory Declaration from mutual friend (Sally)
Letter from Sponsors Daughter (Kayla)
Letter from Sponsors friend (Anthony)
Statutory Declaration from Sponsors friend (Jason)
Statement from my brother (David)
Statement from my Dad (Richard)
Statement from my friend (Claire)
Statement from my friend (Hayley)
Statement from my friend (Natalie)


7. Evidence of living together
Bank Statement showing transfer of funds
Microsoft Money spreadsheet and description
Letters showing that 109 Quinlan Street was owned by Shane previous to 08/02/04
Letters (6) for Michelle at 109 Quinlan St
Letters (14) for Shane at 109 Quinlan St
Copy of form adding Michelle to Shane’s credit card


8. Evidence of social aspects and life together
Page of photos x3
AFL ticket, Sept 2000 in Brisbane
Pearl Jam tickets, Feb 2003 in Brisbane x2
Gym Membership, in Brisbane x2
Rugby World Cup ticket, Nov 2004 in Brisbane x2
Thank-you card to both of us from Natalie & Amy
Copy of gym membership showing Shane as next of kin
Handmade birthday card for Michelle from Kayla
Wedding invitation to us both for April 2003
Information received on possible wedding reception places


9.Evidence of joint holidays
Credit card statement showing hire car in New Zealand
Maui Rentals New Zealand
Plane ticket to Christchurch for Michelle Bonner, July 2003
Email for Shane Gilbert showing details of flight to New Zealand, July 2003
Travel documents for Michelle & Shane to Thailand and UK Jan/Feb 2004
Easyjet flights in France 2004
Easyjet flights in Spain 2004


10. Evidence of contact whilst apart
Phone bills
Relevant page of passport showing travel to Kuala Lumpur, June 2000
Travel documents to Australia Aug/Sept 2001
Email from Shane dated December 2000
Emailed photos from Shane dated November 2001
Emailed photos from Michelle dated September 2001
Cards from the flowers Shane has sent Michelle
Sample of cards Michelle has sent Shane

Fuggle

Like, WOW! There is so much to do! here's hoping that I havent shredded my receipts, statements, bills and any other evidence of my life that means something to them!

eek!

Thanks for your help!

mlbonner

That there is. I found the most important thing was to be organised, as my boyf was in Australia while I was collecting the info. Work out who you want stat decs etc from and ask for them now. From experience I know that this can take some time to get together and then certified!

keithyb

Can anyone let me know what the following forms are - and where I get them?

Form 886 Settlement Details

Form 80

Thanks

Keith

Pollyana

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/80.pdf

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/886.pdf

Britishaussie

Are you applying for a Spouse Visa?

Please note that in my experience neither of these forms are strictly necessary. 886 is an entirely voluntary form for statistical purposes, and Form 80 is an additional character check form, but your police certificate and other information you provide should suffice. My hubby didn't send one and he wasn't asked for one, and he got his visa in April.

keithyb

I'm applying for a Defacto Visa - so if stuff will aid or speed up the process then I'll chuck it in...

Having passport renewal issues at the min - slowing stuff down

moneypenny20

I didn't do form 886 or 80 but when the visa arrived back, a covering letter asked me to complete the "enclosed form 80" so I did. I already had the visa so don't know what they would have done if I ignored it.

Anastasia Beaverhausen

Michelle's list is fantastic, but before you panic, I didnt send quite as much.

I have been with my ozzie hubby 8 years and we have a child, so figured that that is good proof of a genuine relationship.

I dont have my visa yet, however the case officer has been in touch, and I need to get further police checks. That is the only problem he has with my application.

Other than the official stuff, as stated in Michelle's list, the only personal stuff I sent was 3 pages of photos, sons birth certificate, council tax bill, gas and phone bill, mortgage statement, wills, a couple of personal statements from friends and a bill from the little mans nursery.

Aim for Michelle's list if you can, but dont stress too much, just get as much as possible, and from now on, dont throw anything away!!

Claire
xx

Sha

hi all
is it good idea to show emails as they have dates and times and shows
tht we are communicating since long???
sha

osx_lover

I printed out all the emails we sent to each other while we were apart (we had sent 100 emails each over 2 months). The case officer read a few and made a few remarks. It certainly didn't hurt to include them... we got our visa granted on the spot, right after the interview!

Regards froms 80 and 886: DIMIA was quite happy to get a complete application (incl. the mentioned forms), they didn't have to request anything. Think that also helped us to get our visa so fast!