spouse visa restrictions
Jun 6th 2004, 8:09 pm
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spouse visa restrictions
I have noticed that those people who have recently got spouse visa's granted have had different restrictions
I have seen subclass 309, 100 etc, what does this all mean and how is it decided who gets what?
Cheers
Kala
I have seen subclass 309, 100 etc, what does this all mean and how is it decided who gets what?
Cheers
Kala
Jun 6th 2004, 8:14 pm
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Originally posted by kala
I have noticed that those people who have recently got spouse visa's granted have had different restrictions
I have seen subclass 309, 100 etc, what does this all mean and how is it decided who gets what?
Cheers
Kala
I have noticed that those people who have recently got spouse visa's granted have had different restrictions
I have seen subclass 309, 100 etc, what does this all mean and how is it decided who gets what?
Cheers
Kala
309 is temporary(provisional)
You CAN get 100 if you've been together etc for 5 years or more(and can prove it etc) or have kids. You don't decide you can get it, Dimia do....
Most people get the 309. With this one, after 2 years you get sent papers, and you have to prove you're still in the relationship etc, and then you get a permanent visa. Then you can start on the 2 years for citizenship.
With the 100 you're permanent immediately, which has some benifits, including you can start on the 2 years needed for citizenship.
Well, it's something like this. Don't pin me on it.
There's been threads on this before, so do a search
Jun 6th 2004, 8:22 pm
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Originally posted by Simone
100 is permanent
309 is temporary(provisional)
You CAN get 100 if you've been together etc for 5 years or more(and can prove it etc) or have kids. You don't decide you can get it, Dimia do....
Most people get the 309. With this one, after 2 years you get sent papers, and you have to prove you're still in the relationship etc, and then you get a permanent visa. Then you can start on the 2 years for citizenship.
With the 100 you're permanent immediately, which has some benifits, including you can start on the 2 years needed for citizenship.
Well, it's something like this. Don't pin me on it.
There's been threads on this before, so do a search
100 is permanent
309 is temporary(provisional)
You CAN get 100 if you've been together etc for 5 years or more(and can prove it etc) or have kids. You don't decide you can get it, Dimia do....
Most people get the 309. With this one, after 2 years you get sent papers, and you have to prove you're still in the relationship etc, and then you get a permanent visa. Then you can start on the 2 years for citizenship.
With the 100 you're permanent immediately, which has some benifits, including you can start on the 2 years needed for citizenship.
Well, it's something like this. Don't pin me on it.
There's been threads on this before, so do a search
fantastic start to a monday morning!!
Cheers
Kala
Jun 6th 2004, 8:27 pm
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Criteria for 100 is 5 years together if there are no kids, or 2 years together if there is a child from the relationship. This is DIMIA's threshold for assessing a 'long term spouse' relationship.
This is assessed at the time of application. If you fail you get the temp visa for the full 2 years, not just the balance needed to make up the thresholds above. For example, if you have 4 years and 11 months together when you apply (no kids) then you get a 2 year temp visa. 5 years and 1 month gets you a PR visa.
You can always re-apply onshore in Australia when you meet the long-term spouse threshold, but will have to pay another application fee.
Spouse visa holders have full work rights but some employers prefer people to have PR, especially for career-orientated jobs. If the visa holder wishes to study, there is often a definite financial benefit to having PR.
Jeremy
This is assessed at the time of application. If you fail you get the temp visa for the full 2 years, not just the balance needed to make up the thresholds above. For example, if you have 4 years and 11 months together when you apply (no kids) then you get a 2 year temp visa. 5 years and 1 month gets you a PR visa.
You can always re-apply onshore in Australia when you meet the long-term spouse threshold, but will have to pay another application fee.
Spouse visa holders have full work rights but some employers prefer people to have PR, especially for career-orientated jobs. If the visa holder wishes to study, there is often a definite financial benefit to having PR.
Jeremy
Originally posted by Simone
100 is permanent
309 is temporary(provisional)
You CAN get 100 if you've been together etc for 5 years or more(and can prove it etc) or have kids. You don't decide you can get it, Dimia do....
100 is permanent
309 is temporary(provisional)
You CAN get 100 if you've been together etc for 5 years or more(and can prove it etc) or have kids. You don't decide you can get it, Dimia do....
Jun 7th 2004, 3:52 am
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Originally posted by JAJ
Criteria for 100 is 5 years together if there are no kids, or 2 years together if there is a child from the relationship. This is DIMIA's threshold for assessing a 'long term spouse' relationship.
This is assessed at the time of application. If you fail you get the temp visa for the full 2 years, not just the balance needed to make up the thresholds above. For example, if you have 4 years and 11 months together when you apply (no kids) then you get a 2 year temp visa. 5 years and 1 month gets you a PR visa.
You can always re-apply onshore in Australia when you meet the long-term spouse threshold, but will have to pay another application fee.
Spouse visa holders have full work rights but some employers prefer people to have PR, especially for career-orientated jobs. If the visa holder wishes to study, there is often a definite financial benefit to having PR.
Jeremy
Criteria for 100 is 5 years together if there are no kids, or 2 years together if there is a child from the relationship. This is DIMIA's threshold for assessing a 'long term spouse' relationship.
This is assessed at the time of application. If you fail you get the temp visa for the full 2 years, not just the balance needed to make up the thresholds above. For example, if you have 4 years and 11 months together when you apply (no kids) then you get a 2 year temp visa. 5 years and 1 month gets you a PR visa.
You can always re-apply onshore in Australia when you meet the long-term spouse threshold, but will have to pay another application fee.
Spouse visa holders have full work rights but some employers prefer people to have PR, especially for career-orientated jobs. If the visa holder wishes to study, there is often a definite financial benefit to having PR.
Jeremy
Jun 7th 2004, 5:36 am
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Originally posted by Jacko1
Do you get Citizenship right away with a PR 100 Visa??
Do you get Citizenship right away with a PR 100 Visa??
That part I'm certain about.
Less certain am I about it taking 2 years before you can apply for citizenship. But still pretty sure.
It'll be the same as how long you have to wait after getting a Permanent residence visa. Must be able to look it up somewhere...
Jun 7th 2004, 8:05 am
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Definitely not. There a 2 year residence requirement.
See http://www.citizenship.gov.au
The difference between 100 and 309 is that with the PR visa, the 2 years residence requirement starts as soon as you arrive in Australia. While with the temporary visa, you need to wait 2 years or so for the PR residence period to start (which makes a de-facto residence period of approx 4 years).
Jeremy
See http://www.citizenship.gov.au
The difference between 100 and 309 is that with the PR visa, the 2 years residence requirement starts as soon as you arrive in Australia. While with the temporary visa, you need to wait 2 years or so for the PR residence period to start (which makes a de-facto residence period of approx 4 years).
Jeremy
Originally posted by Jacko1
Do you get Citizenship right away with a PR 100 Visa??
Do you get Citizenship right away with a PR 100 Visa??
Jun 7th 2004, 7:14 pm
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Re: spouse visa restrictions
Originally posted by JAJ
Definitely not. There a 2 year residence requirement.
See http://www.citizenship.gov.au
The difference between 100 and 309 is that with the PR visa, the 2 years residence requirement starts as soon as you arrive in Australia. While with the temporary visa, you need to wait 2 years or so for the PR residence period to start (which makes a de-facto residence period of approx 4 years).
Jeremy
Definitely not. There a 2 year residence requirement.
See http://www.citizenship.gov.au
The difference between 100 and 309 is that with the PR visa, the 2 years residence requirement starts as soon as you arrive in Australia. While with the temporary visa, you need to wait 2 years or so for the PR residence period to start (which makes a de-facto residence period of approx 4 years).
Jeremy
PJ
