We're still in the early stages of reviewing what needs to be done to make the move to Oz.
I have an Australian passport so I'm OK but needed to find out a bit more about what's involved in actually getting a Spuse's visa for Caroline, my wife. We have been married for nearly 5 years and have a 2 1/2 year old child so am I right in assuming that this means we won't need to worry about proving we've been together for the 5 years.
We got married in Antigua so have the usual wedding certificate - will we need to send anything else to confirm our marriage - would they expect to see the actual entry in the register? I don't have this so would it be necessary for us to get a copy of it?
What other items will need to be considering and sending in with the visa application.
Would Caroline need to have a medical or submit to police checks?
Also what about the cost - it looks like around $1300 - is this right what does this cover?
How long does this last after being granted? Would we have to actually make the move within a certain time or is it indefinite?
As you can see lots of questions and not many answers yet so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
Hi, Would you be applying onshore or offshore, if onshore you can apply for an interview & lodge your application on the same day, A medical would be needed either way & you do have to prove that you are in a ongoing & pernament relationship (not just a marriage certificate)supporting documents & stat decs. As you have been married for 5 years & have a child your wife should go straight onto a pr & not on to the temp spouse visa. Im not sure on the time limit to enter oz if you apply outside oz but shoudnt be too hard to find out have a look at this booklet http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1127.pdf All the best stuju
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Hi! My husband applied for the Spouse visa through an agent - we didn't have the time or inclination to fill in all the forms and wanted to make sure everything was done just right... and the agent did cut corners for us. Cost about £500 I think and it was all done and dusted in about 4 weeks - and my husband was given permanent residency straight off (some Spouse visas only get temporary residency - but I think this depends on whether or not the couple involved have kids... we do!). Your wife will have to have a medical, x-ray and blood tests - and this is a bit pricey (about £120 I think). It was all fairly straight forward.
I was confused about whether or not to include our kids on the application (I'm Australian but the kids were born in the UK) - you don't! You need to apply for Australian Citizenship for them (very straight forward - can be done by post and you have to pay a fee) and then once that is through you apply for an Aussie passport - but unfortunately, that does involve a trip to London as they recently changed the rules and all new passports have to be applied for in person - which is a drag, but not difficult.
