cathyjoy

Sounds like u r up to date more than others here. Sounds like the reciprocal health agreement is applicable from the moment u get off the plane in Australia, except for certain visa holders. So that is an important detail to know. And as u say, there are changes happening all the time with visa requirements. Cheers

Oh my goodness did I need a laugh this evening and you came through !!!!!!!!

Another option (if u reside in australia) is to approach your Federal Member of Parliament. Your Federal MP can help you. Just google federal member & take it from there.

As far as I know there is a reciprocal agreement between the UK and Australia for medical issues (does not include dental). From the moment u step off the plane in Aust u r covered. Travel insurance covers extra stuff like delayed flights, lost baggage & stuff that happens whilst "traveling here & back". U & ur family, if u r from uk, are completely covered medically. Hope this helps. Check with immigration office to find out exactly what they mean on the form about "health insurance". Cheers

Any other info? Where is she from originally? How long has she been in Australia? Does she live in Manly or the Manly area?

Oh I do like " ... a complete Bar Steward ....."

That's so sweet:angel_happy_face_ha

I'm so overwhelmed by your wishes, humour and sympathy. Today, I have felt so much better - think I'm coming through the trauma and you have all helped - thank you. And I don't feel bad about my genuine feelings, nor do I feel foolish. Every piece of advice here is worthwhile and I will keep with me in my dealings over the next coming weeks. Cheers

Hahahaha!

Thank you everyone - he is currently on a bridging visa as we had only 4 weeks prior submitted the partner visa application, but it wasn't complete (just payment & completed form & was going to submit all other paperwork later). Of course, he would not admit that he married to stay here, he would say other things such as my kids behavior at home, etc ....... and, yes, perhaps he will make up stuff. lets hope that immigration can see through such people & not assist them to live so fraudulently. i do really appreciate your advice & comments @ this time. I still have to submit more detail to the partner processing team & i know this must be done - I never thought I would be going down this route. Guess he could not have kept up the facade long enough to make it look like a normal marriage breakdown. He is beginning to get nasty & cruel, when i revealed that i had hard evidence. I do have copies/photos of messages where he has discussed that he really doesn't want to marry & he has "made his bed" etc, which have been obtained without being deceitful. the suggestion about keeping distance is a wise one as my feelings could be taken advantage of. I just cannot believe this - almost feels like I'm living one of those sad "current affairs" type stories - where, in the back of your mind, you think - how could anyone be so taken in? Anyway, thanks again ❤

Thx for ur kind words. Thinkmi'll have to wait for a divorce as the rules on annulment or nullify ( I think in Aus) are really strict & limited.

Thank you for your comments so far .... even from strangers they are helpful to me .... Breakups are horrible, and I thought I was being very cautious. I didn't protect my heart enough. Let me tell you, the pain in my fifties is just as great if not more then in my teens. I just hope that he does not convince immigration that he has grounds to stay on account of his involvement and perhaps "part owner of an Australian Company" [although no money may have changed hands] & I think I shall have a look @ the annulment option thank u.

Hi there: it's early hours in the morning in Sydney, Australia and i need to tell someone my story. i know there are many genuine couples from separate countries who go through months and years of separation to go through the visa ordeal to unite in their country of choice. But mine is not one of those - well I thought it was, until i now find myself deserted, 8 weeks into a marriage to which I was truly committed. At present, I am unable to provide too many details and because this has only just happened, I probably shouldn't on this forum. But I need to share my story. I'm in my early fifties and met a wonderful guy from the UK - same age - we got on well - communicated frequently - then, using FaceTime, communicated morning and evening Uk-Aust. We had become very close and when he arranged to visit Sydney, well, we just fell in love ... It was that simple. Now when you are our age, you've usually got a lot of history. I had a long-term partnership with children and he had been married before & also with children. We wanted to spend the rest of our life together,so we began the process of the PMV (prospective marriage visa). We were so happy when the visa was granted and we were reunited and beginning our life together. He was kind, adoring, funny, caring, genuinely concerned and I felt the same. Forward to after the wedding and cracks started to appear in his treatment of me. Everyone around us is shocked, as are his UK family & friends. Not once, did anyone believe he was anything but genuine or that his motivation was for anything other than to unite with the woman he loved. I was puzzled at his change in behavior which then deteriorated to a point where his violent outburst caused me to not allow him back in the house. I now believe he wanted this to happen as I have since found messages in discussion where he talked about wishing he didn't have to marry to stay here, etc, etc !! i have been in touch with immigration and withdrew my sponsorship for the partner visa (just paid $1,000 for this part!) and will put together evidence & information to ensure immigration know what they are dealing with. He has already indicated to me that he will do everything he can to stay in Aus. The change in him is extraordinary and demonstrates no care or remorse. I almost feellike I am such a fool. But one thing I do know, is that my love for him was absolutely genuine, however it a love for someone who was probably fake and I am heartbroken. i have simplified this somewhat for this forum, however I would be interested to know of others who have been here any any comments you may have. Thanking you ?