dianaos
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Victoria 24, I agree with wellieboots and in addition an onshore visa is more expensive than an offshore visa. My suggestion is to submit the PMV in the UK. However if you are in a defacto relationship with children (and both of you are the children's parents) you could submit an offshore spousal visa rather than a PMV. This could also mean you go straight to the 100 which would give you permanent residency rather than temporary. The waiting time for the spouse visa is the same as the PMV but you could head out to Australia on a visitor visa, which is valid for 3 months a few months before the visa is to be granted. You would have to then go offshore (with the children) in order to validate the visa (a quick trip to Bali or NZ). Just keep your CO informed of your movements and let him/her know when the visitor visa will expire so they can grant the visa in time. Best of Luck
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my partner and I applied for this visa in May and were granted the visa in October, 5 months after applying. It took a little while to collect all the documentation but was straight forward. I got two family members who had met my partner to do stat decs but also got statements from friends, including the friend who introduced us, to state how and why they considered us a couple. I also got on the Internet and searched out licensed marriage celebrants, found some local to where we are moving and then selected one. We did have to pay a deposit but got the "Notice of Intent to Marry" completed. Although the application asks if you are living together and if you have joint bank accounts it is not a requirement of a PMV. We took all our birth certificates, previous wedding and divorce certificates etc to a local solicitor to witness. The NOIM had to be witnessed by a "Notary Public" which I again did a search on the Internet and found one local to where we lived. In addition to our personal statements (which we talked about how we met and our feelings for each other...which is very difficult to write!) we also included lots of photos together on holiday and with friends and family including those who had written statements for us. We did an upfront police check and made sure we were completely honest in everything in terms of character. After we submitted the application it was very straight forward, our CO said it was a clear cut case and we did not have to have an interview. From reading other posts on PIO the PMV is probably the easiest visa to get as you don't need all the proof of living together for a certain period of time. However the downside is that it is only a temporary visa valid for 9 months. After you marry then you must apply for a 820 visa which is another temporary visa, this time for 2 years. After completion of these 2 years then you can apply for a PR visa. Obviously in all this time you must remain as a couple. I hope that helps.
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My partner will be in the same position. The medicals were done on the 7/6/2012. Our wedding is set for the 6/4/2012. I dont know the answer either so if anyone does it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance :biggrin:
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I really hope it's soon for you. I know what you mean about the wait. Fortunately my partner has been here in the UK with me. We are both so pleased its been granted and its only 5 months after we applied. However as its a PMV it is only a temp visa so my partner will have to apply for a PR two years after we are married in April...so we have a few years to wait for a PR for him.
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Have you contacted your CO and let him/her know how much the children (and you) are missing their father? Have you booked your flights and are you going straight to a PR visa? We asked after we had confirmation that my partner had passed the medicals about how long it would take and if we could book flights. Our CO (LG) told us mid- late October so we booked flights for November. I contacted LG a few weeks ago to confirm to her the date of our flights (we have to be in Oz for my son's wedding) and she again promised mid-late October. Since it is now the 17th she has done exactly as she said she would.
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We have just received an email confirming that the PMV visa for my partner has been granted. :yes:
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Monti and Benji are litter brothers and they are nearly 4 year old Ragdolls. :biggrin: -
We have been told mid-end October for my OH's visa...so that is from about now! We have LG. :biggrin:
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From the album: Benji and Monti
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My two Ragdolls who are making the move with us.
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From the album: Benji and Monti
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Congratulaions. All these visas being approved means ours is coming around soon. :biggrin:
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Congratulations, that is fantastic news.
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I agree Maisem. That is exactly what she said to us and she seems very nice and is very reassuring because I think we all worry about whether it will be approved and when it will be approved. :unsure:
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Lol...same date... don't tell me you are flying Singapore airlines as well. We are flying into Adelaide (that is where my son is) but then we head to Melbourne where we are going to live (and hopefully find jobs). If I was you I would contact LG and let her know your flight dates if your agent won't. It gives her further information and when I have talked to her she was very nice and understanding of our situation.
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Hi AussieinEngland, We are in the same position as you. (I'm the Aussie) We applied in May and have been told to expect my partner's visa in late October (CO is LG). We are booked to fly out on the 23rd Nov. My son is getting married in Oz so we have to be back for that! Our wedding is April next year and I will start planning that when I get back to Oz...too much to do here before we leave, than worrying about that. My rule is to do one thing at a time and cross it off the list before I get worried about the next thing that needs to be done. I would contact your CO and let them know when your flights are so they can try to make sure your visa is granted before you leave. If it isn't your partner can fly out on a visitor visa but they will have to leave Oz in order to validate the PMV visa when it is granted. Best of luck.
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<p><p>Hello what are you up to? I noticed the photos...saw the Morris on the home page and went "Hey, I recognise that photo!" :wink:</p></p>
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Thanks Craig. I will have to think about it. I love my car but if parts are going to be hard to find...therefore read expensive...it may not be worth it.
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2006 (56 plate) Honda Civic 2.2l diesel, air con, full leather seats, 70,000miles, value UK - £5000 GBP, value OZ - $20,000 -30,000AUD (can't find an equivalent as I don't think they did diesels in OZ back in 2006!)
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Well an update. I spoke to LG again today and she told me that in clear cut cases an interview is not necessary and that my partner will get his visa in October. So I asked was it OK to go ahead and book flights etc and she said yes. So one way flights now booked with Singapore Airlines (we can get 60kg between us with SA). I have now got to book the cats in for their flight. They have already had rabies vaccinations and the RNATT test. Also have to confirm with the removalists. I am now very excited...just have to wait until the 23rd November...and that visa had better be here or else!
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Hi there, I am new to this site so will give a few details. I am an Aussie and my partner is applying for a PMV. We are wanting to move to Melbourne as my parents live in Tassie and two of my kids in Adelaide so it's half way! (and better job opportunities for my partner and myself) Application sent - 15/05/2012 Case officer assigned -17/05/2012 (it's LG) Medicals requested -17/05/2012 (police check already completed) Medicals done -07/06/2012 I had heard nothing else until today when I called LG. She confirmed receipt of the medicals and said they were OK and nothing more was needed and to expect result around October. I also asked about an interview which she said wasn't needed. Is this normal? I thought every couple had to have an interview. Does anyone get turned down on their application? I really need to be in Oz by the end of November as my son is getting married and I want to be there for that, so really hoping it all comes through. dianaos
