LGannon

Hi again tulip, regarding been granted the 100, did you ask for it with been together nearly 4 years or just hope that they would grant that for you, reason i ask is i'll be in the same boat when i apply in a few weeks, me and my partner will be together 4 years this coming july

 

thanks

 

andy

Hi Guys!

I am about to submit our paperwork too!!!

My partner (Australian) and me (English) have also been together for 4 years now.

Has anyone noticed that the cost has now gone up?? From £1400 to £1800!!! Just what I wanted last min lol but worth every penny!

Would be nice to hear how things progress for you!

Where is everyone locating to???

Laura x

Hi Laura,

 

It looks like since the new Australian financial year the spouse visas are estimated to take 6-8 months. I think the key thing is to add as much solid evidence as you can to your application. If you are lacking in it your case officer will ask for more (mine asked for a couple extra bills). It takes a while to get copies of everything but I guess this is what they base the decision on. Once you've submitted your application you will then be asked to go for a medical and get a police check - no need to do this beforehand.

 

Good luck, I hope you're successful!

Hi Anna!

Thank you.

Over the years I've kept all recipts for our flights, telephone bills, my bank account in Oz (which is registered to his address) etc.

And of course things like reciepts for days out, photos, bday & xmas cards I guess the standard stuff really.

What sort of bills did you need to provide?? As Im living back with my parents now trying to save the money, I dont really have any major bills that I pay for.

Have you been for your medical? What do they go through?

Thanks

Has anyone just started applying for their Spouse visa???

I am just going through my application getting my paperwork organised so i am all prepared.

Me and my husband (who is australian) only got married 5 weeks ago, weve been in a long distant relationship for what now seems like ages!! We first met in March 2009 and I cant wait to get out there again now to live with him again instead of back and forth around the world!!!!!

I know ill have to wait a while, but can anyone give me any advice on how long it takes for the visa to process and any tips you can give me whilst I'm going through this!

I'd be so grateful!

Thank you!

Laura