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My student migration agent says it his "highly unlikely" I will get the condition on my student visa... A fellow student on the same course also had to write a statement of purpose. Their visa was granted without the 'no further stay' condition. I understand every case is different, which is why this is a very hard decison to make. Due to the fact my partner and I have been together less than 12 months, wouldn't it be better to still register our relationship but wait until the 12 months living together had passed before applying for the partner visa? That way we could collate more evidence to support our genuine application and hopefully have a relatively stress free experience. The risk is applying for my student visa and having it granted with the 'no further stay' condition. Very tough!

Thanks for all of your advice. They are a student agent so I will not be using them for the partner visa. - Would there be a problem withdrawing my student visa application and applying de facto? - If I went through with the student visa and it was granted with 'no further stay', does that mean I cannot apply for a partner visa offshore as well as onshore? Thank you!

Thank you for your advice Killara, you're correct in explaining my situation. Considering my main priority is to stay in Australia with my partner, I also think registering our relationship and applying for the partner visa is best. I'm now wondering what to do considering my student visa has already been lodged. Would it not look suspect to cancel my application and immediately apply for the partner visa?

Hi Killara, yes I can confirm both my partner and I have been resident in VIC for the past 12 months. If I stayed on the student visa we could wait until the 12 months living together had passed, then apply for de facto. My concern is, how can Immigration expect me to write a statement of purpose saying I’m going back to my home country when that is not my intention?! I would be contradicting my self. It seems that there is no hope if you try and be honest and do things properly!

Thank you for your advice blossom79. We are going to register our relationship tomorrow. Do you think it is worth getting help from an Immigration lawyer? If so, can anyone recommend a good firm in Melbourne?

Hey guys, In addition to this. If my partner and I were to register our relationship in our State, do you know if the 12 month living together can be waved? We are living together at present and have been since December 2013. Also, do you know if I can apply for de facto Visa if I have already started the student Visa application? Cheers

Hey guys, I am looking for some advise and heard this is the best place for it. I am currently in my second year in Australia, arriving in Dec 2012 on a working holiday. I want to make a life here with my partner (who is Aussie), however we have not been together for the mandatory 12 months, as as result we cannot apply for a de facto Visa. Therefore, I left the country for one week (Dec 2013) and came back on a tourist Visa so we can stay together. After seeking advice from a Migration Agent I have applied for a student Visa, which will end in Nov 2015. I have received my offer letter, CoE and paid all of the fees, including cost of Student Visa. However, the Migration agency have informed me that I need to write a 'Statement of Purpose' to immigration, basically saying that I will be going back to England at the end of the course! I am concerned that, if my Student Visa is approved it will come with a 'No Further Stay' action. My plan is to stay here, so I will apply for either de facto, or 457 if I can find a company willing to sponsor me. I'm considering talking to an Immigration lawyer but thought I'd ask you guys first. Thank you

Hi all, I am currently in Australia on a tourist visa, however I wish to stay and study. My tourist visa ends in March so my question is: If I apply for a student visa for a course that starts after my tourist visa expires, will I be granted a bridging visa? Many thanks