Hi all,
I am a citizen in Australia. Me and my husband got married last year in april and applied for spouse visa. The rules of spouse visa has changed and there has to be compelling reason for husband to be able to stay here if his substantive visa has expired. Which was our case because my Husband's temporary visa had expired and he was on bridging visa for long time. My mental health and financial issues were the main reason that we applied for the visa. At the time of our application our Lawyer did not guide us very well as to what needs to be submitted as a compelling reason. So our visa was rejected. We met with another lawyer and he helped us put an MRT file. Which just recently opened and we gave the interview. This time we were able to submit a medical health professional's letter and our interviewer also spoke to our Doctor in our presence. But it seems she is not convinced. She thinks we are making all this up just to get the visa. She said to me that I should change my Doctor as she is not giving proper treatment and that I shouldn't have married a guy who does not have proper visa. I have never been so insulted in my life. Anyway the result of the interview is due to come next month. But from the Interviewer's attitude it seems she is not going to give it in our favor.
I was wondering that if my husband applies from overseas after 2 rejections here, what are the chances that he will get the offshore one approved. It will cost another $5000 + Lawyers fees + waiting period. Can anyone tell me how long the wait is for offshore partner visa from India. And will it have any problems because of these two rejections?? Any advise is highly appreciated