dotdotslash

We live in the UK while we work this out, but can make an onshore or offshore application if it makes sense.

Thanks again. You are all so helpful. I think I muddled the details of the timelines. There is more like 3.5 years left. Here is the timeline for clarification. 189 Visa Granted - Aug 2014 189 Visa Expires - Aug 2019 You are correct, it is a relatively 'young' relationship, but it is a serious one. We've lived together for over a year and plan to buy a house together, marry, children etc. The timelines for the Partner Visa do look very long, but the wait will hopefully be worth it. We shouldn't need any of the state benefits that come with the visa, as long as my partner can work we will be fine. This sounds like it would work for us. Is it standard for the bridging visa to be granted with work rights? This seems like it is the most stressful part that requires the most work. Getting all the paperwork and evidence in place. We will make sure we get this right. I see the guidance on the immigration site, is there any other useful posts on this forum or elsewhere that you'd recommend to help prepare the de-facto evidence?

Thanks so much for the info. This won't be a problem. The grant happened before the relationship. You mean there is time on a bridging visa even before the 820 is granted? And the time would be spent on a bridging visa. So if my partner came over on a tourist visa, we would apply and then wait on a bridging visa before getting an 820? Are the bridging visas normally granted with or without work restrictions?

Hello I'm a 189 Visa holder with an activated visa with roughly 4.5 years remaining on the visa. I'd like to know what my options are for adding a partner to my visa? Is there a way to amend the visa or is 820/801 or 309/100 visas the only option? Is there any advantage/disadvantage to 820/801 vs 309/100 visa routes? Thanks