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Thanks both. My child does qualify for citizenship by descent so I'll start that process going as it seems straight forward and less expensive than adding her to my application. For my own partner visa I am just going through all the forms online and seeing if I get stuck, if I find a lot of contentious questions then I'll look at getting an agent involved.

Thank you for this, it's very encouraging that it can be done without agents and that it can be so quick. I have had other reports about the speed so perhaps they sped up the processing recently. One thing I didn't mention is that I will also need to apply for a visa for my child at the same time. Should that be done as part of the application, before or after the Partner visa?

Yes, that's right I meant partner visa. I've created another post as I can't change this one.

Hi, I am currently in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen and am looking to apply for the partner visa. We have been in the relationship for 3 years and have a 18 month old child together. We are currently living in the UK. I am wondering whether it is worthwhile paying for an agent to handle the application? My situation seems fairly simple so am not sure if its necessary and the fee of £1500 seems fairly high for help in filling out the forms. If people do thinks it's worth it, it would be great to have a few recommendations for agents.

Hi, I am currently in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen and am looking to apply for the partner visa. We have been in the relationship for 3 years and have a 18 month old child together. We are currently living in the UK. I am wondering whether it is worthwhile paying for an agent to handle the application? My situation seems fairly simple so am not sure if its necessary and the fee of £1500 seems fairly high for help in filling out the forms. If people do thinks it's worth it, it would be great to have a few recommendations for agents.