similitude

Hi all We were in the process of applying for partner visa while my partner was overseas. Despite 2 year + of relationship, overseas travels, and official marriage (overseas), the application form requires stat. declaration from 2 Australian citizens/PRs. How is this to be achieved? We don't have even one friend in Australia who knows both of us.

Hi allllll, I am an Australian citizen and have married my wife overseas with the hope that one day we can live here together. My wife hasn't even been to Australia. After reading countless pages over the internet I came to know that some applicants move to Australia as visitor and apply onshore to later get a bridging visa that helps the couple stay together while the long processing time for the partner visa passes by. The other alternative of applying offshore is difficult as we cannot live together. I was wondering if this method of applying onshore while you she is a visitor actually works or there are hidden obstacles.