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Hi Everyone, I am a long time reader (used to read a lot here back in 2009/2010 when I lodged my application) and first time poster seeking advice for partner provisional visa (309). On a brief Introduction about me: I am an Australian Permanent resident of Indian origin living here for close to five years waiting to attend citizenship ceremony to become an Australian citizen formally. Now I am have a situation where I am going to get married (It is an arranged marriage) most likely in coming February or March 2015'. so far I haven't met my partner in person and have been only talking through skype and over the phone and chat and etc and etc and etc. In regards to applying for visa- when I was going through the Australian immigration website it says "you can apply if you intend to marry your partner before a decision on your visa is made", just wondering does this make my partner eligible to apply for partner provisional (309) visa even before getting married or is there anything that i am missing? Please let us know Anyone else in the same situation or can advise or has any to share. Thanks in advance. Sanjiv