Applying for a Tourist Visa following a WHV

[Trix1981]

Hello,

 

I am looking for some advice regarding my current situation.

 

I have been living and working in Oz on a WHV since July 2012, and so in 5 weeks my visa will end. Since December 2012 I have been in a really good relationship with an Aussie girl and so I am hoping to stay beyond the end of my WHV on a tourist visa, hopefully until October (or December at the latest if I can get a 6 month tourist visa or additional 3 month one) time when we will both go traveling and to live in the UK for some time (for various reasons my partner will not be ready to leave until then).

 

Due to my age (31) I am ineligible for a 2nd WHV. Therefore my plan is to apply for a tourist visa (subclass 600). When I first called immigration regarding this approx 5-6 weeks ago, I was advised that this is possible and should be fairly straightforward. I was also informed that it is possible to apply on-shore.However, when I called again at the start of this week, I was advised that I may not be automatically granted the a tourist visa, especially since it follows my WHV.

 

I was wondering if anyone has any advice to offer from their own knowledge and experience regarding the likelihood of the tourist visa being granted.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Rupert]

No two cases are the same and it is impossible to say which way it will go for you. I have seen the tourist visa declined after the WHV and I have also seen it granted. You will just need to try and see and have plan B lined up just in case.

[Trix1981]

OK thanks. Do you have any idea what the percentages are? And do you know of any alternative options?

[carlito235]

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