Aprince Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 This question is separate from my last. As i said before im an american on a student visa and Im married to an Australian (we married in oz). we have a 11 month yr old son (born in oz and holds duals us/aus, well technically he doesnt have his usa portion yet because we havent the extra funds to do it at the moment.) Being that my child is 11 months old and my wife has become disabled is there a cheaper visa option other than the partner visa since they both will dependent upon me to support them financially? Also, Can i actually apply for some sort of visa waiver to work more than the 20 hrs a week permitted on my student visa due to my circumstance? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 No to the 20 hours a week. There is a carer visa, but I believe that is near impossible to get, and I'm not sure if it's much cheaper. Not to mention it is for physically caring for an Aussie, not financially. Has your wife been to centerlink and double checked if there is any more help she can get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Could you three go back to USA perhaps? Get better set up then apply for a spouse visa? If you have fewer restrictions on working in USA that may be a way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 This question is separate from my last. As i said before im an american on a student visa and Im married to an Australian (we married in oz). we have a 11 month yr old son (born in oz and holds duals us/aus, well technically he doesnt have his usa portion yet because we havent the extra funds to do it at the moment.) Being that my child is 11 months old and my wife has become disabled is there a cheaper visa option other than the partner visa since they both will dependent upon me to support them financially? Also, Can i actually apply for some sort of visa waiver to work more than the 20 hrs a week permitted on my student visa due to my circumstance? Thanks again Surely just bite the bullet and apply for the partner visa, it will soon pay for itself. The child is 11 months old, seems to me you could have done this some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprince Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 No to the 20 hours a week. There is a carer visa, but I believe that is near impossible to get, and I'm not sure if it's much cheaper. Not to mention it is for physically caring for an Aussie, not financially. Has your wife been to centerlink and double checked if there is any more help she can get? yeah applying for the carer is a waste of time. i care physically but like you said its nearly impossible.. it can take 10 years to get it approved. centrelink cant do anything, they admit im her carer but cant do anything for us either since im not a pr. and quoll no i cant go back to the US for various reasons. one my wife needs help. secondly, my son needs help since my wife needs help. Plus, i cant afford a plane ticket back and if i could i cant afford to set up back in USA now.. Im all in with my wife and child. if i manged to go back to the states, i will be homeless. By the time i make it off the streets and save to get back it may be years. if my wife were more able, i would probably do so. like i said in the other thread, ill just try and contact an iaaas provider and see what they can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Maybe contact a good migration agent too? @ABA If there were such a thing where you could get financial help with a visa because of your circumstances, they would know. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 On most student visas you can work 40 hours per fortnight when your course is in session and unlimited hours when it is not. There are no work limitations on some higher degrees. Did you claim the baby bonus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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