dissolvedgirl Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advise really. The OH is an Australian citizen, and we're looking to move over to Queensland at around November time. Now from what we've ascertained, to get me out there initially, we would want to apply for a WHV, then as soon as we're there apply for a De Facto relationship visa. The OH would basically be walking back into a good job, and I'm looking to work in the tourism/marketing/creative sector. We'd be renting property in the Gold Coast, and not engaging in any sort of backpacking etc. How best would people advise to proceed? How successful do you think a De Facto visa application be in our situation? We've been together for over 3 and a half years, so wouldn't have any problem providing evidence etc. Thanks! Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 If you intend to apply for an onshore defacto visa as soon as you get here,you might as well just come on a tourist visa and then apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Although you can't work while on the tourist visa. You might struggle to find work in the whv due to the 6 month limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cez Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Though if you go on a whv and apply for a partner visa then you could then apply to have the six month working restriction removed from your whv. OP you should be fine, this was the same path I took, though I wasn't able to have the working restriction lifted as I only applied at the end of my whv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dissolvedgirl Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for your replies I mean, I'm happy to do any sort of work really, around the GC area, while lodging my De Facto visa, as I know a lot of the more office based work wouldn't consider me on the WHV. Does anyone if going on a WHV would damage my application at all for a de Facto visa? I mean, is it 'looked down on' at all? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dissolvedgirl Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 And sorry for the double post, but thanks Cez! That's very encouraging. I would intend to lodge my De Facto visa application a month or two after getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Can you apply for offshore de facto now and then travel on a WHV to save on the waiting time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karafitz Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi I am not sure if you can apply here. I have just been granted my spouse visa I applied here in uk. As I understand it through my agent if you apply for your spouse visa in Australia u have to be in that country when granted. I believe that's the same as the uk so u would need to be here if applied here...although as I understand it it could just b a holiday back. i would go on the WHV and apply out there although the waiting list could be longer over there depending on the demand... best of luck kara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 DIBP only recognises two locations - Onshore and Offshore. If you apply onshore (i.e. in Australia), you must be in Australia when the visa is granted. If you apply offshore, you simply need to leave Australia for a couple of days when the visa is granted. A long weekend in New Zealand is the standard way to do it, although other options exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'd think it's easier to apply now, and travel over on a WHV or tourist visa while waiting for the visa to be granted. A quick trip to NZ or Beli when your CO says your visa is ready, and you're all set. By the time your first 6-month job is up on the WHV, you may have your visa and be able to stay with that employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'd think it's easier to apply now, and travel over on a WHV or tourist visa while waiting for the visa to be granted. A quick trip to NZ or Beli when your CO says your visa is ready, and you're all set. By the time your first 6-month job is up on the WHV, you may have your visa and be able to stay with that employer. Agree with this option personally. Apply off shore in the UK, go over then in Nov on WHV and once your partner visa grant comes through you are sorted. Quick jaunt off shore for it to be granted and back to Aus. Going over on a WHV and applying soon after arriving means you will most likely end up with your bridging visa not kicking in till your WHV expired and you may find it hard to get decent employment for a year on a WHV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeGirl Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Going over on a WHV and applying soon after arriving means you will most likely end up with your bridging visa not kicking in till your WHV expired and you may find it hard to get decent employment for a year on a WHV. Yep, I was just going to suggest a tourist visa instead of a WHV if you plan to apply onshore for this exact reason. Most tourist visas these days are 12-month visas but only allow three-month stays... that means at the end of your first three month-stay, as long as you'd already applied for your Partner Visa, your Bridging Visa A would kick in and you'd have full work rights much sooner than if you came over on a WHV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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