jawaustralia Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi I am an aussie and my wife is British. We will be applying for her subclass 309 visa through the Australian High Commission in London in the next month. The question I have is any advice on the process or any recommendations for using an agent or not. Not sure whether to use an agent, but I guess it will save mistakes being made in the process. Also I expect it will take some time, maybe 6-9 months so we both just keep working in the the meantime. Any advice would be great on this process? Since the spouse/309 visa is a bit unique and not a highly skilled visa I find less information on the internet about it. Cheers James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 If your application is straightforward there is no need to use an agent. I did my own application and at first it seemed very daunting, but honestly once I got started it was quite easy. I think the processing time is about 14 months now. There are lots of very helpful people on here who will answer any questions you have. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I successfully applied without an agent - it's not difficult. If you are good with paperwork/organisation, you shouldn't struggle. Make sure you read or print the checklist and also the very long guidance booklet. Let me know if you have any questions! EDIT: You've looked at this page, presumably? http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/pages/309-100.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawaustralia Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wow, 14 months...is that a ballpark range of how long it takes? In the long run I know the time will fly but that is a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The processing time depends on where you are applying from. I thought from the uk was about 10 months at the moment but I could be wrong. It's longer if you apply in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's currently 10-14 months for offshore applications. This new (longer) time frame came into effect at start August 2014, so it hasn't yet been long enough to say if it takes less or more than the 10-14 months predicated. It used to be around 8-9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The hardest part of the partner visa is getting all the evidence together, which you would still have to do even if you used a visa. Unless you have something that makes your application difficult (like step children you want to migrate with you or health issues) there is very little value a migration agent can offer. Down load the booklet and forms from the immigration site and just work your way through it. It does seem daunting at first but it's not that bad once you get in to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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