someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 last time i checked partner visa prices was in December which was around 4,500.00 aud. hahahahahahahhaahha what a scam, its now up to 6,865.00 aud. yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It increased on the 1 Jan 2015, announcement was made late nov or early dec can't remember which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 It increased on the 1 Jan 2015, announcement was made late nov or early dec can't remember which one. i didnt see it, too busy with life i suppose. total greed move. i get a few percents even 10% maybe.. but come on..... owell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I agree, considering the time it takes to grant them as well, 13 month plus onshore. Think they are trying to stop peple coming onshore to apply for them. would you have any other options for PR, may be cheaper and faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 i didnt see it, too busy with life i suppose. total greed move. i get a few percents even 10% maybe.. but come on..... owell. if you don't like it don't move nobody is forcing anyone. Im going to have to pay the new price for the second part of my visa as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I agree, considering the time it takes to grant them as well, 13 month plus onshore. Think they are trying to stop peple coming onshore to apply for them. would you have any other options for PR, may be cheaper and faster. becoming a refugee and floating in on a boat right???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 if you don't like it don't move nobody is forcing anyone. Im going to have to pay the new price for the second part of my visa as well.considering the OP has an Australian wife and child, being surprised by the cost increase for the visa is not unreasonable. There is no payment for the second part of the partner visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 if you don't like it don't move nobody is forcing anyone. Im going to have to pay the new price for the second part of my visa as well. life is forcing me. i rather not get into my situation completely but my partner cant travel anymore due to a serious clot in their left carotid artery and micro tear in the other. something similiar to phil hughes. anyway cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 becoming a refugee and floating in on a boat right???? Employers sponsored - skilled migration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I didn't realise it was going up either, until it was too late. Bit of a bugger falling for an Aussie isn't it?! I like how some people say if you don't like it don't move. Brilliant plan that ,leaving your partner and kids!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Employers sponsored - skilled migration? Unfortunately no. However, fortunately for us we have the funds to cover the increase, but its roughly what we had put aside for the application and any unforeseen issues that could arise. It just takes our contingency budget away for a lawyer and appeal fees if that were necessary for any reasons. It's just sad. What if we didnt have the new funds, our child would suffer but owell right. Its just disheartening when you feel penalized for doing everything legally and by the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The only positive for offshore applicants now is that the better exchange rate mitigates some of the increase. That's no help to the onshore applicants though. It has become a real money spinner for the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 considering the OP has an Australian wife and child, being surprised by the cost increase for the visa is not unreasonable. There is no payment for the second part of the partner visa. Well it depends what partner visa, i have a cost for my second visa. My soon to be mrs is Australian so I am in the same boat minus the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I didn't realise it was going up either, until it was too late. Bit of a bugger falling for an Aussie isn't it?! I like how some people say if you don't like it don't move. Brilliant plan that ,leaving your partner and kids!! Yeah, no doubt. She actually prefers the USA, but has a team of specialists here and cant travel now. I dont care where i live either way, its just about being with family. The only thing i miss about the states is the food and the cost of living, but the two countrys are similar in many ways. I tell people its almost like going to another part of the us with different accents like boston for example. Plus, we technically come from the same mother (brits) we just had different fathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Well it depends what partner visa, i have a cost for my second visa. My soon to be mrs is Australian so I am in the same boat minus the kid. If you are the holder of a Prospective Marriage visa the cost to apply for the partner visa is $1145. Pre 1 jan cost was $995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 becoming a refugee and floating in on a boat right???? If you don't mind a stint in the Manus Island death camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Or force your partner to keep living in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Or force your partner to keep living in the UK. Not in this case.....the OP is already in Australia and has said his wife (from the US) can't travel for health reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wow cost me $3k in December 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 The only positive for offshore applicants now is that the better exchange rate mitigates some of the increase. That's no help to the onshore applicants though. It has become a real money spinner for the government. Oldest ploy in book. Give on one hand take back with interest on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeGirl Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 If you are the holder of a Prospective Marriage visa the cost to apply for the partner visa is $1145. Pre 1 jan cost was $995. Actually, the cost was $1145 quite some time before that. The 820 cost for a PMV holder didn't go up with the last price increase, fortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Actually, the cost was $1145 quite some time before that. The 820 cost for a PMV holder didn't go up with the last price increase, fortunately. Must have been an older pricing table I looked at, but the price hasn't increased much in last year or so then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 it's all pretty expensive - apart from a visa. like some kind of black hole that wants all your money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseRenders Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Ha! Have you seen it's going up again from July 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 last time i checked partner visa prices was in December which was around 4,500.00 aud. hahahahahahahhaahha what a scam, its now up to 6,865.00 aud. yay Dread to think how much it'll be next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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