GeordieSteve Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hey Guys, Bit of background info. Lodged a 189 visa application claiming 60 points for age (29), Australian educational qualification (trade certificate) and superior English (PTE Academic). So today got an email from the case officer requesting further information, Evidence of dependent relationship Personal particulars for character assessment Evidence of your relationship with your defacto partner The character assessment part I don't mind as its just form 80 but I don't get why they need the other information. My girlfriend is an Australian citizen and not part of the application, the only reason shes on it at all is because I put my martial status as defacto, which we are. We can certainly get all the documents to prove our relationship but this seems a lot of extra work and I don't see the relevance. Anybody else been is this situation? Is there anything I can reply back to the case officer that could excuse me from gathering all the defacto info? If I have to supply defacto info does it have to been in such detail as if this was a spouse visa e.g statements from friends and family? Or will bank statements, photos, personal statements do? TIA Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 If your oh is Australian you do not need to provide information, I assume you do not have any other dependants, so it would just be the form 80. That sounds like a standard request so just send the form 80 and reply stating that your de facto is Australian and is therefore not requiring a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillers Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Did you list your partner on the application and as part of the application? Also yes proof of defacto would require a lot of documentation on your relationship, it sounds to me like you've added them as an actual applicant on the visa application. If i were you i would try and contact your case officer and confirm with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks rammygirl, No other dependents. That's what I was thinking surely the form 80 is enough. Chillers Definitely not included her in the application. They only know I'm in a defacto relationship due to my martial status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillers Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Rammygirl is probably right, but it's best just to confirm with your case officer or at least immigration. Either way I doubt they can reject your visa on those grounds when you are entering on your own skilled independent visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks guys, I've just replied to the CO stating my girlfriends status so hopefully I wont have to supply a load of de facto info. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suem8 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Ok I'm Australian back in uk but wanting to return to oz as kids live there .ive been seeing a guy here for 3 years and wanting to start Defacto process any advice he's 51 does age matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 No age restrictions on a partner visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hey guys, What are peoples experiences dealing with case officers? I replied explaining the situation that my girlfriend is Australian and if the de facto documents are necessary. Then yesterday I replied again attaching my completed form 80 and a copy of my girlfriends passport and again just asking to confirm regarding de facto info. Each time I have sent an email I receive an automated reply saying they aim to reply soon after 28 days after the information was requested. Surely I'm not expected to wait 28 days for them to confirm if the de facto information is necessary. I'm contemplating uploading my form 80, girlfriend's passport and basic defacto info to my immi account and then clicking the information provided button. Am I being impatient here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillers Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 They rarely reply at all, honestly i wouldn't worry too much, just be aware that they have received the information. If they need anything else they will tell you. I tend to upload statements on the application so there is a definite record of contact. The document i uploaded was simply addressed to the case officer saying that we will be away for 3 weeks, from date to date etc. If you are really concerned you could try and contact immigration in general and ask about this. http://www.border.gov.au/about/contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Some reply, other's don't. I'd do as you've said - upload the form 80, her passport and some basic de facto evidence (e.g. lease agreement, joint bank statement, etc.) and hope that makes them happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Some reply, other's don't. I'd do as you've said - upload the form 80, her passport and some basic de facto evidence (e.g. lease agreement, joint bank statement, etc.) and hope that makes them happy. Yeah that's what I've done, hopefully that satisfies them and I get a decision soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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