henryolonga Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hello to all, Recently, I have been nominated for 190 visa. I have paid the fee and applied for it. Currently, I am in a process of uploading the documents. However, the department has not picked up my file yet. I am planning to do my medicals and PCC within days. However, since the officer has not asked for the medicals and PCC for my wife who is a non migrating dependent, does she need to do the medicals and PCC too ? I would like to share a very important information regarding her. In august 2015, she performed PCC and medicals for an Australian visa already. In my online application, I mentioned her HAP ID too. I believe that since one year has not passed yet, the case officer will not request for her medicals and PCC. Please advise. Regards, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Why is your wife migrating? Are you getting divorced? If you simply intend to travel on ahead, then it really makes a lot more sense to get her visa now. Non migrating dependents do need PCC and medicals yes, the ones she has are valid for a year. Edit: what visa does she already have? Is it a permanent one, if so, ignore the above. Edited May 19, 2016 by Bungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryolonga Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Why is your wife migrating? Are you getting divorced? If you simply intend to travel on ahead, then it really makes a lot more sense to get her visa now. Non migrating dependents do need PCC and medicals yes, the ones she has are valid for a year. Edit: what visa does she already have? Is it a permanent one, if so, ignore the above. Basically, she is overseas and does not hold any visa. She applied for a student visa last year but got rejected. I am an on-shore applicant with 572 visa. Is it compulsory for a dependent (say "wife") to migrate as well? Please correct me if I am wrong but I believe she needs to comply certain requirements such as IELTS etc. Since it will take sometime for her to complete these requirements, I am planning to obtain my permanent residence before I apply for her. "the ones she has are valid for a year." It means there is no need for PCC and medicals for her at this point of time. Regards, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawka Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Hi It doesn't make sense what you are going to do. If you have nomination for 190 it is much easier to include your wife as a dependant. She doesn't have to meet any special requirements as you are main applicant. She does need IELTS with functional level of English otherwise you will be obligated to pay additional fee for her it was AUD4500 last year if I do remember correctly. Oh and she can complete her IELTS after you will apply for visa so it will not stop you. Additionally if she's got refusal last year how you can be sure that she will get visa after you. DIBP may ask you why you didn't include her in your application etc. Edited May 19, 2016 by Slawka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Your wife doesn't need to migrate now, however you'd still need to include her as a non-migrating dependent in your application, and she needs to complete the medicals (not sure if police check is also required). The disadvantage to what you're planning is that it's much more expensive to sponsor her for a partner visa later - $6,865 vs. $1800 to include her as a migrating dependent on your visa. The only real cost saving is that she doesn't need any Englist test for the partner visa to avoid a second fee. Partner visas take about a year to be processed which then lengthens the process. For the difference in cost alone, that would cover airfare for her to activate her visa even if she didn't move to Australia at the same time as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabelj28 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Henry perhaps it would help if you could explain why you plan to migrate without your wife. This is not a 'usual' occurrence. What is your longer term strategy?? Maybe then people could offer advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryolonga Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Henry perhaps it would help if you could explain why you plan to migrate without your wife. This is not a 'usual' occurrence. What is your longer term strategy?? Maybe then people could offer advice? There are couple of reasons why I have not included her as a migrant in my application as she will not be able to comply certain requirements at this point of time: 1) Firstly, her English is not up to the mark and she needs some time say (5 to 6 months) to learn English and then sit in IELTS exam to achieve the required score. (If she applies now without IELTS, I need to pay AUD4500 or similar as she does not have a required IELTS score at this point of time) 2) Secondly, she is pregnant and I believe there is a requirement of first entry into Australia as soon as you get your 190 visa (Let's say must enter in Australia within 3 months or whatever). I believe that due to an expected addition in my family within couple of months, it would not be possible for her to fly in those months (if visa is granted for both of us). 3) Last but not least, since there will be an addition in the family, obviously, it will not be possible for both of us to travel overseas without the child. So, what I decided is to migrate myself first, and later on, apply for my wife and expected child. Hope this helps, Regards, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabelj28 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I guess now that people know you do intend to be together as a family eventually, they can offer better advice. I don't have much knowledge in either the 190 or partner visa, so I'll leave it for an expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryolonga Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I guess now that people know you do intend to be together as a family eventually, they can offer better advice. I don't have much knowledge in either the 190 or partner visa, so I'll leave it for an expert! Bundles of thanks to all of you for the support and comments. Its always a pleasure to be among such nice people on this forum. Looking forward for more responses. Regards, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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