can1983 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hi all, was wondering if anyone has been in the same position that my wife and myself are in i have a Australian partner visa application being processed I suppose i expect it to be finalised between April and September 2017 could be sooner but who knows! my wife is currently on a UK spouse visa 1st 2 1/2 years which expires end feb 2017. We won't move until my visa is in place probably in sept next year obviously we could renew her 30 month visa and just use 6 months of it however: - it seems such a waste - it will cost £811 plus £600 NHS fee and is a hassle to fill in when you've just done it all the other way around - she doesn't work at the moment as she is looking after our child so needs no work rights - from memory last UK visa we did we had to declare our intention to live in the UK and settle blah blah which is technically a lie this time around because we are leaving so I'm not sure what to do. One option is a holiday visa for 6 months we are going to oz for a holiday around that time so transition would be ok. I have read to CAB website which is government site that it might be more appropriate for short visits up to 6 months any advice or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Honestly i'd renew the Uk partner visa as a precaution in case your move to Australia doesn't work out you'd already have it in place to return easier. As Uk partner visa's are a pain to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I tend to agree with the above. If Aus doesn't work out for some reason, getting a UK partner visa is tough going should you want to return. Also, once an Aus partner visa is granted, you might not make the move for a few years, something *might* happen that sees you remain living in the UK a fair while longer... It may not be likely but it could happen is what I am saying. I'd cover your bases and don't burn those bridges if you can avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'd be renewing and rethinking a time frame so that she is eligible for citizenship - you never know what is around the corner! You may loathe it and find you can't return, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for the advice. It's a long time to wait though 3 1/2 years to become a UK citizen when we don't want to live here long term in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I would wait it out for citizenship for your wife. My husband has UK citizenship now. I've got a partner visa and we make the move to Aus next yr. I intend to stay in Aus for at least as long as it takes to get Aus citizenship. If we're all settled and life is how we hope,that's where we'll stay. The kids are dual citizens so no matter where they live in the future or where we need to be, it'll be so much easier if all of us have the same rights of abode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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