SheldonMeldrew Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi I am quite new to the site and have never emigrated before. I am in (and from) England while she is now in Australia (her nationality by birth) and I wondered if I can apply for a partner visa when I go out there on holiday. I'm hoping I can get a bridging visa and work in the country while we wait and see what the decision is. Thank you to anyone willing to advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheldonMeldrew Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Also: Is there really any need to fork out thousands more for a migration agency? What is it they do that me and my girlfriend can't? I'm on a tight budget as it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheldonMeldrew Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 I have looked closely at the DIPB website but it isn't clear to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever40 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I think it would depend on what visa you would be applying for. It doesnt make it any quicker and pretty sure you'll have no work rights while you wait. I used an agent and glad we did, especially when you just need to ask a random question or they will tell you that you need to do things this way or that way which you wouldnt have known otherwise. Everyone is on a tight budget but they are worth it, the forum is good and I love checking up on it but its the agents job and they know what you need to do and whats best for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheldonMeldrew Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Every good bit of advice brings me closer to my girl, and yours has been. Thanks Lever40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever40 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 No worries, thats what we are all here for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Thurecht Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Remember the border.gov is good for general information but a registered migration agent will give you specialist knowledge and their job is to make sure you have strong chances of success. Immigration is not like the tax office where you can make a tax mistake and they slap you on the wrist and maybe give you a fine and let you try again. If you make a mistake once with immigration, they still take your money and then refuse your case. No second changes given. Using a migration agent reduces that risk as they are the ones trained and specialised in doing these applications countless times. MARA 1276291 bonnie@migrationvue.com.au 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Are you a de facto couple? As in not just dating. Can you prove this with 2 years worth of evidence to support your application? If not and you are under 30 then perhaps look at a WHV and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen56johns Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 20 hours ago, SheldonMeldrew said: Hi I am quite new to the site and have never emigrated before. I am in (and from) England while she is now in Australia (her nationality by birth) and I wondered if I can apply for a partner visa when I go out there on holiday. I'm hoping I can get a bridging visa and work in the country while we wait and see what the decision is. Thank you to anyone willing to advise. Hi. We considered the same thing as I have a job to go to in Oz and thought it might be better if husband went in on a tourist visa and then applied and also got a bridging visa. We decided against it because it takes much longer for applications in Australia and it's not recommended as they can be touchy about you entering on a tourist visa if they suspect your real reason for going is something else. We rang and spoke to the advisory line and got this advice. But people do it and it does work for them. You can absolutely do this without a migration agent. the migration handbook is pretty detailed https://www.border.gov.au/Forms/Documents/1127.pdf. Read it a few times and start making a list of the evidence you have and need, who you will get statements from etc etc. But Snifter's question is key. Are you a defacto couple? If not, then this visa is not for you. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) On 04/04/2017 at 4:20 AM, SheldonMeldrew said: Also: Is there really any need to fork out thousands more for a migration agency? What is it they do that me and my girlfriend can't? I'm on a tight budget as it is... Answer your questions, maybe ...? Best regards. Edited April 9, 2017 by Alan Collett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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