Gee Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi, I got my PR visa through 189 independent skilled migration and a dependent (my ex-girlfriend, de facto partner) had been granted a secondary PR visa at the same time I got mine. She broke up with me as soon as she got her visa. After years I got married with another girl and sponsored her to get partner visa, but we divorced within 2 yrs, so her visa got cancelled. I am now living with my new girlfriend and my question is: If we get married, can I sponsor her to get a partner visa? Will this sponsorship be rejected because I’ve brought two partners? I am aware of the limitation of partner visa sponsor that I can only sponsor two partners in my lifetime (but this seems to apply to partner visa, not 189 visa dependent?). My new girlfriend is literally the third one I sponsor, but it’s the second time I sponsor someone through partner visa. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 10 hours ago, Gee said: Hi, I got my PR visa through 189 independent skilled migration and a dependent (my ex-girlfriend, de facto partner) had been granted a secondary PR visa at the same time I got mine. She broke up with me as soon as she got her visa. After years I got married with another girl and sponsored her to get partner visa, but we divorced within 2 yrs, so her visa got cancelled. I am now living with my new girlfriend and my question is: If we get married, can I sponsor her to get a partner visa? Will this sponsorship be rejected because I’ve brought two partners? I am aware of the limitation of partner visa sponsor that I can only sponsor two partners in my lifetime (but this seems to apply to partner visa, not 189 visa dependent?). My new girlfriend is literally the third one I sponsor, but it’s the second time I sponsor someone through partner visa. Many thanks! You did not sponsor the first one, she was a dependent on your 189, that is totally different and does not count towards the two sponsorships you are allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe11 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi, I'm in a slightly similar position, i also came to Aus on a 189 skills visa and my partner at the time came with me as a dependent. However, unfortunately we broke up fairly quickly after coming to Australia although she has also stayed in the country. I'm now in a new de facto relationship and my current partner is here on a student visa which expires next year. As such I would like to sponsor her as my partner but am concerned about the five year rule as i brought my previous partner to Australia less than two years ago. Does the limitation on sponsorship apply or not as my original partner came on a 189 dependent visa not on a 801 or 301 visa? would really appreciate advice. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Joe11 said: Hi, I'm in a slightly similar position, i also came to Aus on a 189 skills visa and my partner at the time came with me as a dependent. However, unfortunately we broke up fairly quickly after coming to Australia although she has also stayed in the country. I'm now in a new de facto relationship and my current partner is here on a student visa which expires next year. As such I would like to sponsor her as my partner but am concerned about the five year rule as i brought my previous partner to Australia less than two years ago. Does the limitation on sponsorship apply or not as my original partner came on a 189 dependent visa not on a 801 or 301 visa? would really appreciate advice. many thanks The limit on sponsoirship of a spouse applies only when you SPONSOR a spouse. If your spouse arrives with you on a 189 then they are a dependent, you are NOT sponsoring them. They end up with their own independent visa. You are only sponsoring a spouse if you sign sponsorship forms for them to go to Australia as your spouse, either marriedor de facto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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