Samgwell Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hello, I'm looking for advice as to which visa to pursue for my partner. I am an Australian citizen, he is a UK citizen (also holds an Irish passport). He is a paramedic, which qualifies as a 189 occupation, however given the surplus of paramedics in Australia, I find it unlikely he will receive 189 state sponsorship or employer sponsorship. To this end, we were looking at a PMV visa (as this is where our relationship is currently at) or a WHV, looking to move onto a permanent visa. We would qualify to apply for a spouse visa in July this year from the UK (i.e. living together, together for 12 months, etc.) but were hoping to move this year. Any suggestions as to the best route? Pursue 189, PMV or spouse, or anything else? Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 From what you have posted, a prospective marriage visa would be the way forward. However, I think you would need to be in Australia at time of application. If he is under 31 and qualifies for a whv then you both going to Australia and living together may be another option. Then applying for a partner visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, VERYSTORMY said: From what you have posted, a prospective marriage visa would be the way forward. However, I think you would need to be in Australia at time of application. If he is under 31 and qualifies for a whv then you both going to Australia and living together may be another option. Then applying for a partner visa Sorry, a PMV must be applied for offshore, not in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samgwell Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Cheers for that, amendment to the original post... I meant 190 visa, not 189. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 From what you have posted, a prospective marriage visa would be the way forward. However, I think you would need to be in Australia at time of application. If he is under 31 and qualifies for a whv then you both going to Australia and living together may be another option. Then applying for a partner visa Hasn't the age limit for Irish and Canadians gone upto 35 for a whv? Or did I misread this somewhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, leighmarsh151084 said: 4 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said: From what you have posted, a prospective marriage visa would be the way forward. However, I think you would need to be in Australia at time of application. If he is under 31 and qualifies for a whv then you both going to Australia and living together may be another option. Then applying for a partner visa Hasn't the age limit for Irish and Canadians gone upto 35 for a whv? Or did I misread this somewhere? Yes it has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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