Couza Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Can my British boyfriend still apply for a work visa, despite the bans on travel. I know people can get exemptions to come here, but was wondering if all the normal visas are still allowed.... (if after the visa is approved, we get an exemption for him to travel here based on the fact I am an Australian citizen and we are in a relationship) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Couza said: Can my British boyfriend still apply for a work visa, despite the bans on travel. I know people can get exemptions to come here, but was wondering if all the normal visas are still allowed.... (if after the visa is approved, we get an exemption for him to travel here based on the fact I am an Australian citizen and we are in a relationship) Applying for a visa is a completely separate issue to a travel ban. Nothing to stop him applying for any visa for which he is eligible. Is he applying for a PR visa (which is not subject to a travel restriction_ or a temporary visa? Edited June 9, 2020 by Nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couza Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hi, no he is not applying for PR. simply a WHV 417, however he is in a de facto with me (an australian resident) so we are wondering if Visas in these circumstances are being approved, if you have an exemption..... also wanted assistance or any advice of anyone in similar situations and things that helped with the exemption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Couza said: Hi, no he is not applying for PR. simply a WHV 417, however he is in a de facto with me (an australian resident) so we are wondering if Visas in these circumstances are being approved, if you have an exemption..... also wanted assistance or any advice of anyone in similar situations and things that helped with the exemption Are you both in the UK just now or are you (not him) in Australia? Edited June 29, 2020 by Toots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couza Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hey Toots, I am currently in Aus, he is in the UK. We both lived together in Vietnam for over a year, and have evidence to prove we are in a defacto (including registrated relationship with government here in Australia) based on the fact I am an Australian resident. However, we are unclear if this is enough to grant an exemption. Home affairs claim being in a relationship with an Australian citizen is enough means to travel to aus, but I’m wondering if we need more of a reason for him coming, opposed to just proving our relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Couza said: Hey Toots, I am currently in Aus, he is in the UK. We both lived together in Vietnam for over a year, and have evidence to prove we are in a defacto (including registrated relationship with government here in Australia) based on the fact I am an Australian resident. However, we are unclear if this is enough to grant an exemption. Home affairs claim being in a relationship with an Australian citizen is enough means to travel to aus, but I’m wondering if we need more of a reason for him coming, opposed to just proving our relationship. All you can do is try for an exemption. It's just an online form and the worst they can do is say no. You are allowed to apply again if rejected. I don't think they are granting WHV's at the moment, but they are granting 600 visas so you could try for that (if you get the exemption). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couza Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thanks MarisaWright, we needed to apply for a visa before the exemption. He has applied for the WHV, because unfortunately he needs to be able to work when here, and a tourist visa doesn’t suit our needs/financial situation. I understand you can apply for the exemption multiple times, it’s more a matter of we want to get the reason for the exemption right. Whether that be proving our relationship with significant evidence OR proving WHY it is crucial for him to come to Australia. it says people can travel to Australia if they can prove they are in a relationship / spouse of aus citizen, but We’re wondering if proving the relationship is enough or if we need a reason to WHY we need to be together (as lots of partners are separated i presume, and concerned relationship might not be enough of reason) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, Couza said: Hey Toots, I am currently in Aus, he is in the UK. We both lived together in Vietnam for over a year, and have evidence to prove we are in a defacto (including registrated relationship with government here in Australia) based on the fact I am an Australian resident. However, we are unclear if this is enough to grant an exemption. Home affairs claim being in a relationship with an Australian citizen is enough means to travel to aus, but I’m wondering if we need more of a reason for him coming, opposed to just proving our relationship. As Marisa said try for an exemption. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couza Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thank you for your kind words. We will apply regardless for the exemption, but just want to really get it right and have our best chance by doing it right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryem Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hi Couza, Do you have any updates on this? I am in a similar situation so would love to know if you got anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbougourd Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 29/06/2020 at 08:17, Couza said: Thank you for your kind words. We will apply regardless for the exemption, but just want to really get it right and have our best chance by doing it right! Hi, Couza, any update on this? I am in a very similar position too....any help would be hugely appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderingwoman789 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 and me too!! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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