On shore partner application - clarify process

[Phoebe147]

Hello all

Can anyone help me clarify the restrictions with the onshore partner visa:

1) When they state you need to apply with onshore, does that mean the moment we land in Australia that day we could hit submit on our application? Or do you need to have proof you are living in Australia, ie. we need to have a tenancy agreement etc? How do you prove you are in Australia at the time?

2) How do the medical checks work - do you have submit then do the checks in Australia?

3) Once we submitted my partner would be on a visitor visa only as I am the one with citizenship. When would his temporary visa be potentially approved so he could apply for work? 

I am just trying to gather what the chain of events would be for us arriving and setting up our life together whilst we await the outcome as we have a son and I am trying to plan best case scenario and worse?

Thank you for any guidance or experience

[paulhand]

1. The Department knows whether you are in Australia or not. 
2. Medicals are generally done when requested by the Department, some time after you lodged

3. His bridging visa will come into effect when the visitor visa expires. 
 

Based on your questions, it may make things easier to get some professional advice so that you are clear how things work and everything goes smoothly. 

Edited July 10, 2020 by paulhand

[Phoebe147]

21 minutes ago, paulhand said:

1. The Department knows whether you are in Australia or not. 
2. Medicals are generally done when requested by the Department, some time after you lodged

3. His bridging visa will come into effect when the visitor visa expires. 
 

Based on your questions, it may make things easier to get some professional advice so that you are clear how things work and everything goes smoothly. 

Ok - thank you for your help.