Genghis Khan Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi everybody, Got my 457 visa granted a couple of weeks ago. Been living with my girlfriend here since July last year. She is an international student here, from Colombia. I want her to join me on my visa as a de facto partner. I didn't apply with her as de facto on my 457 application as I understand that you need to be living together for over a year and I applied in mid April. Can I add her now? What form do I need to get? What do I need to do next? We have evidence of living together, rent receipts, joint bank account, electricity bills, photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I suggest you contact your employer and ask them to write a letter to DIAC stating that they accept the employers liabilities of adding your de facto to your 457 visa. You will then have to complete an application form using the TRN you were given for your own visa application. Might be a good idea though to contact DIAC at the Business Centre where your visa was processed, in case the process has changed since friends had to do this 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 It worked! We're still here, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nubi0103 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It worked! We're still here, thanks! Hi Genghis, I'm just wondering what sort of evidences you provided to prove your de facto relationship. I'm currently on 457 as well and about preparing paperwork to apply for ENS Permanent Visa. As part of the application, my partner will be included. So, since DIAC accepted your de facto relationship, just wondering how did you go about it? Thank you very much for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myaccessaustralia Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi - department puts a more of weight on evidence of co-habitation, you generally need to show at least 12 months of co-habitation prior to lodgement. So you want bank statements, bills, letters etc addressed to you n your partner at your common address. Preferably, these documents should be addressed to you both rather than just one of you. Also, if applicable, you should submit evidence of joint bank accounts, liabilities such as mortgages or loans, joint leases etc. This shows that you are not only living together but have joint assets n liabilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambles Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It worked! We're still here, thanks! Congratulations, I was just wondering if you remember how long it took your partners visa to come through after you had applied for it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This is quite an old thread. Hopefully you get some replies and advice on your new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambles Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I thought that, but was worth a try... finding it really difficult to find an answer to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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