Tulip Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We're thinking of emigrating next year after Crimbo next year, and I'm wondering how long in general it took everyone to get theirs. Also, my OH (the Aussie) said we can apply for it whilst in Australia? If so, does one get the visitor visa first? It would just save us about $1000 so would like to do this if we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 An onshore Partner visa is more expensive than an offshore one ($2960 vs $1995) and the offshore should be granted a month or so faster. If you enter on a Tourist visa with the intention of then applying for a Partner visa, that is actually a misuse of a Tourist visa and it's possible you may be denied entry if immigration know that's your intention. On the other hand, if you tell fibs about why you're coming on a TV, that could adversely affect your Partner visa application. Many people do it that way and get away with it, but some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 But here it says it's more expensive off shore? But it looks like I'll have to lodge it outside Aus either way, I'm not one to break the rules. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i/partner.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi Tulip. Its $1995 off shore and as you would be entering Australia on a tourist visa it would cost $2960 on shore . It takes around 6 to 8 months to get the visa, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 But here it says it's more expensive off shore? But it looks like I'll have to lodge it outside Aus either way, I'm not one to break the rules. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i/partner.htm As Ozmaniac says it is cheaper to lodge off shore, with a quicker turn around. Susie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Fabby, thank you! I'll lodge off shore then, hopefully we'll get it through quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Fabby, thank you! I'll lodge off shore then, hopefully we'll get it through quickly! Good luck Tulip. I enclose the off shore Spouse Visas time frames for the Uk http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/58449-summary-spouse-visa-processing-times-offshore-uk-please-add-your-stats-404.html Susie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Oh you're an absoloute angel, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SarahA Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :notworthy:Hi, I think it depends how backlogged they are on how long it takes to get your Spouse Visa. I went through an agent (Visa Bureau) who were really helpful and I was assigned a case worker who told me the best evidence and documents to submit, gave us examples of what to put in our personal statements, etc and they checked through everything before they submitted it for me, although they obviously charge a fee. I found it takes longer getting all the paperwork together more than the time its takes to be granted! Visa Bureau lodged my visa in September last year and I had the call on New Year's Eve that it was granted and I could enter the country at any time. One thing I would say is that I would do your medical checks and police checks as one of the last things that you do as your initial entry date will depend on this and they are only valid for a year and from my experience it was really quick to do, but we then had to get the rest of the docs together and wait for certified statements from friends in Australia afterwards, etc. It worked out we had to enter the country by 28th June 2011 which wasn't ideal for us as we have arrived in the middle of winter (24th June) from Manchester which has just had a mini heatwave apparently! Good luck with everything! Sarah x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.