Advice for immigrating to Australia
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From what I've found you can apply for a fiancé visa but this would only give you 9 months in the country. You would then have to marry within that time.
My other option is I'd be just within the age to get a working holiday visa. This with completing the 88days rural work would give me 2 years in the country.
What I'm trying to decide or find out is the best option. Should I just worry about getting myself in the country then proceed to get citizenship? or does this all have to be applied for well in advance?
I'm sure there is someone who has either been through this process on here or knows of someone who has. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
dave0010 said:
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My fiancé is Australian and next year we are planning on moving to Australia. I'l be just under the age of 31 and trying to find the best visa to apply for before going.
From what I've found you can apply for a fiancé visa but this would only give you 9 months in the country. You would then have to marry within that time.
My other option is I'd be just within the age to get a working holiday visa. This with completing the 88days rural work would give me 2 years in the country.
What I'm trying to decide or find out is the best option. Should I just worry about getting myself in the country then proceed to get citizenship? or does this all have to be applied for well in advance?
I'm sure there is someone who has either been through this process on here or knows of someone who has. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Why not just get married? Solves the whole thing surely?My fiancé is Australian and next year we are planning on moving to Australia. I'l be just under the age of 31 and trying to find the best visa to apply for before going.
From what I've found you can apply for a fiancé visa but this would only give you 9 months in the country. You would then have to marry within that time.
My other option is I'd be just within the age to get a working holiday visa. This with completing the 88days rural work would give me 2 years in the country.
What I'm trying to decide or find out is the best option. Should I just worry about getting myself in the country then proceed to get citizenship? or does this all have to be applied for well in advance?
I'm sure there is someone who has either been through this process on here or knows of someone who has. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Yes I'm sure you'll want the big day that you're saving for etc... but at least get legally married first and then have a 'blessing' or something as your 'big day' further down the line.
Saves all this visa hassle
ReaperCushions said:
Why not just get married? Solves the whole thing surely?
Yes I'm sure you'll want the big day that you're saving for etc... but at least get legally married first and then have a 'blessing' or something as your 'big day' further down the line.
Saves all this visa hassle
An excuse for two "weddings" and more parties.Yes I'm sure you'll want the big day that you're saving for etc... but at least get legally married first and then have a 'blessing' or something as your 'big day' further down the line.
Saves all this visa hassle
d British out.Makes no difference if she is your girlfriend, fiancee or wife. The immigration services are interested in how long you have been together and specifically how long you have lived with an Aussie national. If you can provide evidence that you have cohabited for longer than a certain period (typically 1-2 years) you can apply for a defacto partner visa. This will grant you a 2 year visa and after this period you can apply for citizenship. If (like me) you can prove you have cohabited longer than three years you could be granted a visa that skips the 2 year period and entitles you to apply for citizenship as soon as you set foot in Oz.
Dont waste money on an agent, the application process is pretty straight forward. I move from London to Sydney in two weeks, wish me luck!
Dont waste money on an agent, the application process is pretty straight forward. I move from London to Sydney in two weeks, wish me luck!
Came over on holiday with Mrs PB, both with a WHV - landed about 3 weeks before my 31st birthday, Mrs PB was already 31. We then cracked on with finding work. Well Mrs PB picked up a decent job, whilst I learned to surf. After 3 months Mrs PB was offered a 451, which is the sponsored visa, and at the time was valid for up to four years - I tagged along de facto. These aren't as easy to get now, but are still available.
We then used her employers agent to get Permanent Residency which took all of 3 weeks, and had bought a flat in Sydney within 20 months of first landing.
Its a little trickier now, but graft on and its there if you want it. My work experience wasn't immediately transferable because it wasn't Australian (no sh!t, Bruce!) but I had enough flexibility for work and could call on some great referees in the UK. I also just set about introducing myself to those in the same industry, and managed to get regulatory bodies here talking with their UK counterparts before I even had a permanent job.
I reckon if you've got some decent skills or experience, and are happy to be flexible, then hanging around should be easy to arrange.
We then used her employers agent to get Permanent Residency which took all of 3 weeks, and had bought a flat in Sydney within 20 months of first landing.
Its a little trickier now, but graft on and its there if you want it. My work experience wasn't immediately transferable because it wasn't Australian (no sh!t, Bruce!) but I had enough flexibility for work and could call on some great referees in the UK. I also just set about introducing myself to those in the same industry, and managed to get regulatory bodies here talking with their UK counterparts before I even had a permanent job.
I reckon if you've got some decent skills or experience, and are happy to be flexible, then hanging around should be easy to arrange.
both great replies thank you. When we get to Australia We would have been together for just over a year. Since we meet we have basically lived side by side but have no bills really just lots of hotel and Airb&b receipts. We will be renting a place in London from November but only sharing a room. We will probably open another bank account in the UK and have both our names on it as soon as possible.
I'm already trying to get as much stuff a possible in black and white with our names on them to prove how long we've been together.
Do any of you have any online resources that you found that helped you out with your searches for Visas?
Good luck on the move to buddy, which part are you moving too?
I'm already trying to get as much stuff a possible in black and white with our names on them to prove how long we've been together.
Do any of you have any online resources that you found that helped you out with your searches for Visas?
Good luck on the move to buddy, which part are you moving too?
The Dirty Bubble said:
Makes no difference if she is your girlfriend, fiancee or wife. The immigration services are interested in how long you have been together and specifically how long you have lived with an Aussie national. If you can provide evidence that you have cohabited for longer than a certain period (typically 1-2 years) you can apply for a defacto partner visa. This will grant you a 2 year visa and after this period you can apply for citizenship. If (like me) you can prove you have cohabited longer than three years you could be granted a visa that skips the 2 year period and entitles you to apply for citizenship as soon as you set foot in Oz.
Dont waste money on an agent, the application process is pretty straight forward. I move from London to Sydney in two weeks, wish me luck!
It has been known for people to take pictures dressed as Santa, Easter Bunny, birthdays etc to make it appear they have been together longer than actually true. One person I know of did 2 years worth of Christmases and birthdays in one afternoon. Dont waste money on an agent, the application process is pretty straight forward. I move from London to Sydney in two weeks, wish me luck!
Condi said:
It has been known for people to take pictures dressed as Santa, Easter Bunny, birthdays etc to make it appear they have been together longer than actually true. One person I know of did 2 years worth of Christmases and birthdays in one afternoon.
They actually do request valid evidence of a defacto relationship. Ie: holidays taken together with flights in both names, tenancy agreements with both names, shared bank accounts etc etc. Last time I looked random photos as above wouldn't count and someone is clearly telling porky pies dave0010 said:
My other option is I'd be just within the age to get a working holiday visa. This with completing the 88days rural work would give me 2 years in the country.
If you haven't already then definitely do that: go and explore Australia with your missus. Get a 4x4 and a tent and drive round the whole country. It's a magnificent adventure, you may never get another chance* and spending 24/7 together is a brilliant test of a reasonably new relationship.* if you move there you'll almost certainly settle into a normal life and miss the opportunity.
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