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  1. New member introductions
    Hello there, I'm Karthig, currently on a 485 visa (staying in Australia for 10 y and holding a PhD here). I wanted to get married to my girlfriend (she is staying in India), family circumstances are causing delays to get married in my country. I'm exploring options for her to move here, get...
  2. General chit-chat and news
    Focus: Dating in Australia is somewhat different from other countries, and we have our own unique ways of finding partners. Our ancestors come from all over the world, and we are a community with a diverse range of cultures. Therefore, this thread is relevant to people of all genders, races...
  3. Visas and immigration
    Hello all, hope you're doing fine. My wife and I have known each other for 3 years. Two of those were online, in which we were just friends on the internet. Last year we decided we should be together. I applied for a tourist visa (from Argentina) which was approved in 1 day, and traveled to...
  4. Visas and immigration
    Hello. I am from Argentina and my future spouse is a citizen of Australia, both 26 years old. I come here today to ask for advice on how should we prepare for the coming years, what visa and what process is more convenient for us (partner vs prospective marriage) and so on. I'll try to keep...
  5. Visas and immigration
    Hi there, I've been trying to find out if it possible or anyone has done this. I want to know if it possible to apply for a subclass 309 visa, then come onshore while it is processing on a visitor visa and then get married onshore in Australia using that visitor visa. Is there any restrictions...
  6. Family and Spouse Application
    Hello, I have my visa 476 and soon I am planning to marry. Should I apply for my gf now or after marriage ? And do you know how are the processing times, and also after marriage do they need any kind of proof ? Or just marriage is enough?
  7. Visas and immigration
    Hi All, I’m looking for an advise on this. Is it gonna be an issue if the applicant get married overseas while a skilled visa, which is applied as a single applicant is in process? The applicant applied the skilled visa as a single applicant. Is it a rule to stay unmarried until the visa is...
  8. Visas and immigration
    Hi All I am a holder of 485 visa (Valid Until Jan-2025). I recently got married and want to bring my wife over as a Subsequent Entrant of my 485 visa. But in the immigration website it says that members who are already member of the family unit can apply for Subsequent Entrant visa. I was not...
  9. Visas and immigration
    Hi! My partner and I are currently in the USA (she is from the US and I am from Australia). Would eloping aid in the process of bringing her back to Aus or would we have to follow the same steps stated in the partnership visa?
  10. Visas and immigration
    Hi, I am Matt, an Australian citizen. It could be a case that may have been asked a few times. I am in a relationship with a girl that I met 6 months ago overseas. Since then, we've been keeping the communication going mainly on WhatsApp (calls) and me being in Australia by then. I am...
  11. Visas and immigration
    Has anyone here married someone on an ETA / tourist visa before? If so, how does it differ from a 'typical' marriage (two Australian citizens marrying eachother)? I'm looking for information online and maybe I'm not looking hard enough, but I don't see a lot of information about it. I've...
  12. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, I hope everyone is staying safe during this confusing time. I started a thread about marriage and the subclass 820/801 Visa however I wanted to know if anyone on here had any experience about living with their family and their partner from overseas. Due to the virus I am living back...
  13. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, I have a question about the 820/801 visa. I apologize if I sound stupid, I’m just gaining an understanding of the process. This is just to double-check that I haven’t got my wires crossed. My fiancee wishes to apply for the 820 (when we can) and we intend on getting married. However, I...
  14. Visas and immigration
    Hi all, apologies if this has been asked before- couldnt locate any So I am getting married soon overseas and i want to bring her to Australia asap(without waiting for offshore partner visa process). She wants to study as well and we thought that will work well. timeline as planned: June...
  15. Visas and immigration
    Hi, Sorry if this has been covered somewhere in the forums, What do people think of applying for the onshore partner visa without the official marriage certificate in our possession yet? My partner and I tied the knot on May 23 and have a bit of a long wait for the official marriage...
  16. General chit-chat and news
    Hi Everyone, I used this forum 6 years ago when my then boyfriend & I were applying for his PMV. We were successful and he has been living in Australia for 5.5 years now and we have just had our first child. I am now a registered marriage celebrant. If anyone is in need of a celebrant for help...
  17. Visas and immigration
    PMV Lodged: 26th October 2017 Country: India Medicals and PCC requested: 24th February 2018 Medicals done: 28th February 2018 Police submitted: 1st March 2018 Additional Medical Requested: 1st March 2018 Treatment Duration: 11th April 2018 - 24th October 2018 Final Medical Report Submitted...
  18. Visas and immigration
    First time posting here for help on what will seem our long journey. :) If you marry your partner over in their home country, does this cancel out being able to apply for the PMV here? I'm pretty sure it does but hoping to hear from others about what their approach was and what visa they ended...
  19. Visas and immigration
    PMV Lodged: 26th October 2017 Country: India Medicals and PCC requested: 24th February 2018 Medicals done: 28th February 2018 Police done and submitted: 1st March 2018 Additional Medical Requested: 1st March 2018 With no prior history of TB and on just a mere doubt on my X ray I have been...
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