820 granted! YAYY
Hi guys!
Our 820 was granted last night, it was so much faster than expected YAYYY!
I've never posted on the forums, but read many threads to help us with preparing our 820 application. So thank you everyone for making this place a great ressource and support center
It wasn't easy to prepare the evidence because we spent most of our time in the past 4 years of our relationship living with each other's families in Australia and France (no lease or utility bills at our names), road triping around Australia and Europe in our cars (hardly any bookings at our names) and even twice apart for 5 and 3 months. But we found ways to make it possible for our CO to be sure of our commitment and relationship. I am obviously not a professional, but if some of you with a similar history have trouble preparing their evidence and need some ideas and little tips, feel free to contact me
Good luck to all of you still waiting, I sincerely hope you will have a quick and happy resolution soon too.
TIMELINE
Arrived in Australia on tourist visa: 7 Jul 2017
Partner Visa 820/801 lodged (online): 28 Sep 2017
Additional documents requested: 20 Mar 2018
Submitted: 29 Mar 2018
Visa 820 granted: 3 Aug 2018
Eligible for 801: 28 Sep 2019