[maheshvarmas]

Hi, Before our marriage, we applied for normal tourist visa and it got refused. Now, we got married and lodged an offshore 309 partner visa and it is in progress.
Is it better to apply for family sponsored visitor visa now?
I am a PR holder living in AUS for 3 years.

Please suggest which is better option for us.
My wife is in India with no job (resigned recently) and having no significant property

Thank you much in advance for replies

 

[ampk]

If I were you I would get a good migration agent (one of the ones that often post on here) and get them to submit a Visitor Visa for you.

It is not that expensive and being "recently resigned" is another reason not to grant a Visitor Visa as per PAM 3.

Your application needs to address all things in PAM 3 - that said having a Partner Visa application in the pipeline is good.

 

[maheshvarmas]

If I were you I would get a good migration agent (one of the ones that often post on here) and get them to submit a Visitor Visa for you.

It is not that expensive and being "recently resigned" is another reason not to grant a Visitor Visa as per PAM 3.

Your application needs to address all things in PAM 3 - that said having a Partner Visa application in the pipeline is good.

Thanks for the reply. I Tried contacting a few agents but they are charging alot (around 1500$).

 

[ampk]

Were they on this site?

I think I paid $800, and it was worth every cent.

 

[maheshvarmas]

Were they on this site?

I think I paid $800, and it was worth every cent.

Thanks. I have chosen one agent as per your suggestion and he is on this forum. Lets see what happens.
But, Thanks for your suggestion about choosing a migration agent.

 

[maheshvarmas]

Were they on this site?

I think I paid $800, and it was worth every cent.

Hi ampk,
Did you have to pay at the beginning of the agent service or at the end of the service? (after lodging application or after the outcome of the application) - Just confused as to when to actually complete the payment

 

[summersky]

Hi ampk,
Did you have to pay at the beginning of the agent service or at the end of the service? (after lodging application or after the outcome of the application) - Just confused as to when to actually complete the payment

In my experience, I had to pay when the service / agreement commenced. I paid in instalment though. I don't think there's any agent that would accept a payment after the outcome (imagine how many would bail when they got their application refused)

 

[maheshvarmas]

In my experience, I had to pay when the service / agreement commenced. I paid in instalment though. I don't think there's any agent that would accept a payment after the outcome (imagine how many would bail when they got their application refused)

Thanks - May I know the agent you chose?

 

[ampk]

I think a deposit was asked for prior to application, and then a second payment when they had an application ready for you to review (you make final payment the email you to read).

That is from memory, and I paid fee in full not just a deposit.

 

[maheshvarmas]

I think a deposit was asked for prior to application, and then a second payment when they had an application ready for you to review (you make final payment the email you to read).

That is from memory, and I paid fee in full not just a deposit.

Thanks, ampk!
I paid in full at a time.

Just asking - What makes it different in submitting a visitor visa application on own and by through an agent?

in both ways, the same information goes to the DIBP. Isn't it?

 

[summersky]

Thanks, ampk!
I paid in full at a time.

Just asking - What makes it different in submitting a visitor visa application on own and by through an agent?

in both ways, the same information goes to the DIBP. Isn't it?

Agent (a good one I suppose) would be able to advise you what you're lacking (if any) in your application, and they will be able to tell you what to add or remove etc to minimise refusal. They know the complex visa and migration law that we sometimes do not have the the expertise in.

 

[ampk]

My agent wrote a 6 page submission letter, this addressed every concern or possible concern that was or could be conceived from the DIBP's assessment procedures - The PAM 3 and other bulletins and publications.

It really was very impressive to see what he put together - it did take a bit of leg work to get certain documents including many from politicians, doctors, lawyers and company directors.

 

[maheshvarmas]

My agent wrote a 6 page submission letter, this addressed every concern or possible concern that was or could be conceived from the DIBP's assessment procedures - The PAM 3 and other bulletins and publications.

It really was very impressive to see what he put together - it did take a bit of leg work to get certain documents including many from politicians, doctors, lawyers and company directors.

Hi ampk, Thanks for clarifying.