[Jeremiah13579]

Hi there,

I am from the USA and moved here in June of 2014 and was granted my Temporary Residency through subclass 820 (Partnership) in April of 2016.. we split up in August of 2017 and I am trying to find a way for me to stay in the country. I received and email from the DIAC to apply for my 801, but we are no longer together, so my ex partner does not want to go ahead with that process. Is there any other way for me to stay here?

How long can I stay on my subclass 820 without applying for the 801?

When I tell the DIAC that we are no longer together, is there a bridging visa that I can obtain to stay here until I figure out my next visa?

Also, If I have to leave the country, how long until I can return to Australia on another Visa?

I am terrified of having to leave. My entire life is here, I have my own ABN, great job ect..

If I could get some help ASAP that would be wonderful!

Thank you!

 

[lubi]

My friend has a similar situation like you. She had the interview with the officer to explain everything. After that she got 40 days to stay in Australia.
She went back to her own country after 40 days, then she applied working visa back to Australia with the help of the company where she works in Australia

 

[Skybluebrewer]

The purpose of a partner visa is to be able to be in Australia with your partner. If you are no longer together, then you both have an obligation to inform DIBP of that.

No, you can't apply for a bridging visa to stay while you look for another eligible visa. Like said above, they give you time to arrange to leave.

If your partner visa ends up refused because they find out you're lying about currently being together, then you aren't helping yourself in getting any other eligible visas to live in Australia in the future.

Best to be honest in these situations. You're no longer together and your partner is right for not wanting to lie to a government agency about it. Not sure but it seems better to withdraw the app than get a refusal.

 

[Mish]

I will just add on what has already been covered.

You have an ABN so you don't have an employer to sponsor you unless you can find one. Speak with a registered migration agent and get them to see if you are eligible for any other type of work or permanent visa.

It is better to notify DIBP and withdraw the application. It is better than a visa refusal.

 

[ampk]

"I received and email from the DIAC to apply for my 801"

What date was this email?

 

[Mania]

You split up in August and still haven't informed Immi of your change in circumstances?

Ring them and tell them.