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#1 ·
Wow so glad I got told about this place!!

Would SO MUCH appreciate any feedback I can get :)

So basically:

-met online 2011

-met in person December 2012, mum followed, spent 2 weeks in Qatar where he was currently working.

- got engaged in Qatar

-after returning to oz for Uni, couldn't do it, decided to join him on his jouney home, so travelled to Nigeria for 10 weeks (March-June 2013)

-did court and traditional marriage in Nigeria

-returned home to study

CONCERNS:
-the fact that we don't have alot of joint stuff together, ive supplied them with online conversations, about 6-8 pics of general and wedding, a wedding invite and I've given 2 extra stat-decs from family in Nigeria (figured they'd actually spent physical time with the both of us and could best vouch for our relationship)

- the fact that i'm a full-time student and only working part-time

I just don't no how long I can stay here without him...i'm even planning on using my summer break to go back to Nigeria if our visa isn't through...

ANY advice would be much appreciated :)

Thanks,

Nikita
 
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#4 ·
Sadly people tend to have a tough time proving their relationship with African nationals. Its not to say its impossible but from what I understand you will have a long and tough road ahead of you persuing a partner visa. Therefore, if you are concerned about your evidence so far, you're best to spend more time with him and gather more evidence before you start.

There are lots of things you can do to boost evidence also, such as adding him as a beneficiary to your super and other financial related institutions if they allow it.

I really don't want to put you off, but many people on this forum with african partners have had their partner visa's refused and waited upwards of 12/18 months to hear so. It might help you understand how DIAC treats these sorts of applications by going back through to forum and seeing some other experiences. Below are some examples and you can also use the search function to search for african partners or rejected visa's.

http://www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/16939-applications-involving-african-partners-those-lodged-africa.html

http://www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/19253-fiancee-ghana-what-my-options.html

http://www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/19321-visa-refused-5.html#post87344

I'm sure you'll get plenty more advice also on this thread, you're not alone in this situation on this forum.
 
#7 · (Edited)
Hmm yeah look I guess we were kind of expecting that! But thanks so much about putting him in my super, I honestly never would have thought of that!! :)
We haven't yet submitted it and after going through this forum, we are going to consult with an immigration lawyer prior to submission :)
Nikita
Yes - I agree with the advice given by other posters....

You do need to spend more time together....and establish more records of your relationship.

Also - I think you may find the financial obligations of sponsorship difficult....you must prove that you can support him for at least two years in Australia without him working at all....

Make sure you have a full, complete and correct application before you submit....no room for error.
Remember - you have to prove everything in the application beyond reasonable doubt - the case officer only has that information to make a decision so make it easy for them...

Good luck.
 
#10 ·
Talk to DIAC. This has been the policy for a while now. Sponsors don't have to be employed at the time of application. They just have to detail for DIAC how they will support their partner. My fiance did provide tax assessments and pay records since he's employed, so it's definitely good to provide those things if you have them. Just saying all hope is not lost for someone who isn't in that situation.
 
#13 ·
I apologise to the OP for redirecting the thread.

When I was sponsoring my wife and children it was a requirement from the local Embassy to show sufficient funds to support them for 2 years in Australia.
It was not assumed that the applicant (my wife) would work to cover these costs.

This was required even though she was working sub-contract for an Australian mining company in Africa with a written contract.

Cambodia is a high risk country so perhaps the requirement is different..?

I do suspect that failing to prove adequate financial support is a reason for rejection for many applications.

There is wording somewhere in the application about "potential to become a burden to the government" (or words to that effect) before the 2 year waiting period.....

Hence the previous post about sufficient funding.
 
#12 ·
If I were you, in terms of spending time together - is there a country where you can both live for a year or longer? Visa-wise? Where you can build up a joint life on paper as well? In the case of African partners I would say the more the better - you get one shot, so you fight to make sure you've gathered everything you can before you use that shot!
 
#14 ·
I understand that used to be a requirement, robboat, but it no longer is. They have to have plans to support themselves, or a statutory declaration from family to say they're willing to financially support the couple until they get on their feet. That's it. This is a change that happened in the last year or so.
 
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