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What would be the options if I would get marry before the grant of my 300 pmv. Can I convert it into 309 offshore as marriage would be held outside australia and do I have to pay another 8k ?

Hi Admin have applied for a 300 visa , lodge on the 18th of December 2020. Went to meet my girlfriend on the 13th of December 2020 and got married on the 13th of January 2023 and was able to get her a tourist visa for 3 months so she was able to come with me to Australia. After we...

Hi, I applied for 309 visa though the agent in june 2022.We are still waiting.After that they sent section 56 letter.We submitted it Now its 4 weeks gone. Is this good sign after section 56they asked ? And how much time they will take to grant . Please give me the information. Thanks

I applied for an 820/801 visa in March 2020. I received an S56 request for the current AFP ( Australian Federal Police Certificate) at the end of March 2023. Please let me know how long it took to be granted a visa after submitting the police certificate. I assumed that this meant I was close to reaching a decision. Does...

Hi, I applied for my husband 309 visa through the agent in sept 2017 . We are still waiting. He has been in Australia since 2019 to till now. We did couple of times medical and Pcc .After that they sent section 57 letter to comment on it . We did submission. Then after 8 months they asked more like...

Good day, It has been eight months since I became eligible to apply for the 801 visa (which I submitted three months after the eligibility date). However, the application status has remained as "received". I have attached all of the required documents, including current police checks from all countries that my partner and I have visited in the past 10...

applied 309 in Feb 2022 & haven't received any update since then. All docs, Biometrics & health exam were uploaded in March 2022. No RFI recieved

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My Wife an Australian Citizen so ,been married for 1 year 4 months . Applied for (visa 309) December 20 2021 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Australia . Any idea about papers processed in Australia.

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My husband an Australian PR so ,been married for 8 months . Applied for (visa 309) June 15 2022 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Bangladesh . Any idea about papers processed in Bangladesh?

After 8 months I finally hear from the embassy asking for a letter how me and my husband live together and recent chats between me and him. Is that a good or bad sign?

What would be the options if I would get marry before the grant of my 300 pmv. Can I convert it into 309 offshore as marriage would be held outside australia and do I have to pay another 8k ?

Hi Admin have applied for a 300 visa , lodge on the 18th of December 2020. Went to meet my girlfriend on the 13th of December 2020 and got married on the 13th of January 2023 and was able to get her a tourist visa for 3 months so she was able to come with me to Australia. After we...

Hi, I applied for 309 visa though the agent in june 2022.We are still waiting.After that they sent section 56 letter.We submitted it Now its 4 weeks gone. Is this good sign after section 56they asked ? And how much time they will take to grant . Please give me the information. Thanks

I applied for an 820/801 visa in March 2020. I received an S56 request for the current AFP ( Australian Federal Police Certificate) at the end of March 2023. Please let me know how long it took to be granted a visa after submitting the police certificate. I assumed that this meant I was close to reaching a decision. Does...

Hi, I applied for my husband 309 visa through the agent in sept 2017 . We are still waiting. He has been in Australia since 2019 to till now. We did couple of times medical and Pcc .After that they sent section 57 letter to comment on it . We did submission. Then after 8 months they asked more like...

Good day, It has been eight months since I became eligible to apply for the 801 visa (which I submitted three months after the eligibility date). However, the application status has remained as "received". I have attached all of the required documents, including current police checks from all countries that my partner and I have visited in the past 10...

applied 309 in Feb 2022 & haven't received any update since then. All docs, Biometrics & health exam were uploaded in March 2022. No RFI recieved

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My Wife an Australian Citizen so ,been married for 1 year 4 months . Applied for (visa 309) December 20 2021 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Australia . Any idea about papers processed in Australia.

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My husband an Australian PR so ,been married for 8 months . Applied for (visa 309) June 15 2022 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Bangladesh . Any idea about papers processed in Bangladesh?

After 8 months I finally hear from the embassy asking for a letter how me and my husband live together and recent chats between me and him. Is that a good or bad sign?

What would be the options if I would get marry before the grant of my 300 pmv. Can I convert it into 309 offshore as marriage would be held outside australia and do I have to pay another 8k ?

Hi Admin have applied for a 300 visa , lodge on the 18th of December 2020. Went to meet my girlfriend on the 13th of December 2020 and got married on the 13th of January 2023 and was able to get her a tourist visa for 3 months so she was able to come with me to Australia. After we...

Hi, I applied for 309 visa though the agent in june 2022.We are still waiting.After that they sent section 56 letter.We submitted it Now its 4 weeks gone. Is this good sign after section 56they asked ? And how much time they will take to grant . Please give me the information. Thanks

I applied for an 820/801 visa in March 2020. I received an S56 request for the current AFP ( Australian Federal Police Certificate) at the end of March 2023. Please let me know how long it took to be granted a visa after submitting the police certificate. I assumed that this meant I was close to reaching a decision. Does...

Hi, I applied for my husband 309 visa through the agent in sept 2017 . We are still waiting. He has been in Australia since 2019 to till now. We did couple of times medical and Pcc .After that they sent section 57 letter to comment on it . We did submission. Then after 8 months they asked more like...

Good day, It has been eight months since I became eligible to apply for the 801 visa (which I submitted three months after the eligibility date). However, the application status has remained as "received". I have attached all of the required documents, including current police checks from all countries that my partner and I have visited in the past 10...

applied 309 in Feb 2022 & haven't received any update since then. All docs, Biometrics & health exam were uploaded in March 2022. No RFI recieved

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My Wife an Australian Citizen so ,been married for 1 year 4 months . Applied for (visa 309) December 20 2021 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Australia . Any idea about papers processed in Australia.

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My husband an Australian PR so ,been married for 8 months . Applied for (visa 309) June 15 2022 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Bangladesh . Any idea about papers processed in Bangladesh?

After 8 months I finally hear from the embassy asking for a letter how me and my husband live together and recent chats between me and him. Is that a good or bad sign?

Hi Everyone, I need some guidance on the residence calculator. I first arrived in Australia in March 2018 on a Business visa (subclass 600) and made around 4 short business trips (about 1 month each) until 2019. In May 2023, I started living in Australia on a 482 visa. I recently received my PR in August 2025. My question is:...

My Indian application has status clear and ready for issuance from more than 1 week. How much more time it will take to get the PCC certificate

Dear All, Could you please kindly advise: For reference, below is a summary of my enquiry:   Permanent Residency (PR) grant: May 2018 First arrival in Australia: June 2018 Departure from Australia: September 2019 Return to Australia: July 2022 to present Concerns:   Lawful Residence Date: Could you please confirm whether my lawful residence date is considered as June 2018...

hi! i've seen some good questions and responses. i plan to call immigration first thing in the morning but thought i'd ask here first. Apologies if it's lengthy. currently on a student visa that's expiring in March 2025, supposedly to finish a bachelor's. HOWEVER, due to extenuating circumstances, I decided to graduate early with a diploma and will have a...

Hello, just wanna ask this question, I'm on student visa and I just had my defer from school coz I'm pregnant, can I already apply partner visa while I deferred from school?

i am in earch of work in australia

Hi, i am currently student visa and expires on December 2024 i applied for partner visa. but i had baby and married to aussie. i am full time mum as of now that i am the only one to take care of my baby because my husband works full time and can’t go to school. do i need to wait...

im on a student visa that will expire sept.2024, and im currently pregnant,due on april 2024, my partner is an aussie and we're getting married this coming Dec. , im planning to apply partner visa on january, is that possible? or do i need to wait before visa expire to apply?

Hi! Thank you for sharing all this useful information. As a person who was on a student 500 visa and who has just received a temporary partner 820 visa, I might have two important things that are worth considering if you plan to switch from a student visa to a partner visa: 1) The moment you are granted with 820...

Thank you, how do I know if any visa he gets has a “no further stay” condition on it?

Hello, I’m an Australian citizen and my bf wants to come live in Australia from his country in Cyprus but we haven’t ever lived together. How do we apply for the partner visa if we haven’t lived together and does he have to come over on a visitor visa then apply?

Thank you so much for answering. Much appreciated

Hi Jessica, may I know how long have you been together before applying the partner visa?

If you are already married, do you still need to wait for that 12 months before you apply for partner visa?

Hi I am holding a student visa until December 2024 but I am graduated already 2 months. Now I have applied for partner visa. Question is what should I do? I don’t want to study anymore. What should I do in this situation? Please I need some advice. Thanks 🙏

Hi! When applying for visa 820/801 whilst on a student visa, intending to withdraw from university, do I have to lodge first or can i withdraw first? I am very mindful about census dates.

How long would you able to stay under BVA for partner visa?

Hi im on a student visa my visa is expering december 2023. i have a girlfriend she was also on a student visa i want to apply defacto visa on her and i have all evidence that we are in relation from past 12 month can i eligible for that…?

Hi my student visa 500 is active till May 2024 and I have married to Australian, applied for partner visa 820/801 where in my bridging is inactive due student visa is still in effect , my question if I travel next month for 15days to India , and mean while if incase 820 grant. Will I get stuck since I...

Hi Jessica, congrats on your partner visa grant. Could I ask you what was your student visa duration? (Start and end dates) Also, how long did it take you, from the lodgement, to get the partner visa granted? Please reply if you have time. Thank you(:

Thank you

Firstly,I must say that this blog is super helpful and so is the comment thread. Here is my situation: I am on a student visa till Nov 2024 completing a PhD. My partner and I have been living together for just under a year and intend to apply for a partner visa. I have two questions: Is there any additional...

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Thanks for that. Final question. Can she travel outside of Australia while waiting for the 820? The 820 was lodged June 2023 and the student visa 500 runs through till Sept 2024 which has travel rights.

Hi, I held a student visa when I lodged my partner visa. The student visa expired on April 2024. My partner visa is just granted. I would like know what happen to my student visa. Do I need to cancel my student visa or my partner visa replaces my study visa? Thanks.

Hi Admin, thank you for this very useful information. I read on this forum an agent posted the following:  "Where a person was outside Australia on the day 4 years immediately before applying, but had previously been in Australia, they may still use the day 4-years immediately before applying as a start date (for the purposes of being eligible to satisfy...

What would be the options if I would get marry before the grant of my 300 pmv. Can I convert it into 309 offshore as marriage would be held outside australia and do I have to pay another 8k ?

Hi, I applied for 309 visa though the agent in june 2022.We are still waiting.After that they sent section 56 letter.We submitted it Now its 4 weeks gone. Is this good sign after section 56they asked ? And how much time they will take to grant . Please give me the information. Thanks

I applied for an 820/801 visa in March 2020. I received an S56 request for the current AFP ( Australian Federal Police Certificate) at the end of March 2023. Please let me know how long it took to be granted a visa after submitting the police certificate. I assumed that this meant I was close to reaching a decision. Does...

Hi, I applied for my husband 309 visa through the agent in sept 2017 . We are still waiting. He has been in Australia since 2019 to till now. We did couple of times medical and Pcc .After that they sent section 57 letter to comment on it . We did submission. Then after 8 months they asked more like...

Good day, It has been eight months since I became eligible to apply for the 801 visa (which I submitted three months after the eligibility date). However, the application status has remained as "received". I have attached all of the required documents, including current police checks from all countries that my partner and I have visited in the past 10...

Hi Cathrine, I am in similar situation as you. Were you able to apply for the citizenship ?

Thanks for the reply! My first visitor visa expired on 29th August 2020 but I had applied for a second visitor visa which ran from the 11th November until my 482 was granted (I began the process of applying for the 482 in March 2021). So visas since I arrived in Australia: 600 - Valid from Aug 29th 2019-Aug 29th...

I would love some advice - similar to some of the previous posts but different enough that I'm not 100% sure! I arrived on the 29th of August 2019 on a visitor visa. Between 29th August 2020 and 11th November 2020 I was on a bridging visa A while they processed my visa extension. Then I had my 482 visa...

applied 309 in Feb 2022 & haven't received any update since then. All docs, Biometrics & health exam were uploaded in March 2022. No RFI recieved

My student visa 500 ceased in Feb 2023, I applied for extention of student visa, but I am still in BVA. Can I apply for partner visa while I am waiting for extention of student visa and in BVA?

Hi. My partner is currently on a Student Visa, expiring June 2024. We're ready to lodge the partner visa now and we want her to shift to full working rights asap. Is the process to cancel the student visa 1st, leave the country, then re-enter on a tourist visa and lodge the partner visa?

Hi, I absolutely am facing the same issue and so is my friend. I downloaded form 80 from here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf  Then opened it on Preview (MacBook) and added some info and simply did CTRL S (Save) and closed the file. When I went to open it back up.... I am getting password protected and asking for a password!!! WHY is...

My visa details : PR - Jan'13 to Jan'18 (I was in India when it's granted) RRV1 visa date - Dec'17 to Dec'18 (was in India when it was granted, stayed in Australia from sep'17 to Mar'18) RRV2 visa date- Aug'18 to Aug'19 ( I was in India when it's granted, I traveled on this visa to Australia in Aug'19,...

RRV was granted when I was in India In 2018 and I returned in Aug 2019 to australia on valid RRV I stayed outside australia for 10.5 months during last 4 years (including 4 months before my Aug’19 travel to australia and 0 days traveled outside in last year . whats my lawful residence date - can I put it...

Hi @Admin As per residence calculator it shows that my residence requirements is met but application is not proceeding “as not long enough in Australia”. Please advice as these are my dates: 2013 – PR received 2013 – first entry to australia on PR Sep 2017 – Mar 2018 – worked in australia on PR March 2018 – Aug 2019...

Hi @Admin As per residence calculator it shows that my residence requirements is met but application is not proceeding “as not long enough in Australia”. Please advice as these are my dates: 2013 - PR received 2013 - first entry to australia on PR Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 - worked in australia on PR March 2018 - Aug 2019...

Hi, I'm an Australian citizen, my girlfriend is an American citizen who will be completing a Bachelor in December in the US and was looking to move to Australia to complete her masters, get a job and permanently live here. We have heard of people having issues with getting student visas if you declare a relationship to an Australian citizen,...

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My Wife an Australian Citizen so ,been married for 1 year 4 months . Applied for (visa 309) December 20 2021 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Australia . Any idea about papers processed in Australia.

Hi, I have a slightly unique situation. I am an American citizen, and I am a PhD candidate at UQ. My student visa went into effect on 5 Dec. 2022 and I officially was enrolled and started my PhD on 3 Jan 2023. I am in the country on a student visa and enrolled as an international student. I receive...

Thanks for this informative page. My son is on a student visa 500 in Australia and the visa only expires in 4 years.He wants to apply for a partner visa as his girlfriend has citizenship and they are eligible to apply. Can he stop studying after he lodged his partner visa or do you recommend him studying another year and...

Happy for all people that got their visa early! My husband an Australian PR so ,been married for 8 months . Applied for (visa 309) June 15 2022 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Bangladesh . Any idea about papers processed in Bangladesh?

Thanks that's very helpful. And what's the implications for the student visa? Does it mean need to keep studying?

Hi My partner has lived with me since August 2022 (but did not update her address with rms until January this year) because she was still paying rent at her share house but stayed with me full time since august (we have proof of shared bills etc since that time). She is currently on student visa until July 2024 but...

Thank you so much been really confused. In my case the eligible date to apply for citizenship is 21/04/2023 hence looking at the 4 years from 21/04/2019 I have a total of 9 months outside of Australia. I would still be eligible to apply 21/04/23 right?

Hallo, I was granted PR on the 14/02/2019, I first entered Australia on PR on the 21/04/2019. Then left 06/05/2019 and returned 06/01/2020. I also went overseas 15/12/22 and returned 26/01/23. What is my lawful date of residence. It's been so confusing for me.

Its not letting me go forward after step 5. It says residence requirements not met etc.

Hi Admin, I got PR while I was overseas on 27th Feb 2018. I traveled to Australia on 31/03/2018 and went back to overseas on 07/04/2018. Traveled Australia again on 26/08/2018 and went back to overseas on 21/09/2018. Then traveled to Australia on 02/01/2020 and went overseas 27/07/2022 - 07/09/2022 only. Residence calculator says I am eligible to apply but...

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Yes there is. MUST NOT ARRIVE AFTER MARCH 15, 2023. Length of stay : 3 months from the date of arrival I will arrive on March 3, 2023 and plan to leave on April 3, 2023. Is that okay?

Hi. My tourist visa subclass 600 will expire on march 15, 2023. I will go to Australia on March 3 - April 3, 2023. Is that okay? Or I will just stay up to March 15, 2023 only?

Hi, cab you reply to Rfi request by email? Meaning to the same email address that it was sent from? There is an email address and there is no “Do not reply to this email” note. Thanks

After 8 months I finally hear from the embassy asking for a letter how me and my husband live together and recent chats between me and him. Is that a good or bad sign?

Just a quick update about my case. I've called the DOHA today. They checked my personal data and confirmed that I'm eligible to apply now. They said I could do it in paper or with the immigration agent. Also, they recommended submitting the online enquiry to the tech support about the error with my application

Thank you very much for your help! Unfortunately, they don't explain that on the site, and it made me confused.

Hello Admin. Could you please help me to understand my case? I got the PR visa on 5/03/2013, entered Australia for the first time on 31/03/2013 and lived in Australia until 2016, travelling from time to time back to my country of origin (not for long). In Jan 2016, I left Australia to do my PhD in the UK on...

Hi admin, Is there any new processing times for amman, jordan? Its been a year since i lodged my documents and its decision ready We didn't hear anything from the department yet.

What type of evidence should be provided? Thank you so much in advance

Hi Admin, I would like to add my 12yr old son on my Australian Citizenship application. He is my son from my ex boyfriend and is carrying his fathers last name. Do I need to get a consent/authorisation letter from him to be attached or are there any other forms that I he needs to fill out? Thank you

hi Admin, Hi, Arrival: Visitor Visa: 30/12/2018 457: Approved 11/2/2019 Overseas travel: 18/12/2019-18/01/2020 PR approved 11/12/2020 Am I a lawful resident since 30/12/2018? can I apply for Citizenship by conferral by January 2023? or do I have to add another month and apply by Feb 2023 as I was away for 1 month (overseas)?

Happy for all people that got their visa early! I am an Australian citizen so are my 2 boys, been married for 6 years. Applied for husbands papers (visa 309) May 10 2022 & still waiting. Applied in Lebanon, Lodged in Jordan. Any idea about papers processed in Jordan?

My wife’s 309 Partner visa was just granted last week and we are still pinching ourselves. It took 7 months to process, she was requested to get a police clearance and about 1 week or so later after attaching the document to the Immi account - it was finalised 🥳! Over the moon. We submitted the visa in Mexico and...

Hi , The visa officer didn’t give any response. It is nearly six months now after the section 57 submission. Delay is a good sign for this section 57 reply. We are so stressed. How long our case go more . It has already 63 months (309 visa). You reply would be helpful for us. Thanks

Thank you Admin, how kind of proof should we do for every month? Some says that if there is processing application there will be notification or something?

Thank you for your reply. I had been you have been inside Australia for 36 months in total between 21 Nov 2018 and 21 Nov 2022. I agree with your comments. I shall be about to apply now, but I still can not process my application via Immigarion acccount online. That's why I come to ask you advise. Thank you...

Hi Admin, could you please look at my record and I hope I can know when i can apply for citizenship. First part student visa and working visaMultiple entry Visa Valid from 10 Oct 2007 – 21May 2012study and worked in Australia.Second part permanent visaMultiple entry Visa Valid from 21May 2012 – 21 May2017leaved Australia 13 May 2013entered Australia twice...

Our partner visa subclass 309+100 had been submitted 5 months ago, but there is no news at all, how can we trade to it? Health checkup also already done? When will it expired ? How can we make faster processing?

I am currently on BVA awaiting my Student Visa 500 (16 months have passed and no response)I have married during this time and was hoping to apply for spouse visa 820. What is the process involved in this? Am I able to put a new application in and cancel the pending one after I have applied for spouse visa? I...

Subclass 820 granted after 7 months. July 2020 De Facto Relationship started. March 2022 subclass 820 lodged. October 2022 subclass 820 Granted.

Subclass 309 granted in just under 3 months. 309 applied on 25 July 2022 309 granted 14 Oct 2022. Indian citizen. Lodged in France.

As she is on student visa in USA, I thought visa officer would think that if she moves to Australia on tourist visa the chances of going back are less and she is more likely to stay back on that basis the visa might get rejected that’s what I’ve been told. Anyway offshore partner visa but the think is she...

Hi ,I live in Melbourne hold citizenship, my girlfriend lives in America pursuing Masters , she wants to move to Australia, I thought of applying for tourist visa for her and eventually get married and apply for partner visa but I got to know the chances of getting approval for tourist visa are very slim, I am unsure what to...

Hi, this is very helpful. I have just applied for subclass 100 and was wondering if I need a bridging visa until the 100 visa is granted? Or 309 is enough? Looking forward to your revert.

Do you have any data on current processing times for 485SE visas? There is literally nothing to be found on the ever-helpful Immigration website

Any updates about visa 476 ?

Thank you for sharing... that sounds quite perfect, actually. I can imagine it was a very precious moment. ❤ I truly appreciate the insight!

I work overseas, and my fiance studies in another country. If we file a PMV (fiance visa) offshore as required and attempted to rendezvous in AUS to start a fresh life - after 15 to 24 months - would that be feasible? I am the citizen. But I would not be present in AUS during the process... would there be...

Hi Admin, thank you for the information and diligence. You are the best. I don't know how long you will track this thread and provide some tips, but I will ask my question anyway. My partner will enter on a Student visa and we will work to apply for the Partner Visa, however, we are not confident we will be...

Is there updated times for subclass 300 in amman jordan? And what proofs can trigger an earlier grant?

Hello, i lodged my subclass 300 visa in the middle of FEB, this is the 7th month for the visa. Is there any way i can know when the visa will be granted, or if its close or anything? The immi account said they opened the docs in june

I applied partner visa on 30/6/2022 and my student visa expired 30/8/2022. At the moment I’m on Bridging Visa A, and I choose to stop studying. Does it has any effects on partner visa while I’m waiting for the partner visa to be granted? Thank you!

Hi any latest updates?

Thanks for reply Sir

Hi, I got section 57 letter from the visa officer. We applied through a migration agent more than 2 months ago. But we didn't get any response. Why they taking so much time. This is for our offshore partner visa. My husband still in Australia on bridging visa c. When we got that letter we were worried so, we applied...

Thanks for your reply. In my case what do you reckon how much time it takes to process my application?

I’m planning to apply for partner visa and currently on 408 covid. My 408 will expire on 14/9. Also, I have just moved in living with my partner this July but we’ve been dating and in a relationship for a year or more. My partner has sponsored 1 person before but ended. However, my partner only applied for an ending...

Hi thanks so much for your prompt response! We been together for 6 yrs but not living together. Also, can I still work if my partner/pr visa is being processing? Thanks !

Hi I’m on a student visa 500, Me and my bf been together for 6 yrs, my student visa will be expires in may 2023. Should I apply partner visa now or wait till my visa ends ? Also could u pls advise what documents should I get ready before I apply? Really appreciated your response.

Hi I’m on a student visa 500, Me and my bf been together for 6 yrs, my student visa will be expires in may 2023. Should I apply partner visa now or wait till my visa ends ? Also could u pls advise what documents should I get ready before I apply? Really appreciated your response.

Submit our application on the 2nd March 2020 (30 months so far). Nationality: Pakistani. Have been married for almost 31 Months now. Immigration asked for the schedule 3 criteria in November 2021 after 20 months. I emailed back to them with compelling reasons and evidence in December 2021. unfortunately, I haven't heard anything yet since our response on December 2021,...

309 and 100 granted at same time 100 PR granted 9 August 2022 309 application 24 June 2021 Nationality: Hong Kong

Hi, a lot of the questions and answers here i relate to and very helpful, just have a hew questions anyway. My australian partner and i have been living together for more than a year, i am on student visa 500 expiring March 2024, and i plan to finish UNI and pursue a career here after UNI. Should we register...

I am looking at your Washington Office stats and only 10% takes over 7 months. In my case I got a RFI on month 4 and now it's 12 months after application and no news. So I am in the 10% left. On RFI there's a first name of the officer. Question for you, do you think I should contact...

Visa Stream: Tourist Date of Grant: 26 Jul 2022, after 29 days. Date of Application: 27 June 2022 Location of Applicant: Argentina. Validity: 6 month stays - multiple entries. Status was ‘received’ until date of grant.

Hello, I'm currently on a student visa 500. It ends in October 2022. Can i apply for my w now or have to wait until just before my 500 visa expires? Also what happens if I don't pass my student visa will I still be able to go onto the partner visa?