NatD2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Seeking some general advice. I came to Aus as a secondary applicant on a 189 skilled independent visa. My ex husband and I have since separated and divorced (in Aus). I would like to change my name back to my maiden name but am unsure if this would impact my visa. I know have the visa in my own right but as a secondary applicant was not sure if changing my name on my visa would change things? Has anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I didn't bother changing my name but I wish I had, as it was a lot harder to do it later! No, it won't impact your visa at all. Your first step should be to apply for a new passport (if you do it within the first year, it's free). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatD2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks, thats good to know. Its coming up to a year divorced so probably missed the boat on the passport. Got 2 years left on my british passport so was unsure whether to wait it out but might get the ball rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, NatD2019 said: Thanks, thats good to know. Its coming up to a year divorced so probably missed the boat on the passport. Got 2 years left on my british passport so was unsure whether to wait it out but might get the ball rolling. If it's not quite a year, it would be worth trying to get it done. Check the date on your decree nisi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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