stellaleonidas Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi team, so firstly I'd like to share that I had a three year re-entry ban when I was found to be working on a tourist visa. This ban commenced in October 2013 and ended October 2016. Since then I have not applied for another visa for Australia. Now I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 18 months, we are both UK Citizens. Although I'm just a Personal Trainer without any trade or Degree my girlfriend is a doctor and looking to apply for positions anywhere in Australia, on the basis that we can both go together to start a new life. I see that partner visas tend to be for when someone is already living and working in Australia and the partner is applying from outside of Australia. are there options for her to apply for a work visa whilst adding me onto it or adding a partner/spouse visa to the same application?. We would prefer not to spend months apart. Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A partner can be added to a skilled visa application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 You are confusing two different visas. A partner visa generally refers to a visa for someone who is the partner of a person already an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Instead, your partner will be applying for a skilled visa and can include a partner on her application. There is no need for you to hold any skills for this. However, you would need to show that the relationship is one of de facto. Basically, that you have been living together for at least a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaleonidas Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Wow, they were swift replies, thank you both very much. So the skilled Visa is what my partner should apply for? Ive been informed that she can also apply for a self sponsorship PR visa? is this an actual visa or is it the same thing as skilled visa? Regarding living together: So we currently have separate rental apartments although we are moving in with each other in three weeks as I've already handed my four notice of moving out. We have been together for 18 months, we've been on one big holiday to a luxury destination for two weeks which can be backed up and have been on my day trips which can be backed up with photos and park entrance tickets etc. We have professionals from doctors to Police officers that will vouch for the validity of our relationship. We are worried that with my re entry ban that lasted from Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 will be the reason I am refused on her visa. What is the common theme for this situation please? Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I would suggest that you sit down with a registered migration agent to work through the options ... you are not being particularly well “informed” based on what you have so far posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaleonidas Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hi paulhand, thank you for your advice, we shall contact registered migration agent very soon. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 6 hours ago, stellaleonidas said: Hi paulhand, thank you for your advice, we shall contact registered migration agent very soon. All the best. Paul, who has replied to you above, is one of the best agents in the business and his contact details are at the bottom of his posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I agree that a consultation with a migration agent would be well worth it. A de facto relationship would require you to prove you have entangled your finances, your social lives, your households, etc. for the past 12 months prior to the application. While going on holiday together is a good start, you may have to consider whether your relationship is already progressed long enough to be considered de facto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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