LukeGw8921 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Hey all, my question if anybody can help is how can I work in Aus on what would be a tourist visa whilst il apply for a partnership visa? As I understand it I would go on a tourist visa and then apply for the visa. my partner (Aussie) myself British are moving to Aus in Dec/Jan and will be getting married in October so planning to obtain a partner visa. But Ofc you cannot work on a tourist visa. And I may have a potential job lined up for Dec/Jan when we arrive. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Is there a reason why you can't apply for a partner visa now, and get it before you travel, so you won't have to worry about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonagh migrations Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 5 minutes ago, LukeGw8921 said: how can I work in Aus on what would be a tourist visa whilst il apply for a partnership visa? You can't. Depending on your age, circumstances and other factors you might qualify for a visa with work rights but you cannot work on a Tourist visa. Have a chat with one of teh Registered Migration Agents who post on here to see what your (lawful) options might be, is my advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeGw8921 Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Because we are going in a few months, and the process could potentially take much longer but then again it take a couple of months. Just don’t want to take the risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 8 hours ago, LukeGw8921 said: Because we are going in a few months, and the process could potentially take much longer but then again it take a couple of months. Just don’t want to take the risk Pity you didn't apply back in February. There may be a way around it, I suggest booking a consult with Andrew (above) as it's not the kind of thing agents will discuss for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 10 hours ago, LukeGw8921 said: Because we are going in a few months, and the process could potentially take much longer but then again it take a couple of months. Just don’t want to take the risk How old are you - would you be able to travel on a WHV as then you could work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeGw8921 Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 23 hours ago, Marisawright said: Is there a reason why you can't apply for a partner visa now, and get it before you travel, so you won't have to worry about it? I believe the visa you can apply for is either on shore or off shore. If I apply offshore I wouldn’t be able to work until I get the temporary subclass 309 visa. Also the process takes longer than applying onshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeGw8921 Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 10 hours ago, Nemesis said: How old are you - would you be able to travel on a WHV as then you could work? 35 will be 36 in Feb. Not thought about the WHV route. Il take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, LukeGw8921 said: Also the process takes longer than applying onshore. Actually, unless things have changed a lot, it used to be much faster applying from London than applying onshore. Last year, London applications were only taking 3 months. During Covid, they processed the onshore applicants faster because people were stranded. That's all over now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgspeak3 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I’ve seen a lot of 309/100 visas granted recently which were lodged beginning of 2024, we lodged on the 10th of May and received our RFI last week so just waiting on medical. I would say if you’ve a straight forward case lodge 309/100 offshore and go from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.