Aust. Prospective Marriage Visa?

[Miss Swan]

Hi folks, my boyfriend (Aussie citizen who lives in Brisbane) is hoping that I can go over and be with him, while I'm sieving through my options to see how I can do that. I came across this Subclass visa called the Prospective Marriage Visa that seems suitable in my case. (I also saw a De-Facto visa but I'm not lesbian *lol*)

Wondering if anyone is familiar with this Visa? The eligibility criteria stated is very subjective, as it's not as simple as providing educational certs or papers. My boyfriend and I both love each other very much. I can't apply for a Spouse Visa since we're not financially ready to get married.

[sundaymorningstaple]

(I also saw a De-Facto visa but I'm not lesbian *lol*)

Do you have any idea what you are saying? Do you have any idea what de facto means?

[Matney]

Obviously not!!

[jpatokal]

You're asking about an Australian visa, but this is a Singapore forum. Odds are you'll have better luck on a Oz forum -- I'd suggest one, but I don't know of any.

[markhed]

Excellent, I needed a good laugh

[Miss Swan]

(I also saw a De-Facto visa but I'm not lesbian *lol*)

Do you have any idea what you are saying? Do you have any idea what de facto means?

Look up the Australian visa website. There're some sub-classes which state that partners have to be of the same sex

[CAT777]

(I also saw a De-Facto visa but I'm not lesbian *lol*)

Do you have any idea what you are saying? Do you have any idea what de facto means?

Look up the Australian visa website. There're some sub-classes which state that partners have to be of the same sex

Miss Swan,

De Facto Partners are those who are living together without being legally or officially married.

[familyof5]

hi, dont know that much about it, but i believe there is a time frame in which you have to get married. i dont know why, but i'm thinking 9 months....? maybe i read it somewhere.

a british friend of mine (male) was granted an Australian visa/residency on a defacto status. his girlfriend was a NZ citizen, but since NZ citizens can move freely between NZ and Oz it was the same as if she was Australian.

They had to prove a relationship over a number of years (bording passes from holidays abroad, joint bank accounts, utility bills in joint names etc to prove they were living together)

i'd give the australian embassy a call.

[Plavt]

You're asking about an Australian visa, but this is a Singapore forum. Odds are you'll have better luck on a Oz forum -- I'd suggest one, but I don't know of any.

http://www.expatforum.com/expats/austra ... australia/

[mystiquempress]

Hi folks, my boyfriend (Aussie citizen who lives in Brisbane) is hoping that I can go over and be with him, while I'm sieving through my options to see how I can do that. I came across this Subclass visa called the Prospective Marriage Visa that seems suitable in my case. (I also saw a De-Facto visa but I'm not lesbian *lol*)

Wondering if anyone is familiar with this Visa? The eligibility criteria stated is very subjective, as it's not as simple as providing educational certs or papers. My boyfriend and I both love each other very much. I can't apply for a Spouse Visa since we're not financially ready to get married.

you can post your concern to this website: www.britishexpats.com ; otherwise, you can also check the info to www.immi.gov.au ; and if you want a more detailed discussion on your chances check out with australian immigration agencies here in singapore.. (FYI: i'm applying for OZ migration, not sure if I can post the contact details of what I'm using now, moderators? ) they will surely enlighten & give you clearer understanding (esp. on what de-facto visa is) on what type of visa is right for you.