nollie Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Morning all. Just read a post on PIO about YOU MUST USE AGENT FOR VISA... any other partner visa applicants out there??? did you use an agent or go it alone. We have been married 3 years and together for 6 and also have a 3 year old daughter together. We thought we would do it alone, but a little worried about that now:eek: I am an aussie so the visa is for hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I applied for a visa without an agent so it's certainly possible. I would say it's down to you and how comfortable you are with the visa process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Was that post written by an agent, by any chance? My friend is in the same boat as you and applying for her husband's visa soon. They're heading back to Melbourne next year. She's been checking it out recently and hasn't mentioned needing an agent. I agree with Lou, if you feel comfortable with the process then that's what counts. There's always lots people with advice and support on here if you need it. Deb x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollie Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks guys, we were really happy to go it alone, and yes maybe it was written by an Agent. Back to the planning then.... passport application next week for me yayyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Successful partner visa applicant here, for my husband, with no problems and no need for an agent, so I'd ignore that thread if I was you . It took us 8 months (and 1 day) to get the grant. Your case sounds pretty straight forward and your husband should get the permanent residency straight away because of your time together and your daughter. When we applied it had to be on paper but now I think it has to be on-line, I don't see that making any difference to the process though. We had no contact with the CO apart from an initial email from them letting us know they were our CO, then right at the end when I got impatient and emailed them to find out how it was going, and they replied with the visa grant! Good luck with it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Normally partner visas are pretty straight forward. I am a big believer in using agents, but not usually for partner visas unless there is some complicating factor such as a child from a previous relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollie Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Normally partner visas are pretty straight forward. I am a big believer in using agents, but not usually for partner visas unless there is some complicating factor such as a child from a previous relationship. Thanks, I do have four children 3 by my ex who they never see and have not done for 9 years (his choice), however he has given permission for them to obtain Australian passports and reside in Australia on a permanent basis. My husband and I have a daughter together. He does have two non resident children also (both older) and hoping we go so they can come on holidays. do you think this would class us as complicated???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 No, its normally only issues if the father has not given permission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks, I do have four children 3 by my ex who they never see and have not done for 9 years (his choice), however he has given permission for them to obtain Australian passports and reside in Australia on a permanent basis. My husband and I have a daughter together. He does have two non resident children also (both older) and hoping we go so they can come on holidays. do you think this would class us as complicated???? Depending how old his children are - they may also require Medicals as non-migrating dependants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollie Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Depending how old his children are - they may also require Medicals as non-migrating dependants. Your right, wow did not expect that, but after reading all the rules I can now see the logic. ooooooo cant wait to get that one passed the kids mum, should be fun Edited March 30, 2014 by nollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollie Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Successful partner visa applicant here, for my husband, with no problems and no need for an agent, so I'd ignore that thread if I was you . It took us 8 months (and 1 day) to get the grant. Your case sounds pretty straight forward and your husband should get the permanent residency straight away because of your time together and your daughter. When we applied it had to be on paper but now I think it has to be on-line, I don't see that making any difference to the process though. We had no contact with the CO apart from an initial email from them letting us know they were our CO, then right at the end when I got impatient and emailed them to find out how it was going, and they replied with the visa grant! Good luck with it all! I love your name ... makes me chuckle every time I see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hi, what happens if you cannot get the medical for the non migrating child? I am the sponsor and we sent off for my partners visa 820 yesterday, we are in already in Australia and he is on WHV at the moment. He has a 4 year old child from a previous relationship. I have just came across this post saying that the non migrating child needs a medical too. This would be virtually impossible as he does not speak to the mother of his child and does not have contact with her, and even if he did the answer would likely be no if we asked her to take the child for medicals Any help or advice would be appreciated? Panicking now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Depending how old his children are - they may also require Medicals as non-migrating dependants. How old do they have to be to have to get a medical? My partner is already in aus with me on WHV, his son lives with his mum in the UK, he is 4 but he is not on speaking terms with mother of child atall and doubt she would want to help in anyway even if he did ask her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Your CO will ask for medical for each non migrating dependant, You can send a letter/email to the CO explaining it's not possible to have the NMD obtain a medical for XY+Z reasons and your application will be considered without the medicals I think it would then stop the NMD emigrating later and would require a separate visa application, but I may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Your CO will ask for medical for each non migrating dependant, You can send a letter/email to the CO explaining it's not possible to have the NMD obtain a medical for XY+Z reasons and your application will be considered without the medicals I think it would then stop the NMD emigrating later and would require a separate visa application, but I may be wrong Great thanks for the advice I wont panic about it too much then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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