Scotty Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi, Can anyone tell me if I can take my girlfriend with me on this visa? We have been living together for 5 years. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar374 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 as long as you can prove the relationship you should be able to - it would be deemed a de facto relationship as far as I can recall. It's more effort than if you're married. You need to get testimony from people as to how long you have been together, how you met, things you've been through together. Give an agent a shout, they'll be able to help you and give you all the details. I've not been through it myself, I just remember reading about parts of it because it was in the documentation I got and we have friends going through it. Good luck Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickandange Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's the same visa we got. Rick was the main applicant and I was classed as a secondary applicant. The visa was based on his occupation, so he had to do the IELTS test and skills assessment, and then we both had to have medicals and police checks. The defacto part of the visa application (proving you've been in a genuine relationship for at least 12 months prior) involved getting a piece of evidence for each month to show we were at the same address and had joint interests, and then submitting a written summary of a couple of typed sides about how we met and stuff about our relationship. This was what our agent asked for, but there is loads of guidance online about what evidence you can submit in stead. It seems to be summit that people approach quite differently for some reason. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes. This should be straight forward. You will be asked for evidence of the relationship. There is a range of things that can be used including joint bank accounts, joint mortgage / rental agreements, joint bills or bills in different names to the same address, statements from friends and family, insurance policies and a range of other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Would a stroppy 21 month old who looks like a mini me and has the sleep pattern of his mother and the devilment and patience of the both of us count as proof.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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