Hi Emic,
My situation is:
- Holding student visa
- Bachelor of Architectural Design (UQ); Master of Architecture (UQ) (graduate in coming Dec)
- 3 years working experiences in architectural firm (in AU)
- age 26-30 years old
My partner (girl friend) -
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (graduate in coming Dec)
- age under 25
I have been told to
- apply de facto partner visa (now)
- apply 189 (my girl friend as dependent applicant ) after graduated
- apply 485 while we are waiting for 189 visa
My questions are:
- My occupation is architectural associate/draftsperson , not exactly match SOI (architect) , can I apply 189?
- I found on IMMI website that I can include my partner in my 189 application as long as I have "evidence to demonstrate that you have been in a genuine and ongoing relationship for the 12 months immediately before making the application, unless there are compelling reasons." If I can apply 189, do I need to apply partner visa now?
- If I lodge 189 before my study visa expired, can I apply bridging visa type B to stay in AU instead of applying visa 485?
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. |