My TGF and myself are planning to apply for a future spouse visa (after we are engaged). I realise that once a future spouse visa is granted (after 5-6 months processing and a hefty fee) she will be able to work in Australia. Does that still mean I need to provide documents showing that I can support her or not? Do I need to have a particular income for the visa to be granted, or is the processing of this particular visa irrespective of my income?

go to http://www.immigration.gov.au/migrants/par...e/300/index.htm

this has all the rules - from the department itself !!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Thanks that DOES help...but I can't find any specific amount that is required to sponsor my partner. The reason I ask is because I am currently studying full time and my income is compromised....if i could show i earn over a cpl hundred a week that should be ok? should i call immi?

i have rung the department anonymously and asked some pretty serious questions about an ex -gf and thy were helpful

Well i'm glad they helped you out. Would you care to enlighten us a little perhaps.

8ball.

My TGF and myself are planning to apply for a future spouse visa (after we are engaged). I realise that once a future spouse visa is granted (after 5-6 months processing and a hefty fee) she will be able to work in Australia. Does that still mean I need to provide documents showing that I can support her or not? Do I need to have a particular income for the visa to be granted, or is the processing of this particular visa irrespective of my income?

hey there,

my partner and I were granted a defacto spouse visa last year, my income was very minimal at the time as I was working in thailand, so I was required to get an assurance of support, just a document saying that someone (in my case my mother) will pay back centerlink if we required assistance within the 1st 2 years of him being in australia.