Register For Marriage Before Apply Visa?

[tinytot]

Just quik questions here..

I am applying for my g/f second visit to Australia in january and i will be supporting her financially..

Because she had already being granted a visa without any interviews first time but she is not working and i send her money once a month, Will that affect her visa? She has land and document to prove that..

Someone also told me that if we register for marriage before we apply for another visa for g/f it will be much easier?

I am not sure if we do that or not? We have documents and proof of our relationship so will it be viable to register or wait until after g/f has her passport with visa ?

Thanks all...tinytot

[gburns57au]

Just  quik questions here..

I am applying for my g/f second visit to Australia in january and i will be supporting her financially..

Because she had already being granted a visa without any interviews  first time but she is not working and i send her money once a month, Will that affect her visa? She has land and document to prove that..

Someone also told me that if we register for marriage before we apply for another visa for g/f it will be much easier?

I am not sure if we do that or not? We have documents and proof of our relationship so will it be viable to register or wait until after g/f has her passport with visa ?

Thanks all...tinytot

If you are bringing her over for a holiday, then I wouldnt register for a marriage till after the holiday, If they know you intend to marry they may refuse the tourist visa.

There are no interviews for a tourist visa, you only need to provide the documents that you provided before plus any new documentation to prove the ongoing relationship. Usually there is no hassle getting the second visa as long as the first visit went well, which as you mentioned in another thread, there were no problems.

Just take one thing at a time, you will find it easier.

[Virgil]

Tinytot,

Bring your girl to Oz for a holiday. Make sure she goes home in time. Don't apply for any further visa's here. Her second visa will most likely have a "No further stay" condition on it. Simply, it means she can't apply to extend her visa while she is here.

If you want to marry her, propose and get engaged here. Then send her home. Marry in Thailand and THEN apply for a spousal visa. It will take about 6 months or more.

Evidence that you have been supporting her is good. Although it goes against my personal belief. Immigration will want to know why she doesn't have a job. She should get a job immediately and start changing her life. Don't stand for any bull shit about not being able to find a job. There are jobs around in retail etc. that she can do.

This link will help you with information about visas http://www.austembassy.or.th/visas/index_eng.php

If you are contemplating a future together, download Booklet 1, Partner Migration from this link. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/books_migrate.htm

Get yourself a good immigration lawyer. I can recommend a couple if you like.

Good luck.

Virg'