Maple Leaf

when temp spouse visa is granted for 2 years. is a work permit also
granted at same time..? or is this a seperate issue..? thanks

Mark Webster

> when temp spouse visa is granted for 2 years. is a work permit also
> granted at same time..? or is this a seperate issue..? thanks

Maple Leaf,

The temporary spouse visa has full work rights.

It is valid until a decision is made on the permanent spouse visa (about
2 years after lodgement and arrival in Australia).

Maple Leaf

> Maple Leaf,
>
> The temporary spouse visa has full work rights.
>
> It is valid until a decision is made on the permanent spouse visa
> (about 2 years after lodgement and arrival in Australia).

Thankyou

JAJ

> Maple Leaf,
>
> The temporary spouse visa has full work rights.
>
> It is valid until a decision is made on the permanent spouse visa
> (about 2 years after lodgement and arrival in Australia).

The decision on the permanent visa should be made 2 years after
*application* for the permanent visa. DIMIA should contact you a
few months in advance, if they don't, contact them to make sure
it's actioned.


Jeremy

Maple Leaf

> The decision on the permanent visa should be made 2 years after
> *application* for the permanent visa. DIMIA should contact you a few
> months in advance, if they don't, contact them to make sure it's
> actioned.
>
>
> Jeremy

so to be clear on this......first application is for the permanent
visa.? if successful a temp resident visa is granted..with work permit-
medicare etc...then as you say a few months before the 2 years is
up..DIMIA will send fresh forms to fill in to assure requirements are
still being met...?..
thanks

Pollyana

> so to be clear on this......first application is for the permanent
> visa.? if successful a temp resident visa is granted..with work permit-
> medicare etc...then as you say a few months before the 2 years is
> up..DIMIA will send fresh forms to fill in to assure requirements are
> still being met...?..
> thanks

Thats right. Work rights come automatically with the visa; once its
granted go to a medicare office with your passport and they will get you
a Medicare card.
Keep DIMIA updated with new addresses etc and then you will hear from
them shortly before the two years (from date of application) is up.
I applied for mine on Feb 24th, 2004, I'm told I should hear from them
regarding PR in late November or December this year.

JAJ

> so to be clear on this......first application is for the permanent
> visa.? if successful a temp resident visa is granted..with work permit-
> medicare etc...then as you say a few months before the 2 years is
> up..DIMIA will send fresh forms to fill in to assure requirements are
> still being met...?..
> thanks

When you apply for the spouse visa, you apply for *both* the temporary
and permanent visa at the same time. Assuming you meet the regular
requirements:

- DIMIA then look to see are you a "long term relationship". If so,
they move to grant a permanent visa immediately; or
- otherwise you get the temporary visa and the permanent visa
application is put "on hold" for 2 years.

If your relationship ends within the 2 year period you must notify
DIMIA. There are provisions to get permanent residence immediately in
those circumstances (if the partner has died, there has been domestic
violence, or you have custody/access rights over a child). Otherwise
those whose relationships end before PR is granted are usually expected
to leave Australia.

The temporary spouse visa has full work rights, so no need for a work
permit. However some employers, especially for the better jobs, may be
reluctant to hire a temporary visa holder.

You do get Medicare, however if you want to study you'll have to pay
overseas university fees.

Jeremy