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Guidance for International Students on Marriage and Dependent Visa Applications in Australia
Hello everyone,
My partner and I are currently international students in Perth, Western Australia, and we’re seeking expert guidance on the various visa options available to us as we plan to tie the knot later this year.
Here’s a brief overview of our situation:
- Both of us are enrolled in our studies, and my partner intends to apply for another student visa soon, this time as my spouse and dependent.
- She will be pursuing a Diploma of Nursing, which serves as a pathway to qualify as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia.
We are eager to understand the visa application process and the necessary steps we must take. Our specific questions include:
- Once we get married, can my partner apply for a student visa as my dependent while we are both onshore in Australia?
- What potential challenges or considerations should we be aware of when applying for this type of dependent student visa?
- Is there a minimum duration that we should be married before we can submit her visa application?
After completing the Diploma of Nursing, she plans to apply for a 491 visa, designating her occupation as an Enrolled Nurse with me listed as her dependent.
- Is this pathway a feasible option for us?
- As her dependent, is it essential for me to have an occupation listed on the skilled occupation list? Will I need to undergo a skills assessment?
Alternatively, would it be more beneficial for me to pursue another student visa for a Diploma of Community Health Services, allowing us both to have individual pathways?
We are open to postponing our wedding if this option proves to be more advantageous.
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