> I'm sure I'll be corrected quickly if this is wrong, but it is
> actually possible for the two people to spend time apart, as long as
> its for reasons such as work pressures, religious reasons - that kind
> of thing. All time apart like that needs to be justified, but I have
> seen posts on here in the past where agents have advised that the visa
> can still be obtained, you just need very strong evidence as to the
> fact that the two people are in a committed, exclusive rel'ship. This
> rel'ship needs to have existed for at least 12 months. There have been
> people on here who have jusitifed their separation as being because of
> visa expiry - for instance living in Aus on a WHV for a year as a
> couple, then the non-Aussie has to go home and apply to come back on a
> de facto visa. I would also suggest that people who are trying to
> justify extended periods of separation may need an agent.
>
> In a case like the original one on this thread I don't think there
> should be a problem anyway, with a four year rel'ship.
You're exactly right Pollyana, it's not always straightforward. If a
couple has been living separately, more proof of their relationship will
generally be required.
Regards,
Fiona Carre
RMA 0638808
Gold Coast, Australia
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