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Visa options for partner

Been offered a job in Australia and have a partner for 2years. We don't live together because she lives with family members and I live nearby. We have evidence of joint travel, photos, recognition from friends and family of our relationship etc so I suspect with the advice given by employer, she would be eligible to be a subsequent entrant on my temp skilled shortage visa however due to various commitments they do not wish to enter Australia for 6-9months after my arrival. What's the normal 'latest entry' date that is normally given on these sorts of visas?

She would be eligible for a WHV and as UK citizen, and in theory at some point the designated work condition for year 2 is meant to be removed at some point under UK-AU trade deal conditions. I'm hoping that the 6month working condition may be removed as it is 'under consideration' - or is this wishful thinking? She works in a skilled professional role hence 6month contracts are not really of interest. Her profession is on the skills shortage list so I guess the other option is to find a job that will sponsor - can this be done in the country on a WHV for example?

Just trying to get a feel of all the options - any help appreciated.

Posted Nov 12, 2022, 11:26 PM UTC

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  1. The latest entry date on my temp visa was the day it expired, so entering 6-9 months after you wouldn't be a problem.
  2. Wishful thinking that the 6 month work condition will be removed from the WHV any time soon.
  3. Yes it's certainly possible to find a sponsor from within Australia while on a WHV.

Being a dependent on your temp visa is probably the best option though as she'll have full working rights and you can both use your WHV at a later date if you leave your sponsored role for any reason.

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