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De Facto Visa - No statements from parents.

Hi meron na po ba nag apply dito ng de facto visa na hindi nag submit ng statement from parents pero na grant pa rin? Yung sa girlfriend ko po kasi makakapagbigay sya ng statement from parents. However, sa side ko hindi po kasi hindi sila approve sa relationship namin.

Master of International Hospitality Management

January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
December 3 - Paid for Tuition
December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
December 6 - Received COE
January 7 - Lodged our Visa

Comments

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    hindi naman requirement na manggaling sa parents ang statement. Pwedeng from other family members or kahit friends.

    Per the Home Affairs website, evidence may include but is not limited to:

    Social context, such as:
    -evidence that the couple is generally accepted and recognised as a couple socially such as joint invitations
    -evidence of common friends
    -assessments by the couple's friends and family of the relationship
    -joint travel or joint participation in sporting, social or cultural activities.

    https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/35relationship

    For my case, my partner & I provided stat dec/affidavits just from close friends.

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    Oh and yes, na-grant naman visa namin. :)

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • hersheythegreathersheythegreat Philippines
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2018
    @seestra but were you still approved po? we have multiple statements from friends and workmates. Kaso yung agent namin eh nirerequre kami na mag provide ng parental consent na inaallow kami ng parents namin to live together even if we're already way above the age of consent.

    Master of International Hospitality Management

    January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
    February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
    October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
    November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
    November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
    November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
    November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
    December 3 - Paid for Tuition
    December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
    December 6 - Received COE
    January 7 - Lodged our Visa

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    @hersheythegreat Yup, approved naman. I guess the agent is playing it safe. Just tell him/her na you can only provide a statement from your gf's parents, on top of the statements from friends & workmates na sinabi mo. That should suffice as evidence ng social context of your relationship.

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • hersheythegreathersheythegreat Philippines
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2018
    @seestra what are other strong proof po na we are indeed a relationship na pwede ipresent sa embassy?

    Master of International Hospitality Management

    January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
    February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
    October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
    November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
    November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
    November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
    November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
    December 3 - Paid for Tuition
    December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
    December 6 - Received COE
    January 7 - Lodged our Visa

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    kami din we didn't provide any statement from parents regarding our de-facto relationship. una dahil may anak na din kami. strong proof, joint financial accounts ( bank statements, superannuation beneficiaries, stocks etc), utilities ( rental agreements, phone/internet billings, water/electricity billings under your name. Kami in addition, we provided a joint statement on how we met, our current arrangements and how we will be maintaining that relationship moving forward.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    @hersheythegreat I agree with @agentKams with everything listed. & same here, we provided a joint statement ng "lab story" namin kumbaga hehe. As in detailing how we met, how we spend time together, trips together with family & friends, san kami tumira together & for how long, mga joint ventures, pati kung pano hatian ng responsibilities & chores. Gumawa pa kami ng parang album ng pictures namin together, kasama family & friends, with a short description of when & where they were taken.

    I think if you provide such a statement, with supporting documents, malaki chance na i-honor ang relationship nyo.

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • hersheythegreathersheythegreat Philippines
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2018
    @seestra @agentKams my partner and I are both in our 20's, pero we have been living together for 2 years na but overall 3 years na talga kami together. Medjo hesitant lang kami kasi malaking pera mawawala if ever mareject.

    Master of International Hospitality Management

    January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
    February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
    October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
    November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
    November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
    November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
    November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
    December 3 - Paid for Tuition
    December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
    December 6 - Received COE
    January 7 - Lodged our Visa

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    @hersheythegreat Yup, there's always that risk of course. But if you provide everything that's required, in an organised manner, I think malaki naman chance na ma-approve. Marami nang naging successful na visa applications with de facto partner. Think about it, make a checklist, see what you've got already, and assess.

    You've got a lot of resources & help available to you from this forum, dito din kami nag-refer & nangulit for answers noon, so if you have doubts or any more questions, just ask.

    Good luck!

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • hersheythegreathersheythegreat Philippines
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2018
    @seestra pero are there cases po ba na narereject kahit nakapagprovide na ng mga needed documents?

    Master of International Hospitality Management

    January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
    February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
    October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
    November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
    November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
    November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
    November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
    December 3 - Paid for Tuition
    December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
    December 6 - Received COE
    January 7 - Lodged our Visa

  • seestraseestra Brisbane
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2014
    @hersheythegreat Hmmm... I’m not in the position to say. I can only base on my experience, friends’ & maybe a few others na nabasa ko dito. Ang masasabi ko lang is COs are usually logical sa pag-assess. As long as you provide the documents required, mataas ang chance na ma-approve. Kung merong mang unclear or kulang, they will let you know.

    "Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you"

  • hersheythegreathersheythegreat Philippines
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2018
    @seestra ah, so hindi naman sila agad agad magrereject ng application once they see na kulang ang documents :)

    Master of International Hospitality Management

    January 20, 2018 - IELTS Exam
    February 2, 2018 - Exam Results (L: 8 R: 7 W: 7 S: 8.5 OVERALL 7.5)
    October 22, 2018 - Sent Applications to ECU, LCB, & Griffith Uni
    November 1 - Received offer letter & scholarship from ECU
    November 8 - Received offer from Griffith University (w/ schoalrship
    November 19 - Received offer letter from Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide
    November 25 - Accepted ECU Offer
    December 3 - Paid for Tuition
    December 4 - Paid OSHC ($6k+)
    December 6 - Received COE
    January 7 - Lodged our Visa

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    @hersheythegreat kung alam mo palang kulang iyong evidence why just provide them all. if you know all the required docs stated sa visa na iapply mo, provide and exhaust all you can. rather than wait for CO contact. kadalasan, sa student visa dapat front loaded na lahat else visa refusal. Nasa inyo kasi iyong burden of proof kasi nga kayo ang visa applicant.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • mhejmhej Sydney
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: May 29, 2013
    @herseythegreat Nothing is guaranteed naman kahit may parental sign off kayo. There are more factors that are considered for a de facto visa. Hindi naman pwede ipilit ng agent niyo yung statement from your parents e hindi nga sila approve sa relationship. And their disapproval does not mean the relationship is illegitimate. Maraming ibang ways to prove the validity of your relationship.

    ICT Business Analyst - 261111
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    24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
    15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
    17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
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    24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
    26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
    7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
    11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
    21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
    - applied for NBI Clearance
    24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
    5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
    - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
    21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
    26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
    21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
    6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
    12 May 2014 - Started work
    15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
    17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
    11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
    08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

    ==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==

  • chufulchuful PH
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2018
    Hello po! Question po, yung bf ko currently studying in Monash. Nagapply po ako ng student dependent visa. Nadecline po kahapon kase hindi daw solid proof na naglive in kame. We provided joint account statement and our domestic partnership certificate, pics, convo, plane tickets, fb post, stat dec from friends. Kaso wala po kameng lease of contract. Hay! Need daw po nun. How soon po pwede mag reapply from the time sinend yung refussal letter ng immigration?
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