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Applying PR before marriage or after marriage?

Good day PinoyAu Community,

Just want to ask, what's your recommendation on this, because I'm going to be married this year and it will ofcourse change my civil status, would you suggest that I pursue applying now and change some things later? or just wait after the wedding to apply? Thanks in advance sa mga response :blush:

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  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.

    Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.

    Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).

    Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.

    rvmaala

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • rvmaalarvmaala Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2021

    @mikelle said:
    Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.

    Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.

    Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).

    Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.

    Thank you very much po, Very helpful po kasi medyo confused na din ako on how to proceed. I'm also on the verge of having an agent or to DIY. If DIY would it still be doable? Sorry if wrong thread na.

  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    @rvmaala said:

    @mikelle said:
    Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.

    Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.

    Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).

    Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.

    Thank you very much po, Very helpful po kasi medyo confused na din ako on how to proceed. I'm also on the verge of having an agent or to DIY. If DIY would it still be doable? Sorry if wrong thread na.

    DIY po kami ng husband ko. Matrabaho po ito. I would not recommend this sa madalas busy, di matiyaga sa research at di po madetalye kasi you really need to check everything down to the smallest details.

    rvmaala

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,764Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016

    @rvmaala said:

    @mikelle said:
    Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.

    Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.

    Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).

    Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.

    Thank you very much po, Very helpful po kasi medyo confused na din ako on how to proceed. I'm also on the verge of having an agent or to DIY. If DIY would it still be doable? Sorry if wrong thread na.

    DIY is always an option but make sure you have the most updated information otherwise things can go wrong.

    rvmaala
  • rvmaalarvmaala Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2021

    @RheaMARN1171933 said:

    @rvmaala said:

    @mikelle said:
    Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.

    Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.

    Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).

    Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.

    Thank you very much po, Very helpful po kasi medyo confused na din ako on how to proceed. I'm also on the verge of having an agent or to DIY. If DIY would it still be doable? Sorry if wrong thread na.

    DIY is always an option but make sure you have the most updated information otherwise things can go wrong.

    Well noted on this po. Thank you very much po sa response! :smiley:

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