Filipino wife or fiance visa???

[Allata]

I met a girl on the internet in April 2010, I have met her twice in the Philippines since then and we want to marry. Is it better to marry her in the Philippines and to apply for partner visa or to apply for fiance visa and marry in Australia?. How does the 12 month rule apply to both situations? I understand applications take some time do we need to have known each for a full twelve months before we apply or is that before visa is granted?

[downundervisa]

The "12 month rule" applies for defacto relationships. There is no "12 month rule" with fiancee visas or spouse visas.

We specialise in fiancee and spouse visas from the Philippines. We have a lot of experience in Philippines culture and in how the system works, as well as in Australian Migration Law. My wife is Filipina, and we spend most of our time here in Manila.

Can I suggest that you go to my website at www.downundervisa.com.au and fill out our partner questionnaire at http://www.downundervisa.com.au/page9/Partner.php ? We can then sort out if you will have any problems. I also have some documents I could send you too.


Regards,

Jeff Harvie