Re Visa

Submitted by Isis (Australia), Jan 28, 2009 at 06:51

I posted some information on requirements for visas earlier and I quote -

"Many western governments and mine included , will not accept marriage as automatic criteria for a visa. More importantly, the person applying for a visa must have assets in their own right, be tertiary educated, be completely healthy, have a stable employment history and have a skill that is needed in that country. The spouse visa process for both parties is a long, painful and costly one if lawyers are involved and with no assurance of a positve outcome."

Another requirement would have been that you would be able to support him without your government benefits if he couldn't find employment . The consulate officials also may have seen the whole marriage/visa application as a scam to get your man into the country. You will have to prove your sincerety I'm afraid and it will take a lot of time, patience and money.

Just because you are married - a visa is NOT guaranteed.

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