QLD Husband Doesn't Have Australian Citizenship Yet?

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pandit

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18 August 2016
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My partner and I have been married for 3 years now, but he doesn't have his visa or Australian citizenship.

Can anyone help me out, please?
 

Tim W

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Does he live in Australia?
What visa is he on?
Is he lawfully in the country (ie is his visa valid?)

Understand that marrying an Australian does not automatically create a right to stay in Australia.
Nor does marrying an Australian automatically create a pathway to citizenship.
Further, citizenship is something that he has to apply for, it does not come automatically.
 

Kim Hunter

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21 August 2016
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Dear Pandit,

If your husband is in Au without a visa, there are some difficulties in applying for a partner visa for him.