TerritorianTori

Aug 7 2009, 04:16:12 PM

Rules for supplying FBI checks are a little different for onshore vs offshore visas.

If you originally applied for your spouse visa in Australia, then you'll need an FBI check if you returned to the States for any amount of time.

But if you originally applied offshore (this includes fiancee visa applicants), you get the 2-month grace period.

Of course, the rules may have totally changed in the last few years... in which case, feel free to ignore me. But that's my understanding of it.

TerritorianTori

Aug 7 2009, 04:16:12 PM

Rules for supplying FBI checks are a little different for onshore vs offshore visas.

If you originally applied for your spouse visa in Australia, then you'll need an FBI check if you returned to the States for any amount of time.

But if you originally applied offshore (this includes fiancee visa applicants), you get the 2-month grace period.

Of course, the rules may have totally changed in the last few years... in which case, feel free to ignore me. But that's my understanding of it.

CheekyOne

Aug 9 2009, 05:06:38 PM

I did a little digging and on the faq page it has the question that Lisa and Minx got and it doesn't specify anything about it only being for those who applied offshore.hmmm.

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/_pdf/faqs-2ndstage.pdf

trix

Aug 10 2009, 01:03:28 PM

So what are the forms included that you need to complete with the 2nd stage paperwork? Just curious as mine should be coming soon, and if there are specific forms that all need to fill out, or if we need to write personal statements again, it would be good to know, so I can get started ahead of time.

CheekyOne

Aug 10 2009, 06:07:07 PM

trix

Aug 10 2009, 01:03:28 PM

So what are the forms included that you need to complete with the 2nd stage paperwork? Just curious as mine should be coming soon, and if there are specific forms that all need to fill out, or if we need to write personal statements again, it would be good to know, so I can get started ahead of time.

I think we have to do 2 stat decs again.I'm not sure about the personal statements but I hope we don't have to redo form 80 I think it was? That was a pain having moved as much as I have!When was the date you applied? Mine was oct 2.

shylady

Aug 10 2009, 07:13:47 PM

Well, 21 MONTHS AGO, this was it, but remember that it might have changed since then:

(At least) 2 stat decs on Form 888, from Australian citizens or PRs.

There is actually a form for your "Statement on Partner Relationship."
It has boxes approx 10 lines long asking questions (2 per page), such as "Describe your relationship since your temporary visa was granted." (Gives a few details and examples of what they want for each question.) Also shared financial commitments, social activities you engage in, what institutions you have declared your marriage to, etc.
Below each of these 4 question-boxes it says Provide evidence, and gives examples, what documents, etc to include.
Oh and a last full page for any other information you wish to add.

Form 80.

AFP clearance. Don't get it ahead of time, it's only good for 30 days.

A checklist stating all the above, which also asks for details of any overseas travel in the 2 years. And dependents included.

And the page I mentioned in the earlier post where you check yes or no to travel to any country for over 2 months, and if there is any change in your medical condition.

Certified copies of the details pages of both your current passports.

And, I think that was all... Hard to do much of it ahead of time, since the partner statement has to be on their pages.

edit to fix spelling. "There's no place like home...")