need info

aanu77 · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd November 2008, 09:41 AM

I am resident of australia.we have a live in relationship.If i move to dubai can i apply for him to australian consulate or should i do from australia.

sgilli3 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd November 2008, 01:18 PM

Not sure what you are asking. ( hence why I will leave the question here, before moving it to the Dubai section).

If you are planning a move to Dubai, I can assist you with any questions you have ( Im an Australian living in the UAE)

If you are planning a move there, be aware it is illegal to live together if not married-
the biggest problem will be you can not sponsor your spouse( for residency)- they will have to be sponsored by an employer.

aanu77 · #3 (**permalink**) 24th November 2008, 06:15 AM

let me make it more clear.I am currently in dubai and want to sponsor my bf for australia.can i put those papers from here in australian consulate in dubai.or does the australian consulate follow dubai rules.

sgilli3 · #4 (**permalink**) 24th November 2008, 08:02 AM

That Im afraid, I cant help you with.
Have you tried ringing and asking the consulate?

aanu77 · #5 (**permalink**) 24th November 2008, 09:43 AM

i have not contacted them because the people in consulate in australia told me to do from dubai but i am worried about the laws as live in relationship is not acceptable in dubai so i really wonder will the australian consulate follow australian laws or dubai laws when they look at my case in dubai.

kaz101 · #6 (**permalink**) 24th November 2008, 06:34 PM

Have you tried contacting one of our agents on the forum? They may be able to offer advice. We have several of them on the forum - pc, SOMV, Liana Allen, and Alan Collett. If you do a search on their user names you should be able to contact them through their signatures.

Please say that you heard of them through this forum and come back and tell us how you got on.

Regards,
Karen

aanu77 · #7 (**permalink**) 25th November 2008, 05:53 AM

okay i will do that right away and keep you updated.

aanu77 · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd December 2008, 03:28 PM

no answer please anybody having any info help me.

kaz101 · #9 (**permalink**) 4th December 2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aanu77

no answer please anybody having any info help me.

What no answer from any of the agents?

I do think you need professional help with this so if they didn't answer to email have you tried phoning them?

Tiffani · #10 (**permalink**) 4th December 2008, 12:54 AM

In theory they should follow Australian law. However, these things do not exist in a vacuum...

Why not contact the DIAC and apply directly through them? Why would you need to deal with a consulate/Embassy at all?