Hi!
I'm Rashmi from India, and I recently got my PR (under Independent Skilled Migration -Subclass 189). However, I was single at the time, and a few months later I got married. I am still in India, and I ideally want to move to Australia together with my husband.
After going through the visa options, I found that the best option for my husband would be Partner Visa. But after going through the details of the partner visa application, I found that I, as a sponsor for my partner, am expected to be in Australia AND earning, when my partner applies.

I wanted to know if it's absolutely necessary for me to be in Australia when he applies, or if there's another way out? Please let me know if there's a better approach.
Thanks!!!
Rashmi
I'm Rashmi from India, and I recently got my PR (under Independent Skilled Migration -Subclass 189). However, I was single at the time, and a few months later I got married. I am still in India, and I ideally want to move to Australia together with my husband.
After going through the visa options, I found that the best option for my husband would be Partner Visa. But after going through the details of the partner visa application, I found that I, as a sponsor for my partner, am expected to be in Australia AND earning, when my partner applies.
I wanted to know if it's absolutely necessary for me to be in Australia when he applies, or if there's another way out? Please let me know if there's a better approach.
Thanks!!!
Rashmi