@abcnewsaus: Australians hoping to be reunited with their partners from overseas say they are worried visa wait times will grow after the federal government decided to deprioritise offshore applicants. In a submission to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, couples have urged the government to hear their stories and reconsider its decision. For some, the wait for partner visas means indefinite separation from their loved ones and putting life plans on hold. By Mary Tran and Doug Dingwall, ABC Asia Pacific Newsroom #ABCAsiaPacific #Migration #ABCNews #PartnerVisas #OffshorePartnerVisas

r u ok? :

best solution to this problem..just get married to someone who is a resident of this country....

so some :

If you’re in Australia Australian citizen is it hard to get your partner over?

DruYo :

Why won't the government hire more people to process visa?

otso :

very frustrating for those waiting offshore processing. on shore processing times have drastically increased however as well in the past year, the 50% processing time keeps stretching out unfortunately 😭

travelling nomad :

Hopefully it gets delayed longer

Rihab :

This hits so differently when you’re living it. 💔 Being separated from my husband while dreaming of starting our family is heartbreaking. 💔 We’re losing time we can never get back. I just wish our government would do more to keep families together.

HD :

parents visas for first gen citizens are also affected. 18 years wait time.

marcelacreates :

Wow so many rude comments!, im so sorry for the people waiting outside praying for that day to come as soon as possible for everyone in a genuine relationship ♥️

Belle Oui :

Disgusting and cruel of the govt! These are genuine spouses/ couples/ families!

mo170422 :

There’s a loop hole…bring ur partner as an international student in 6 months apply for partner visa as de facto. Get ur things sorted n joint acc etc and lease ..

Wrestle in Australia :

Feeling sad for filipinos single muma

Ozipeter :

It’s over folks once you are offshore…it will be 36 months until file is opened…

Mr. Worldwide 🎭 :

tony burk

beetee84au :

who can risk 11k on the fee?

jb_1136 :

Off shore Child visa 101 especially for newborns is a real pain. The current processing time is 2 to 3 years.

love :

same here long processing wait time of 309 visa and no visitor visa for partners. totally broken emotionally mentally 😔😔

Marwiz :

Same as me 🥹😭

Rad :

𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀🦋 :

Even onshore applications have a long waiting period. I’ve known people that applied 2 to 3 years ago and are yet to receive any update.

rotiboti69 :

vote one nation

Smart_G100 :

It is so stupid, why prioritize the ones already on-shore than the ones offshore, the ones separated should be prioritized so they can be together !

liebef :

As it should be, if you live here you get priority. Make it make sense that overseas people should get priority???

MarkHeadroom :

There is plenty of single people in Australia. No need to bring a parter

asm15175 :

No more wife for on nation supporters 🤪🤣

E E6990 :

39 months for a Visa is absurd. I thought our system was slow in Sweden.