In Reply to: Fiance visa posted by Peter_at_Perth on Friday, 20. April 2007 at 09:54 Bali Time:
Hi Peter,
Congratulations - I Hope it all works out well. My husband is balinese and we have been living in Aust for 3 years now. We went through the process as have 7 friends, whom I have helped with their application, all successful and happy.
As long as you have given a tonne of evidence you should be fine. The more you are in constant contact with the case manager the faster the application will be. Ours was approved within 3 months of lodgement.
My cousin also lives in Perth - She is balinese and I am sure would be a great help for your fiance when she finally arrives. No matter how much they LOVE australia when they come for a holiday, reality sets in and times can get tough. Be strong and understanding. And it helps to have friends from your own country to talk to. Perth has a large balinese population.
Let me know if you would like further info.