WF2.20 Non-principal applicant partners included in...

WF2.20 Non-principal applicant partners included in residence applications under Government Residence policy whose grant of residence has been deferred

1. If a visa or immigration officer has deferred a final decision on a non principal applicant partner included in a residence application under Government Residence policy because the partnership with the principal applicant is genuine and stable but less that the 12 months required (see R2.1.15.5(b)) then:
   1. provided the principal applicant is issued a residence visa or granted a residence permit, and
   2. an application for a work visa or work permit is made by the non principal applicant partner for the purpose of continuing to live together with the principal applicant partner,

   a work visa may be issued or a work permit granted to the non principal applicant for a period sufficient to enable the qualifying period to be met and any further assessment of their residence application to be completed.

Effective 29/09/2003