Originally Posted by
tail wheel
* Just to be clear marriage to an Australian plays no part in getting in getting a visa - ZERO nothing.
There are 4 categories of evidence that determine if a visa can be granted marriage is not one.
Being married waivers the 12 month length of relationship requirement (as does relationship registration) but all the 4 category evidence is still required.
* As refugee - coming via boat is out, getting a visa to fly in is a tad difficult and swimming is a tad far for most.
* The US marines have work restrictions on their visas, don't think they can work for more than one employer.