I'm American and i want to marry an Australian?

Question

I've been going out with an Aussie girl for 3 years now and i plan on proposing to her. Currently, shes a student in Australia and i will be joining her in Feb 2009 with a Student Visa. We plan on stayin in Australia for 5-6 years then returning back to NYC. 3 years of school and 2-3years of working. what visa fits our situation??

Answer 1

My brother in law just married an aussie.  Do you want to become a citizen of Australia?  If so you should start the process here in the USA, otherwise you will have to return to start the process as you have to go through one of their embassies (NY or SF, i think).  If you are planning on working in austrailia, when you student visa expires you will need a work visa (much harder to get).  When will you get married?  if you are married over there I think you can get a different type of Visa.