prospective mariage visa

Hi Daryl, I don't know about the country you are coming from, but I brought my husband here from Guinea Conakry and that must be one of the most difficult. It is really not very hard if you have a genuine relationship and have records of everything. I advise you to keep records of absolutely everything. you need to show a relationship of one year for a marriage visa. IF you intend to apply for prospective as in Fiancee it is important that you book and pay for your wedding, you must have that to qualify, and it must be within a few months of your arrival in Australia. I first did that kind of visa, and we were succesful, but enbded up breaking up. The second time I wanted to be married first. I married overseas. The interview was within only three months of me submitting the applucations on both occasions. My husband had his visa within 5 months of applying, my fiancee had his visa within 4 months I think from memory. Immigration were really helpful.  I am not sure why your girfriends job would make a difference. However in my experience I was actually living overseas with my partners. Good luck, just keepm positive and try to get back to spend more time together, really immigration just want you to ver=ify the genuine nature of your relationship and I don;'t think they can really refuse you. All the best. Molly