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I am a long term student and my spouse/partner wishes to join me.

Partners of people granted student visas to study towards:

  • a level 7 or higher qualification in areas of absolute skill shortage as specified in the Long Term Skill Shortage List, or
  • postgraduate qualifications

may apply for a multiple entry work visa (as per policy WF4.1).

Any work visas issued or granted under this policy, may be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer. 

A step by step application process, is available on our website. Alternatively, the partner may apply for their own visitor or student visa. Further details are available here.

This answer was last updated on 27 June, 2012.

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