[TulipGumLeaves]

Haha... that is why I didn't address her directly.

Figured there would be a lot of confused people who would have been reading the threads from the beginning.

[Southern Cross]

this thread is so helpful.
i am an australian who is moving to hong kong on a working visa (my company has offices perth and HK. moving jan/feb 07)
my partner (de facto) wants to come.
working holiday visa seems easy enough for him to obtain - but runs out in 12 months, and he can only work temporary jobs.

1. if we got married now would that just look ridiculous to the HK immigration dept and they would think its a scam? because if he can work on a dependent visa then thats the best solution and getting married is what we want anyway (eventually!)

2. it is possible to be on a working holiday visa and change to a working visa (like mine) given that the company sponsors him? (his aust emloyer SHELL also has HK office but no vacancy atm)

i made another thread about casual work. we have so much to think about before i move

[nivantj]

1. I dont think that would look like a scam.. Nothing wrong in getting married to a real partner for the sake of relocation.
2. As you might have seen other thread, Would be difficult to find a sponsor..

First option would be your best choice.. He should get dependant visa right away and plenty of time to find a job....