Thanks for this information, Hailey! My Aussie partner and I (US citizen) are trying applications in both directions to be together, as de facto partners of 2 years. I see you submitted a relationship registration certificate and I was under the impression that this was only needed if you have be...

Jayce123 that's wonderful news! Travel safely and please take care of your health - mental and physical!

thank you melbelle and evelienrijkers, I will absolutely let everyone know what happens in our case. I think I will also apply to enter Australia. I feel bad clogging up the system but maybe it will help having two applications in the mix. I can't say anything good about the way my country (the U...

Sorry, I incorrectly posted his flight date above - it was for Saturday June 13! He was able to cancel the ticket without penalty but we don't know whether to rebook or not...

Everyone, thank you so much for sharing your stories and giving me hope. I've read almost every post here just clinging to any evidence that if we keep trying, we will eventually get an exemption.I am a US citizen engaged to an Australian, and we've been apart now for 6 months. I am alone here an...