Our Services
GLITF SA is a community based, support group of Australian lesbians and gay men, with foreign partners wishing to migrate to Australia. We offer access to monthly forums with guest speakers, contact sessions with our support volunteers, an up to date copy of the DIAC "Partner Migration” booklet, limited access to our pro bono registered Migration Agent, and to GLITF SA organised social events.
In order access all these benefits you are required to become a 'full' member of our Association. 'Associate' members are welcome to attend the social events and monthly forums, and Non-members are welcome to attend the open monthly forums.
Important Disclaimer
Please remember that GLITF SA Inc., or its members are not registered migration agents and therefore in accordance with legislation are NOT permitted to provide definitive advice and consultation. You should obtain expert migration or legal advice on your case from a registered agent.
For more information about registered migration agents please contact the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority.
'Helping Hands' CONTACT SESSIONS
Our 'contact sessions' are where a small number of our support volunteers meet during the daytime, preferably on a weekend, to offer support to our members only who are going through the application process. These days differ from the FORUMS as they are informal. The date for the next Helping Hands session is shown over on the right.
Please contact us for more information.
Guest Speaker Forums
GLITF SA has monthly forums which are open to both our members and members of the public. Occasionally we have do hold closed forums, usually with special guest speakers, which are for the benefit of members only (although members of the public can join on the night if you wish to attend). The forums are a good place to find out general information about Partner Visa immigration.
- Venue of Forum
- Forum dates
- Time
our forums are held at the new Aids Council of SA (ACSA) building at 2 Eton Road Keswick.
As shown in the table to the right. There will be no Forum planned for December 2010. Any change in Forum dates will be announced via e-mail communication.
The doors open at 6.45pm to GLITF SA members and to the general public for the Forum. The Forum starts at 7pm and the duration of the Forum is dependent on the interaction of members and the amount of discussion topics, but generally lasts approximately one an hour. The GLITF SA Committee meets on separate night to the Forums and is for the Committee members only
Pro-Bono Registered Migration Agent
GLITF SA has an arrangement with a registered migration agent to provide limited migration advice to our members regarding their application. This service is provided pro bono and is normally restricted to approximately half an hour. To take advantage of this the visit must be coordinated through the GLITF SA Secretary and is held in the offices of the migration agent. Requests to visit the pro-bono migration agent will need to be made to GLITF SA Secretary with plenty of notice.
If you are a member of GLITF SA and living overseas or living too far outside the metropolitan area which makes it impossible for you to attend the offices of the adviser, and you have an urgent problem, you can email us explaining your situation. We will forward your queries on to our migration agent for consideration but please do understand that unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the speed that you will receive a reply; that is dependent on the workload of our pro-bono migration agent.
For members who can meet our pro-bono migration agent and for the session to be helpful, it is recommended that the member think about any questions that relate to their particular application. If the member's application is already at an advanced stage ready for submission to DIAC, the entire package should be brought to the meeting for the agent to review.
Please note the registered migration agent will not submit your application on your behalf under this arrangement.
The DIAC Partnership Booklet
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) publishes a booklet titled "Partner Migration" as a guide to the requirements for Partner Visa classes. Although a softcopy of the booklet can be downloaded from DIAC the hardcopy booklet also includes the original forms that are required to be completed in your application process. This booklet is an invaluable tool to help you establish a framework for your eventual migration application and you will find concise explanation and suggestions of the type of documentary evidence required by the DIAC. GLITF SA Inc. has secured permission to provide each new membership with a copy of the booklet which is included as a part of the new full membership fee.
Our Fees
To join simply fill out the membership form and either pay in person at the next meeting or post with payment to the Treasurer:
Full
Full membership is per couple and entitles couples to attend the monthly forums and GLITF SA organised social ocassions, to a copy of the DIAC "Partner Migration " booklet, and free access to our pro bono registered Migration Agent.
Associate
Associate Membership is a limited membership that entitles the members to attend the monthly forum and GLITF SA organised social occasions. Associate membership may also be taken as a single person.
| Cost | Description |
|---|---|
| $AUD 90.00 | New Full Membership (per couple for first two years, includes Partner Migration Booklet) |
| $AUD 40.00 | Annual Renewal Full Membership (per couple after the first two years) |
| $AUD 20.00 | Annual Associate Membership (per single) |
| $AUD 10.00 | Partnership Booklet (replacement only) |
The fees are payable by cash in person to the Treasurer, or post a cheque or money order to the Treasurer at GLITF SA Inc. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to GLITF SA Inc. Please contact us for more information.
We offer Direct Deposit on request
