RMIT University architecture student Sybilla Sarin, 27, came from Jordan on a Student (Temporary) Class TU Subclass 500 visa. Sybilla, a shy girl who spoke English as her second language, was shy to talk to her peers. A classmate, Peter, an Australian from the Outback, saw Sybilla. Peter gradually grew close to Sybilla. First as friends, but after spending so much time together, they found they had a lot in common despite their varied origins. Peter was impressed by Sybilla's Jordanian cooking. Peter had never experienced such smells and scents. Besides her cooking, Peter liked Sybilla's sense of humour, which was similar to his. Both were huge Seinfeld fans, which helped them bond. Two years of the three-year architecture course flew by. Peter helped Sybilla acquire confidence and friends over time. Her schoolwork suffered as she spent more time socialising than studying with this new friendship circle. Due to additional socialising, Sybilla and Peter's relationship deteriorated. Peter was jealous of her new friendships, especially with Robert. Sybilla informed Peter that she and Robert were only friends, and Peter appeared content after some convincing. Six months later, they graduated architecture school. Sybilla plans to pursue a Master's degree at RMIT University after completing her Bachelor's degree there. Sybilla has four months on her student visa. She hopes to tour Australia, which she has yet to accomplish, with this time. Peter invited Sybilla to see his Outback relatives. Sybilla leapt at the chance since she loved Peter and wanted to meet his family. They were welcomed by Peter's kind family at his Outback house. Peter said Sybilla became the family's favourite after cooking a lavish feast to demonstrate her gratitude. One week later, Peter proposed to Sybilla. Sybilla was overjoyed and said yes without thinking! After sleeping on it, she thought it would be hard to tell her close family back home. Sybilla had one month left on her student visa when they returned to Melbourne. They married in a small civil ceremony with family and friends. Having not told her family back home, Sybilla felt she would surprise them by visiting them with Peter. A few weeks following the ceremony, Robert visited to congratulate them again. They enjoyed a great meal, and Sybilla was startled when Peter got angry after Robert left. Peter couldn't understand why Sybilla had Robert over and was so cordial with him at dinner. Sybilla claimed she thought Robert was his friend and that he texted her to congratulate them again, which she didn't mind. Peter was furious because he believed they would put each other first now that they were married. Peter punched Sybilla when she said he was dumb because he couldn't believe it. 3 Sybilla shut herself in their bedroom and fell asleep after being shocked. Peter wasn't like she remembered. Peter ignored her the next day and for weeks. Sybilla attempted many times to apologise but failed. Peter became increasingly violent with her as she tried. Sybilla adored Peter and didn't tell the police, despite her friends' advice. Peter told her today that he no longer wanted to marry her and suggested she leave. She discovered that her student visa had expired two weeks earlier while packing. Last few months were big. Sybilla believes she can stay because she is married to an Australian citizen, especially after Peter mistreated her. Robert was informed by Sybilla. Robert stated he was not surprised and she may remain with him till she found a new place. Robert was kind, Sybilla thought. Sybilla, still in shock, did nothing about her migrant status after two weeks. She tells Robert her story. Robert provides assistance upon hearing this. He claims he can sponsor her remain as an Australian citizen. After some online investigation, Sybilla decides a partner visa may work. After gathering this information, Sybilla asks Robert to help her. Robert, sorry for her, agrees but has a request. He adds that in our country, fairness requires payment for his work. He wants $1,000. Sybilla rushed to deposit the money in his bank account. They start taking selfies to prove they're dating. Knowing Sybilla needed a visa, they encouraged some of their mutual acquaintances to write statements about their connection. They opened an online bank account, deposited the same amount, and only spent the same amount to make it look active. They applied for the partner visa online weeks later. Sybilla requested the 820/801 Partner Class UK/BS Subclass visa. According to the Department of Home Affairs website, this visa takes 20-24 months to process. Sybilla thought everything would be OK and she could stay in Australia. QUESTION: What is Sybilla's current visa status and what conditions would apply to her visa?

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Sybillas current visa status is problematic due to her student visa expiring two weeks earlier As sh... View the full answer