F2.15 Verification (01/10/2001)

F2.15.1 Interviews

1. Visa and immigration officers will usually conduct an interview with both principal applicant and spouse to determine whether the couple is living together in a genuine and stable marriage.
2. Interviews may be waived if a visa or immigration officer is satisfied without an interview that the couple is living together in a genuine and stable marriage.
3. Visa and immigration officers may also conduct interviews at the end of the deferral period (see F2.30) to determine whether the couple is living together in a genuine and stable marriage.

F2.15.5 Family details

Visa and immigration officers may refer to former applications lodged by applicants, family members of applicants, or sponsors in order to verify declarations made by applicants about their family details (such as the number of family members, the whereabouts of family members, or an applicant's or partner's marital status).

Effective 01/10/2001