Not according to <| sep |> The person you replied to here is completely wrong . Ignore all of that as it is actually backward . You have a DP now . This is better than an LTVP . When your spouse applies for PR you actually must apply together or your spouse is likely to be rejected . Because how does an application for half a couple make any sense ? Hint it doesn ' t . They won ' t stop you from submitting it that way but they will probably reject . Just apply together . It ' s normal and intended . Ask ICA if you have doubts . There are real people there who are willing to help and actually know how it works . <| sep |> I disagree . I ' ve been smoking for 12 years everyday and it doesn ' t affect me at all . Never had an accident or ticket .