I am growing concerned about having a partner who is not a teacher. I began registration for the UNI fair and the website indicates that 95% of teachers hired at the fair are single or married couples.

I currently have a longtime boyfriend. I want for him to join me on my overseas career path and he is totally supportive.

We would be willing to marry (we are committed partners who just haven't really considered marriage because we are not religious) in order for the visa issue to be easier, but I am worried that I won't be able to find a job if I am married.

Anyway, we wouldn't be getting married until later in the spring, so as of now, I am single.

What are the possible outcomes of applying for a job as a single person, being hired, and THEN getting married? We are willing and able to cover all of his expenses, so it would not really change what comes out of the pockets of the school.

Are there countries where the visa issue is so difficult that even if we were married, he still could not join me? What are possible reactions from the school?

I really want this to work. I have waited a long time to have a partner who is willing to join me and the thought of that being an obstacle is overwhelmingly disappointing.

Thanks in advance.