About Jeff Harvie of Down Under Visa

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Advice for Australian Filipina relationships

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 25, 2015 | Relationship Issues

It doesn’t take long for a man to work out that there is often a great disparity between the financial position of the average Filipino family and himself back in Australia. Financially, Australia is definitely the “lucky country”, and it’s full of safety nets when...

False statements and omissions again. Visa suicide! (and more)

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 20, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements, Tourist Visas

I’m again having to have some words about not making false statements or not leaving out information on Australian visa applications, and the dire consequences of being caught by Public Interest Criteria 4020 (PIC 4020) in the Migration Regulations. I’ve done lots of...

australia.com.ph – an Aussie-friendly directory

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 18, 2015 | Philippines, Uncategorized

It would be safe to assume that most of our BLOG readers and Down Under Visa clients have been to the Philippines at least once. And if you haven’t, no doubt you’ll be heading here in the near future. I remember my first trip here back in the 90’s....

Being a gentleman in the Philippines – Respecting Filipina ladies

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 16, 2015 | Relationship Issues

I like to think I’ve always been a gentleman, despite growing up watching “Carry On…..” movies. I’ve always treated ladies with respect and courtesy. I’m old-fashioned in a lot of my views, and I accept that there are differences in the nature of men and women....

Speedy applications. Is it the best approach to take?

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 12, 2015 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications

I’ve already mentioned about the Silly Season being upon us, and everyone wanting a visa for Christmas, especially tourist visas. I certainly understand the wishes, the hopes and the emotions tied up in the whole thing. But please do understand that we don’t have any...