Administration of visa applications Archives - Page 9 of 11 - Down Under Visa

False documents in the Philippines – How it usually works

by Jeff Harvie | Jun 11, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements

I think you’ve all read my few articles on the Down Under Visa BLOG Page about the risks in making false statements and submitting bogus documents (PIC 4020). Any logical person knows that this is fraud, and especially knows that Australian Government Departments take...

Fake documents = Migration Suicide!

by Jeff Harvie | Apr 27, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements

I’m going to tell you something about several incidents that happened with Down Under Visa clients lately. These are actual incidents that happened in the last week. We protect client confidentiality very closely, however I will explain these incidents without...

Mistakes in documents in the Philippines (English)

by Jeff Harvie | Apr 27, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Advice for Filipinas, Character Requirements

We have clients with this problem all the time at Down Under Visa. In the Philippines they have a different attitude towards being accurate. Not like in Australia where everything has to be perfect. No one cares too much if the dates are right or if the spelling is...

Choosing a good migration agent ……. and then listening to them!

by Jeff Harvie | Apr 7, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Child Visas, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Practical Issues, Tourist Visas

I’ve had some wonderfully positive comments lately on the BLOG from happy clients who are aware of how much we do for them. It’s great to get positive feedback, and we truly appreciate it. I think most people these days come to us after doing a great deal...

That long long wait for an Australian Partner Visa!

by Jeff Harvie | Apr 5, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Visa Grants

I had somebody tell me recently that they felt the response from Down Under Visa after the visa application was lodged was a little “cold”. Very sorry we would ever give that impression. It’s difficult when there is no feedback at all from the Department...

Identity fraud and fake documents, and how they can ruin your life!

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 20, 2014 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Tourist Visas

Considering bending the truth in your Australian visa application? Leaving a few things out? Changing a few facts to look better? Strongly suggest that you don’t! Partner visas, family visas and even tourist visas must meet something known as Public Interest Criteria...