Australian Visa Applications Archives - Page 16 of 60 - Down Under Visa

Divorce and re-marriage in the Philippines for westerners

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 18, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues

The Family Code of the Philippines states: Art. 26. All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines, in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except those prohibited...

“Eligible” New Zealand Citizens

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 3, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications

In order to sponsor a partner for a fiancee visa (prospective marriage visa) or a spouse visa (partner visa) from Philippines to Australia, amongst many other requirements, the prospective sponsor must be either: (a) An Australian Citizen, (b) An Australian Permanent...

Risky visa applications to Australia

by Jeff Harvie | Sep 27, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications

Here at Down Under Visa we assess every visa application before we take it on. We have a NO button on our assessment form, and I would hit that button every single day. Some cases are weak, and we don’t want to take them on. We make enough of a legitimate income...

Visa applications – the importance of being patient

by Jeff Harvie | Sep 1, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas

Is a partner visa from Philippines to Australia a stressful process? How about tourist visa applications for the Filipina girl you’re in love with? Is the process fraught with worry and stress? The answer is a very big YES. It’s always been that way, and always will....

Take your Australian visa application and visa grant seriously

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 22, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications, Visa Grants

I’ve said this many many times. Australian visas are grants. They are not rights! The Federal Government is Constitutionally allowed to make laws to decide who gets into Australia and who doesn’t, and that’s just what they do. You have the right to apply for a visa...

Shortchanging a visa application and refused visas

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 18, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas, Tourist Visas

At Down Under Visa we push you! And I make no apologies for that and never will. We aim for the highest standards in information and supporting evidence and essential documentation. No shortcuts. No rush jobs. No slapping it all together and hoping for the best. We...