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Examples of false statements and bogus documents

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 28, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements, Practical Issues

As a continuation to the issue of making false statements and the consequences (ie. PIC 4020, and 3 year bans), here are a few of the things we at Down Under Visa have had to deal with lately. No names mentioned, and to anyone who recognises themselves please...

False statements and bogus documents on visa applications

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 26, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements, Practical Issues, Uncategorized

False statements and bogus documents in Australian visa applications are something we come across far too often at Down Under Visa. Public Interest Criteria 4020 is part of the Migration Regulations (Cth) 1994, and is the law that covers: False or misleading...

Bringing her straight back after the wedding. Possible?

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 19, 2015 | Administration of visa applications, Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Practical Issues

“I want to come over to the Philippines and marry her, then I want to bring her straight back with me.” I imagine I’ve written something on this topic before, but it needs to be covered again. I would say that Down Under Visa would get a couple of these requests...

“Surely they……..?” Probably the worst question!

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 17, 2015 | Administration of visa applications, Practical Issues

Surely you can’t be serious? I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley. Remember that movie? They called it “Airplane!” in America, and “Flying High” in Australia. And I constantly think of that line whenever anyone says “Surely they…….??” And we get to...

Certain golden rules for Partner Visas

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 12, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Practical Issues

With Partner Visas and Prospective Marriage Visas, there are certain golden rules which we simply can’t get around. These are some of the issues Down Under Visa face every week. The “must have met in person” rule. This is set into law. Set in the regulations. You may...

Defining “Argue” – A continuation of the last BLOG post

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 3, 2015 | Practical Issues

Strange how the word “argue” can make people want to argue? Looking at it, it has the same effect on me! “What? I’m not arguing! Who says I’m arguing??” In hindsight, probably should have used a less confrontational word in a title...