About Jeff Harvie of Down Under Visa

Travel ban in and out of Philippines eased! Things are looking up!

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 28, 2020 | Philippines

I’ll be fairly brief today, because the news pretty much speaks for itself. Getting in and out of Philippines for both outgoing Filipinos AND (some) incoming Australians has become easier as travel bans ease. And in time, it will get easier again. ...

Endless Onshore Tourist Visa Stays – At an end?

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 21, 2020 | Tourist Visas

Since COVID-19, there has been a bit of a change in approach in the Department with the handling of ONSHORE Tourist Visa (aka Onshore Visitor Visa) applications. Many of you will know this. The rule USED to be that they did not want you to spend more time inside...

Australian Travel Ban Exemptions. Are they a formality?

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 14, 2020 | Australian Visa Applications

There is a travel ban to Australia at the moment. It would be a serious understatement to say “I’m sure everyone is aware of it.” Well, actually we still get the occasional assessment from someone who seems unaware, or maybe they’re just hopeful that us...

Australian Partner Visas – English Language Requirement

by Jeff Harvie | Oct 8, 2020 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas

I think most of you have heard the news about the English Language requirement which will be applied to Australian Partner Visa applications. Many of you are going to worry about whether your lady from Philippines or other Asian countries is going to be...

Down Under Visa – Still getting Partner Visa grants

by Jeff Harvie | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized

Partner Visa Grants Yes, Australian Partner Visa grants are still happening. The Department isn’t especially speedy at the moment, that’s a fact. But they are still receiving visa applications, and they are still granting them. Here’s a couple...