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A Philippines Wedding for an Australian – Is it for you?

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 11, 2018 | Partner Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore

I have clients who ask me all the time whether they should marry in Australia or marry in the Philippines. Usually in there is the question “Which is better?”, and sometimes “Which way does the Department or Embassy prefer?” for an Australian Partner Visa...

Visa Grant Notices – Read them! No one will remind you!

by Jeff Harvie | Jun 20, 2018 | Administration of visa applications, Partner Visas

Monitoring Important Dates on Visa Grant Notices Contrary to the heading, this isn’t a cranky post. But I hope it grabbed the attention, which it was designed to do. This is definitely meant to be a sound warning to read important dates on your visa grant...

Fiancee from Philippines – Still legally married

by Jeff Harvie | Jun 9, 2018 | Partner Visas

We get many enquiries from lovesick Australian men who’ve met Filipina girl’s who’ve stolen their hearts. And being the positive and trusting chaps that Aussies tend to be, the fact that the lady is still legally married often doesn’t phase them. They will...

Age gaps and Australian Partner Visas. Does it matter?

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 9, 2018 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas

This is an area of common concern, and my guess is that for every one prospective Australian sponsor who asks me “Will the differences in our ages cause a problem?”, maybe ten keep quiet. Will the age gap – the fact that you are 20 years, or 30 years, or...

Australian Filipina couples – other priorities?

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 8, 2018 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas

I remember when our partner visa was granted. It was a Prospective Marriage Visa, actually. Mila was in Hong Kong. She was supposed to give a months notice to her employer, otherwise she would have to sacrifice a months pay. Guess what? She sacrificed a months pay,...

Permanent Partner Visa Refusal Risk

by Jeff Harvie | Jan 30, 2018 | Partner Visas, Partner Visas - Onshore

Having any Australian visa refused is bad. No question about it. Visa refusal is heart-breaking. But I can think of very few things worse than spending all that time……literally years!…..bringing your Filipina wife from Philippines to Australia, and...