Partner Visas - Offshore Archives - Page 7 of 13 - Down Under Visa

Advantages of a Partner Visa to Australia

by Jeff Harvie | Mar 8, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas - Offshore

At Down Under Visa we have no problem with whether you wish to marry in Australia or in Philippines or other countries. (Down Under Visa can help you with Australian visas for Asia including the Philippines, China, Thailand and Vietnam). No problems whatsoever. It’s...

Don’t try to avoid a partner visa!

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 16, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas - Offshore, Practical Issues, Tourist Visas, Visa Fees

I put up a post recently about why it’s a waste of time trying to get 12 month tourist visas. That was the second one I’d put up in the last 6 months. The last one went up only two weeks ago. Yet lately I get a flood of enquiries asking about 12 month tourist visas! I...

Finishing school in Philippines….or not?

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 8, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Child Visas, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Practical Issues

“She wants them to finish schooling in Philippines!” “My mother wants them to finish schooling…….” “[name of child] wants to finish schooling…..” These are common reasons for Filipino children NOT being included as migrating dependents (aka “secondary applicants”) in...

Partner Visa Price Increase 1 Jan 2015 – Backlash?

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 7, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Practical Issues, Tourist Visas, Visa Fees

I’m sure most of our clients know all too well about the revenue-raising increase in the cost of partner visa applications that happened 1 January 2015. Offshore applications, which are 99% of our applications, have gone up from $3,085.00 to $4,630.00, and fees...

A Thank You from a grateful Down Under Visa client

by Jeff Harvie | Jan 6, 2015 | Partner Visas - Offshore, Testimonials

Someone asked me what was the hardest part of applying for a partner visa for my wife. Was it finding a accredited visa agent? No, Down Under Visa were easy to find. Was it finding someone to trust with the visa process? No, Down Under Visa are the only people I would...

Visa Grant Averages – September-November 2014

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 29, 2014 | Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Tourist Visas, Visa Grants

As I stated in an earlier BLOG post, I’ll be putting up regular posts on how long visas are taking to be granted for Down Under Visa clients. Just note please that: (a) This does not include visas not granted yet. This is only visas that have been granted. (b)...