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The dangers of becoming unlawful in Australia

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 3, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues

You know what we at Down Under Visa like most of all about offshore visa applications, ie. Australian visa applications lodged here in Manila? No deadlines! No expiry dates. Yes, everyone wants their visa application lodged as quickly as possible, however it’s not the...

Sending money to the Philippines

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 17, 2015 | Practical Issues, Relationship Issues

If you are an Australian and have a relationship with a girl from the Philippines, the issue of money will come up somewhere along the way. Ideally it should never be a major factor in your relationship, and if it is? Well, maybe it’s time to do a bit of reflecting....

Did you receive our documents?

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 15, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues

A common question received by Down Under Visa. It’s also common for applicants to worry about things going missing, and yes we do understand this concern. Losses of documents would certainly lead to delays. This is why we have two solid recommendations for sending us...

Identity Issues and Australian Visa Applications

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 13, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Character Requirements, Practical Issues

Identity issues come up all the time with Australian visa applications, and we at Down Under Visa need to deal with these issues in a way that will help you in the long term. This may be annoying and frustrating in the short term, but so be it. You engaged our...

Down Under Visa – helping Australian Filipina couples

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 10, 2015 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues, Visa Grants

Down Under Visa started because “I had a dream”. Not literally, however it was a bit like that. I got involved with online discussion forums for western/Filipina couples many years ago, and ended up running one myself with a few mates. The thing is, I found that I got...

De facto? Or Marriage? Advice for Australian Filipina couples

by Jeff Harvie | Jun 26, 2015 | Practical Issues, Relationship Issues

In the eyes of Australian migration law, you may apply for a Subclass 309 or Subclass 820 partner visa based on: Marriage, or; A de facto relationship (ie. live-in relationship or common-law marriage) The law makes no differentiation and the case officers in the...