Suzee
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I flew Singapore Airlines to Oz last month and was allowed 2 bags weighing a total of 30kg as standard (I actually had a total of 5 bags weighing 90kg for 3 of us)
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my husband's visa was granted today - subclass 100, CO was VF :biggrin:
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Sorry Andy, can't help as I didn't actually notice that when filling out the form. So my answer is we didn't write anything!! Only submitted last month so guess there is a chance they could ask for further information but they haven't so far.
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We didn't send any financial information at all, apart from a statement showing we had a joint bank account (although it didn't show the balance, luckily as there's not much in there!). They come come bank and asked for my UK citizenship certificate (as sponsor) but nothing about finances...yet... We sent what I thought were significant photos where we could prove the date - eg photos from years ago when we looked significantly younger, photos of family members from each side together that were clearly taken years apart and holiday snaps with obvious backgrounds. I scanned 2 or 3 to a page and made reference to them in my statement. Also made sure we had some kind of evidence for each year we've been together which car insurance, house insurance, mortgate statements covered easily. We only sent 2 stat decs from friends (as we haven't told relatives yet!) but sent in a couple of wedding invitations addressed to us both, and postcards from friends/family addressed to both with a clear date stamp as to when they were posted. Not sure why I kept these things but they have come in handy. :biggrin:
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I'm from Victoria and been in the UK for 13 years, acquiring a husband and a couple of kids along the way :wink: The partner visa is for my British husband who has been to Oz before but not for more than 3 weeks at a time. Similar to Snifter, we are happy here but I am finding the long winters very difficult and really miss having my family near by (which I have only found since having the kids). The downside of that is moving away from his parents, who are likely to be gutted although hopefully not surprised. We see them for a weekend every 6 weeks or so and they dote on the grandkids....we are seeing them this weekend and will be telling them our plans....hope it goes ok. Whilst I can't wait to go, we are in no particular hurry for the visa and will make plans about when to go later in the year once decisions about our current work situations are made. I really really hope my husband likes Australia (we are going to Melbourne) - it has been his decision to apply for the visa now, I have kept quiet about moving back as I wanted it to be his decision. But if it really doesn't work we can always move back (finances permitting!). I can't quite believe it's happening and think I'll feel a huge weight lifted once the visas is actually issued.
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We have a case officer!! Have just had an email asking for 2 bits of further information (one is a question not filled out on the application form :embarrassed:) and asking for health and character checks after 15/05/13.
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Maxime Godrie - we are on a very similar timescale. Visa sent 14/02/13, money taken already (not sure when but just checked and it's gone!) ...and Nikocs too...
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Good luck to you msoks27! I feel such a relief and so excited to have sent it off, I'm not sure why as there's still such a long wait ahead. We just signed our statements ourselves, no solicitor/witness...
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Congratulations squarepusher :biggrin: Application posted off today - let the waiting begin.....
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Good point! I have condensed to as many pages as I can onto A4 so they should just be able to chuck it straight through the scanner. I will post it off today :cool:
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I hope if I send off my application without payslips, they could always ask for them if required? Thanks for the replies.
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Thanks for the quick reply Snifter. I've been told the birth/marriage certificates need certifying but colour copies of the passports don't....so I have done that. I might include the original supporting docs (tickets etc) just incase. But I still don't get the payslips - is it just to show he is able to support you? I'm the sponsor but not sure if I could dig up 2 years of payslips...
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I am also ready to post off my husband's application :biggrin: I've photocopied (in colour) all documents onto A4 paper as I read somewhere they have to scan it all....do you think this is ok or should I include the originals too? Also I've seen a few people mention payslips - have I missed something as I haven't seen anything specifically requesting them? thanks in advance!
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We are also looking to submit my husbands visa application in the next month or so, just getting final bits together. Readstogo, your husband sounds very similar to mine! We only have 2 stat decs from Aussie friends in the UK (all we have left!) and one from Australia. Have loads of other "evidence" so hope that is ok, although we can always ask for some if requested.