adamhe

23 minutes ago, Deep1991 said:

Congrats bro can u share wht all documents or explanation helps u to get out of tht situation if u dnt mind and did they approve nom and visa together or they ask for explanantion frst. It will help lot of people 

Thanks mate.

Nomination was approved same day as they served me with the letter 08/08/18.

The main things we had to prove were:

-That it would cause significant stress to an Australian resident or citizen if I was to not have my visa approved.

My partner is studying at the moment (she is a citizen) and my baby is obviously a citizen so I am the only breadwinner in the household so that helped. For that we had to supply her TAFE documents, our joint bank account details etc.

- That I had significantly contributed to the Australian economy and communities (member of surf life savers, charities etc)

I am not a member of any charities or clubs (that would of helped) but I do pay a lot of tax so we sent my last 2 years PAYG summaries.

- I had made a genuine mistake.

I had but this was hard to prove. My MA helped write a letter along with the HR manager of my employer to explain my character etc and that I had made a genuine mistake I hadn't tried to hide anything etc.

We also included my mortgage documents to show we owned a home here etc.

Hope this helps!

On 09/08/2018 at 17:56, adamhe said:

Hi everyone,

I have been a silent reader on here for a while now. I received what I thought was going to be my 'Golden Phonecall' 2 days ago and with the risk of ridicule I just thought I would share my situation and ask for any advice....

short story I applied for my PR in December 17 I am currently on a 457 as a marketing specialist. My friend applied in November 17 and received PR June 18 working at the same company so I had a good feeling mine was due soon but having heard some horror stories on here I didn't want to count my chickens.

When I applied for my 457 the question any convictions came up. I have had 2 cautions in my life one 14 years ago for drunken disorderly (I'm from Newcastle it's a standard rap) and one 9 years ago for damaging property (again drunk put a cone on someone's car and scratched it) advice given at the time was don't mention it as they are cautions not convictions. When I applied for my PR these showed up on my police checks my MA said don't worry we will write a stat dec saying you misinterpreted conviction and caution and you are sorry, a different person etc (which is true I am 32 years old I have built a house here and have a Australian partner and son. I think in England a lot of things we did seemed normal in our environment but it takes moving somewhere new to realise how stupid and childish you are!) 

Fastforward to the phone call 2 days ago and you guessed it the response says more info needed it says  I made bogus statements in my 457 and I have 28 days to respond as to why. It is a very strongly worded letter and says if they find my explanation not good enough my visa maybe refused.

I guess my reason for the post is:

1. Don't be stupid like me in the first place

2. If you are then admit it on your 457 no matter how minor it might seem!

3. Any advice?

Thanks Adam

Hi guys,

After not sleeping for 2 months and putting our house up for sale as we were convinced I was going home I received the golden phone call from my MA to let me know of my visa approval on Monday-the day after my son's first birthday

p.s the immi website updated within an hour with my approval (I know because I was checking it 3 times a day!)

I wish you all the best on your applications and thank you for the advice I have received in the forum-some great people in here

Timeline below:

Occupation: Marketing Specialist

Stream: TRT

Date applied: 15/12/17

S57 Natural justice letter served: 08/08/18

S57 Explanation letter returned: 15/08/18

Visa Granted: 08/10/18

Country: England  

3 minutes ago, ali said:

I agree with your agent - a letter detailing how you misinterpreted conviction and caution, how you've seen the error of your ways, never been in trouble since etc (i'd leave out the bit about it being 'normal in Newcastle' lol.

Character references may be helpful from both UK and people who have known you here in Aus - ? your boss, 

Good luck .. your post does provide a cautionary note for people.

Thanks Ali yes I will leave the bit out about Newcastle haha! It is called a PIC 4020 and apparently from November 17 it has been enforced a lot more than in the past. The more I read about it the more I am worrying now! 

22 minutes ago, lucky_mo said:

Hey @adamhe

well I have read your post again and again. I think you need an expertise on this specific issue All I can suggest please seek advice from few other MAs instead of relying on just one MA.

I wish you a ALL THE VERY BEST and  you get a decision on your favour 

 

Thanks mate!

14 minutes ago, boo-yaa said:

That's bad luck mate. I didn't think cautions would show up on your police certificate however??

Take advise from your MA but maybe go down the lines of - you didn't think they were relevant as they were only Cautions and not convictions?

Maybe a letter from a member of the community as a character reference?

We all do stupid things when we were younger mate, that's just part of growing up - good luck!!

Thanks mate yes apparently even cautions before the age of 16 show up!

Hi everyone,

I have been a silent reader on here for a while now. I received what I thought was going to be my 'Golden Phonecall' 2 days ago and with the risk of ridicule I just thought I would share my situation and ask for any advice....

short story I applied for my PR in December 17 I am currently on a 457 as a marketing specialist. My friend applied in November 17 and received PR June 18 working at the same company so I had a good feeling mine was due soon but having heard some horror stories on here I didn't want to count my chickens.

When I applied for my 457 the question any convictions came up. I have had 2 cautions in my life one 14 years ago for drunken disorderly (I'm from Newcastle it's a standard rap) and one 9 years ago for damaging property (again drunk put a cone on someone's car and scratched it) advice given at the time was don't mention it as they are cautions not convictions. When I applied for my PR these showed up on my police checks my MA said don't worry we will write a stat dec saying you misinterpreted conviction and caution and you are sorry, a different person etc (which is true I am 32 years old I have built a house here and have a Australian partner and son. I think in England a lot of things we did seemed normal in our environment but it takes moving somewhere new to realise how stupid and childish you are!) 

Fastforward to the phone call 2 days ago and you guessed it the response says more info needed it says  I made bogus statements in my 457 and I have 28 days to respond as to why. It is a very strongly worded letter and says if they find my explanation not good enough my visa maybe refused.

I guess my reason for the post is:

1. Don't be stupid like me in the first place

2. If you are then admit it on your 457 no matter how minor it might seem!

3. Any advice?

Thanks Adam