tracyscotland Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi, I am married with 2 kids, 5 & 3 and hoping to get a 190 visa in the next year or so. I am a nurse in Scotland and am just starting the process of sorting paperwork etc for my skills assessment. My family will be coming on my visa. I was reading various posts here and immi gov site and it has got me wondering. 1) Do we all have to pass medicals or just me/ the adults 2) Do both of us have criminal record checks or just the main applicant. I had a IN10 (driving with no insurance) in 1996, does this count on my application? My husband got an enhanced disclosure done a couple of years ago for driving busses and I discovered he has a list of juvie charges, theft, assault etc. He was in prison a couple of times...a couple of months each. This was up till approx 18 years when he stopped being an arse, I met him when he was 21 and knew he had been an idiot but only recently knew the extent. We are both 36, so he has been a good boy for 18 years. I am now unsure what to do about my visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 If he served time in prison they take this into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 He should be ok it has been mentioned on PIO many times that the cut off point is normally 1 year in prison, but this next bit is vitally important ..... tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when applying for your visa, or they will find you out. Best if luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Tracy. 'Normally' any time spent in prison for a 'continuous' period of 12 months will then impact on any application. However time spent in prison if as you say a few months at a time then this should be no problem. I'm not that genned up on some other stuff, but yes, you both need medicals done, and I doubt very much if driving without insurance would count. To allay any fears I am fairly sure that only periods in custody 12 months or more will have a negative (possible) result in your application. Cheers Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Tibenham Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The HOFF has it so right - disclose everything and with these offences so long ago, you will hopefully be OK :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I think like the others say be honest and upfront. I think it depends on the type of index offence as well. Not sure about the medicals I had mine yesterday ( am going alone) but there was a nurse there with her husband children all having medicals but i didnt ask her which visa etc.. I just wanted to wish you good luck tho x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Good luck, be honest with diac, as they don't leave any stone un- turned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeighandGordon Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Tracy go for it .It should be fine we have been in the same situation for 4 months and now leave for oz in 2 weeks so dont give up on your dream pal.pm me if you want to know anything tracy .We are near stirling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I think it's the sentence rather than the actual time spent in prison that they take into account. So for example if he was sentenced to five months but only served two, it'd still count as 5 for DIAC purposes. The 12months cut off has been mentioned on here before, but I wouldn't take any chances and would talk to a registered migration agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am sure the Hoff is always right! :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for all your replies, I will find an agent and ask their opinion. I hope it will be good news. He is such a different person now than he was in his youth, he will be gutted if this ruins our chance of going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 When you have an issues like Character Issues - you should always consult a Registered Migration Agent. Richard Greegan at Overseas Emigration is a good one to contact - he is based in Edinburgh. http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/79character.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I couldn't find the Disclosure today ...finally found it mixed in with other documents... so I will phone tomorrow. His record starts at 14 and ends a 20. Mostly fines and community service but at 16 given 2 years probation and detained for 3 months, (total sentence) at 17. I will speak to OE tomorrow but I guess if we are ok to go ahead I should send the disclosure with my application and a statement from my husband???? Just to be totally upfront and honest. I hope we have a chance because I am going to have to smack the back of his head if we can't go :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Disclosure Scotland is not the Polce Check that you require for a visa application. It is from ACRO - once you receive a CO after your application is lodged, the Police Certificate is requested. Police Certificates are only valid for 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trasi Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 i have sent you a PM XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I was thinking of including the Disclosure 1) because it is detailed and it contains all information they might request and 2) to be upfront and honest so they might say, "ok they are not hiding anything, we won't just refuse them outright". It wasn't intended and my criminal records check, just additional information. I read about the ACRO in another post and saved it to my favorites for future, I hope :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 didn't get the PM:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trasi Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 sorry, only just sent it....... should have it now xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playghirl Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Disclose all. You will need him to write a letter reflecting on his actions , how he changed , the remorse he few and why he will never fall back to old ways. My husband had to do this for his two charges as a minor, and more than 20 years ago. It will all be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks, I am flitting between it will be fine and oh crap we can't go!:err: I am actually annoying myself! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playghirl Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Honestly it will be fine! Stop stressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I know there's no point in telling you to stop stressing, so instead I suggest you insist that your husband give you a back massage, do all the dishes, and generally be your adoring slave. Just in case - tell him it will build up some more good karma for him which will help with the visa application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Talk to an agent and get a consultation and some advice. They will be up to speed on all the recent immigration changes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I am sure the Hoff is always right! :-p :rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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