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Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You appear to be using the Australian template. If you are making your declaration in the UK, before a UK notary / solicitor then you need to use the UK template. It is quite similar. STATUTORY DECLARATION TEMPLATE.pdf STATUTORY DECLARATION TEMPLATE.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmf1977 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 OK thanks. Any opinion on the content though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 OK thanks. Any opinion on the content though? I attached the UK version. No comment on the content! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It is unclear from the above if you did commit insurance fraud or it was a misunderstanding. In one section you deny it but then later seem to admit to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Parley Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Not sure whether you can claim innocence in a stat dec to a charge you have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty too. But I'm not an expert in these matters. But I would have thought stick to the facts as per the court outcomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ned Kelly Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If i were in your shoes i would take it on the chin and let the DIAC know you are sorry ect. If you come across with the original stat/dec they may think you are a teller of tall stories. Now i am not for one minute judging you but people behind a desk in oz may. Just bite the bullet like you did in court and take it on the chin. cheers Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor30 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 First thing I would do is remove the address details from your post mate. This is a public forum, probably not the best to publish name address etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VERYSTORMY Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If i were you i would be speaking to a good migration agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmf1977 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 I already have a case officer and have had my medicals done, all I need to submit is this statutory declaration and my wifes police certificate so it's a bit late for a migration agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Given the importance of the stat dec - the two offences have a total of 12 months potential imprisonment, which is the usual fail point under the charcter requirement, i think this is a great time to speak to an agent to review it before you send. That is what some of them specalise in. Yes, you will pay a fee for the service, but given the risk, in my opinion well worth it. I believe Allan from Go Matilda has a specialism in visas involving convictions and can probably advise very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmf1977 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Oh okay I didn't realise they would be able to advise me on just a small part of my application. Thank you I will contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I think your drafts are problematic. They generally come across as denying responsibility (I did not consider that my actions were a serious offence). You seem to be ignoring the jail sentences (which are the serious bits) and focusing instead on the community service. You also say in relation to the DVDs that you are an honest person and have not been in trouble since. But that is not supported by the evidence. You also need to address the fact that you committed the insurance fraud after applying for a visa and why you have not notified DIBP of the change in circumstances before now. I think you need professional advice - I suspect they will advise you to lead with the offence/sentence, then explain circumstances, then express serious remorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Something I missed on the first reading, is that the suspended sentences add up to 12 months. Whether suspended or not, sentences of 12 months or more are problematic for immigration and mean failing the character test. It is still possible to get a waiver though, but I agree that you are in a very delicate situation and I would not be handling this by myself. Had you declared these convictions at time of application or will this be news to the CO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Que Sera Sera Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Go Matilda want £420 minimum house as I am not a client of theirs even though all I want them to do is to look at my police certificate and advise me on the wording of the stat. dec. seems an awful lot of money for what is probably only going to be an hours work. How much is your visa application fee? If you lose that the £420 will be nothing! Take the advice your situation is serious you may not get your visa without help.:no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Go Matilda want £420 minimum house as I am not a client of theirs even though all I want them to do is to look at my police certificate and advise me on the wording of the stat. dec. seems an awful lot of money for what is probably only going to be an hours work. It's your call - but I would expect your visa to be rejected since you appear to have applied for a visa and then gone out and committed an offence shortly afterwards that got you sentences totalling 12 months. Your own attempt at a statement sends many wrong messages. An agent might be able to save your application - I don't know but in your position I would be paying the agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 To be honest I do think you need some help in preparing this. I find both Stat Decs very confusing to read and to be honest sounds dodgy that you would have advised your wife to leave her rings at home???? Sorry don't want to be harsh but I do think you should seek professional help with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I would say that given you have handed over a fairly large amount of money already for the visa and there is a very strong chance it will be rejected, then 420 is a small price to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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