Aussie_Blue Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Hi all I am hoping to be moving out to Aus in the next few months, I have uploaded all the appropriate information - I have submitted my ACRO form and I have a few minor offences from +10 years ago (Non-custodial) I have been requested to organize a statutory declaration for my "previous offences" - In order to ensure I provide the right information in the right manner, can anyone advise a UK lawyer that could view my statement and recommend any necessary changes? Also, once this is finalised/approved by a lawyer - Who should sign this off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 You don’t need a uk lawyer, you need an Australian Registered Migration Agent to check the content and they can either witness the declaration if they are local or a uk solicitor can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie_Blue Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 I have a MA in Australia, its they who suggested I put it together and recommended I get it signed off in the UK? Maybe I have misunderstood their email- So, If I reply back with the content for their approval THEN go to a UK solicitor as a witness? Is there any specific registration or requirement of the UK solicitor or can any local solicitor sign it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie_Blue Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, paulhand said: You don’t need a uk lawyer, you need an Australian Registered Migration Agent to check the content and they can either witness the declaration if they are local or a uk solicitor can do it. Hi Paul, I have a MA in Australia, its they who suggested I put it together and recommended I get it signed off in the UK? Maybe I have misunderstood their email- So, If I reply back with the content for their approval THEN go to a UK solicitor as a witness? Is there any specific registration or requirement of the UK solicitor or can any local solicitor sign it  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Aussie_Blue said: Hi Paul, I have a MA in Australia, its they who suggested I put it together and recommended I get it signed off in the UK? Maybe I have misunderstood their email- So, If I reply back with the content for their approval THEN go to a UK solicitor as a witness? Is there any specific registration or requirement of the UK solicitor or can any local solicitor sign it  If you have an agent already, then assuming they are a Registered Migration Agent, you should do as they suggest as they know your case. I have only provided general comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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