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RachelH Mar 22nd 2007 11:41 pm

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That will be fine - stop worrying!!

Tracemul7 Mar 22nd 2007 11:49 pm

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Originally Posted by kristyhans (Post 4551143)
So we don't need the statement from the people in the UK witnessed then? I have had people write them, sign them, date them with their contact details etc. You think that would be ok?

the UK stat decs do need witnessing.
various professional ppl can do it, eg doctor, dentist, teacher etc
doesnt need to be a solicitor.

Tracey

fin Mar 22nd 2007 11:55 pm

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Ok lol

So I have conflicting answers lol

One says the UK statements do and one says they don't

arrghhhh

and you tell me not to panic :rofl: this is my life we're talking about, I'm entitled to panic :p

Someone help! :rofl:

RachelH Mar 22nd 2007 11:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Tracemul7 (Post 4551175)
the UK stat decs do need witnessing.
various professional ppl can do it, eg doctor, dentist, teacher etc
doesnt need to be a solicitor.

Tracey

But I thought that the UK stat decs were not even part of the basic requirement but that people on here just suggested you send a couple in to support your application? Isnt it just the Aussie ones that are actually required as part of the application?

RachelH Mar 23rd 2007 12:14 am

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Right - I am going to check on the immigration website right now.

fin Mar 23rd 2007 12:18 am

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Thanks Rachel, I would do it myself but I'm at work at the moment and shouldn't even be in here! lol

Pollyana Mar 23rd 2007 12:20 am

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Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 4551188)
But I thought that the UK stat decs were not even part of the basic requirement but that people on here just suggested you send a couple in to support your application? Isnt it just the Aussie ones that are actually required as part of the application?

The Aussie ones need to be signed and witnessed as they should be on the official Stat dec form and are a legal document under Australian law. Because the British Stat Decs are being sent to the Australian authorities, they are not covered by the same laws, and so it is not so important for them to be witnessed.
(NOTE - I am talking about Stat Decs for proof of rel'ship for Spouse visas ONLY, not about any other Stat Decs that may be required. )
Although it isn't essential to have Stat Decs from British sources as well as from Australian ones, they do help to create a rounded picture of the relationship - shows that the couple has friends/family in both countries that support the rel'ship.

RachelH Mar 23rd 2007 12:21 am

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http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/_pdf...ist-spouse.pdf

Kristy - this is the link to the spouse visa checklist.

It says on there:

"at least two statutory declarations Form 888 preferably from individuals who are Australian citizens" etc etc.

So you only need two. And if you have the two from Aussie citizens, then I would think you only need the certified copies of their passports.

Any more than two is not required, therefore the way I interpret it, you dont need to provide certified copies of their details.

Of course this is just my interpretation.

fin Mar 23rd 2007 12:27 am

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Thanks Pollyanna :)

You're a star! (and so are all you other lovely people who always help me in my panicked moments!)

I'm not sleeping very well at the moment and we've not even applied yet! I can't wait til it's all over and we have his visa stamped!! (If they allow him in!!)

Thanks again Rachel x

shiels Mar 23rd 2007 2:21 am

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Originally Posted by kristyhans (Post 4550875)
Oh No!!! :confused:

Do we need certified copies of passports of the Aus citizens who have done the stat decs?? :(

Im pretty sure our were'nt certified, they were just copies. :confused:
We only sent in one from an Aussie as thats all we know!!!! C x

shiels Mar 23rd 2007 2:23 am

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Originally Posted by GaryVFR8 (Post 4548139)
Hi Everyone!

Just got our VISA!!!!:D

It took approx 21 days including weekends for our visa to through, This included the C/O wanting some more info. We front loaded our Meds and PCC.
Me and my wife have been married for 2 years.
Just a bit of Info which might help people decide when to apply.
Off to the pub now
Gary :beer: and Vikky



CONGRATULATIONS!!!
lots of celebrating over the weekend then!!!!! C x

shiels Mar 23rd 2007 2:24 am

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Originally Posted by Tracemul7 (Post 4548753)
Hey Folks,

my hubby also got his spouse visa today!!!!!! wooohooooooo
sent it on 28th feb, same day as Gary i think.
we had same c/o too!

i'm soooooo happy. heading for adelaide in june.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :rofl: :rofl: :thumbsup: :thumbup:

best of luck to you all

Tracey and Jof

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!isnt it a great feeling!!! Enjoy!!!! C x

cazza_79 Mar 23rd 2007 3:44 am

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Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 4550708)
Congrats too to Tracey and Jof and to the Elliotts of course!!

Carrie - when are you planning to go? And whereabouts are you in the UK now? I must update the stats as there are so many of us now on here!!

We are off to Brissie too.........but not until early 08.

hi, we are going to go back to Northern suburbs of brisbane which is where i was from originally. I am going to go back with the children in Nov of this year and my husband will follow me out next feb. has anyone else dont it like this?????
we are in Hertfordshire at the moment.

RachelH Mar 23rd 2007 4:01 am

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Originally Posted by cazza_79 (Post 4552007)
hi, we are going to go back to Northern suburbs of brisbane which is where i was from originally. I am going to go back with the children in Nov of this year and my husband will follow me out next feb. has anyone else dont it like this?????
we are in Hertfordshire at the moment.

Hi Carrie - we are going to northern suburbs too.......probably somewhere like Windsor, wooloowin, Clayfield, somewhere like that.......I would prefer to be further out but hubby likes to be near the action!!

fin Mar 23rd 2007 4:01 am

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Originally Posted by cazza_79 (Post 4552007)
hi, we are going to go back to Northern suburbs of brisbane which is where i was from originally. I am going to go back with the children in Nov of this year and my husband will follow me out next feb. has anyone else dont it like this?????
we are in Hertfordshire at the moment.

Hi.

We were thinking of me going back first and husband following in a months time but not sure if we'd both have to enter Aus together (as I'm the Aussie) so was wondering the same Q. Not sure if we will be doing it like this now though as thinking of having a 3 day stop over.

We're going to Northern Brissie and all. used to live in Bracken Ridge but will be going to Petrie way most prob.


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