SarahRob198

In the process of applying for a resident return visa, can't afford to pay for an agent so was looking for anyone who has also applied for the same to maybe write out a little checklist for me and any documents i would need to include please, if they could this would be brilliant, thank you very much in advance, Sarah.

Want2BinOz

Hi Sarah,

I worked from the checklist provided on the DIAC website, here is the link - http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/_pdf/155-checklist.pdf

I can't advise you specifically as to what documents you ought to include but in my case as I mentione din a previous post I included everythign and a bit more just to be sure.

Good luck!

SarahRob198

Yeah awesome, thank you very much for this link want2b, just before i read your post my partner came up to me with it also, thank you again and i still wish you luck

zzidane

Hi Sarah

The checklist ie evidence that will need to be sent will be different for each individual application. I recently got an RRV successfuly aproved but used an agent in the process. If you read the qualifiying requirements from the DIAC website then I technicaly did not meet the requirements.
I originaly started the process myself but got conflicting and negative info from posts off this and other forums, DIAC and over the phone from Australia house.
I have also read posts of people in the same situation have their's rejected due to lack of or incorrect info sent.
If you could let us know more info ie time spent in Oz reasons for leaving and wanting to return, ties to Oz etc then if similar then maybe someone can let you know what they sent.

Pollyana

Her story is in her other posts and as you say it really does come down to individual circumstances. Personally I think she needs to talk to an agent before submitting it, but I'm not sure she wants to take that advice

SarahRob198

Thanks Zziande by the sounds of things an agent is the way forward, is it worth chancing missing one thing off and having to start all over again, pay another £200 plus the fee of an agent anyway because we couldn't do it a second time without an agent!! We need to talk this over in depth and decide what to do, an agent would be there to give us that peace of mind that everything has been included, can i just ask what agent you used please? Thanks again.

SarahRob198

Looks as though we will be going through with an agent for my RRV

Bermudashorts

Glad to hear it. I am wondering why you wouldn't listen to rest of us but well done zzidane for changing your mind!

SarahRob198

Can anyone tell me where the visa number is on the visa please? There is so many different numbers lol

deannos

Can i ask what agent was recommended, i never really found one who deals with the RRV. If it was a clear case, 100% surety of getting one, they didn't want to know

Want2BinOz

Hi deannos, I know your question isn't directed at me but having sent emails and made phone calls recently regarding my own RRV situation, I contacted Ian Harrop, George Lombard, Go Matilda and a couple of others I won't bother mentioning because they couldn't be bothered getting back to me.
Go Matilda indicated that they thought Ian Harrop would be best to help with my particualr RRV query.

SarahRob198

D'ya know what i have gone with Ian Harrop and the service over the phone is absolutely brilliant, they have done nothing but help me (obviously as it is their job lol) but i haven't felt awkward about phoning up. Just hope i get it now ;0 I would recommend him so far though.
Good luck everyone xXXx

Pollyana

Ian Harrop has been mentioned frequently in the past on here for work in the RRv area

moneypenny20

The sticker appears to have changed since I got mine but a quick google tells me it's now the long one on the top left hand side.

zzidane

I know its been said before but I've used Ian Harrop for all my visa applications the most recent with our RRV's and our pending childs 101 application. Dealt mainly with Jenny but none the less not a bad word to say about them.
Also if your wasting your time then they will be honest too and tell you. Money well spent in if you ask me. Can't wait to get back over there!!