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Assurance of Support; ?
Topic Started: Apr 29 2008, 09:32:48 AM (1,003 Views)
JenbeTas	May 12 2008, 10:46:09 AM Post #21
Hippie Wannabe sailing the deep blue sea Posts: 1,197 Group: Members** Member #31 Joined: Feb 18, 2007 I come from... Rushville, Illinois......unfortunately I now live in... Kuala Lumpur till we suffer thru my partner's visa I'm planning to move to... Home to Australia ASAP!!!!!!!	i<3sydney Mon May 12, 2008 9:00 am i'm just guessing, because i don't really know as i don't work in immigration or for centrelink. but i'm guessing yes, it depends the aussie half's income/education and skills. they don't ask or want to know anything about the applicant's education (and maybe employment history can't remember), so do not include that. they mention that specifically. (as well as overall don't include your education in your visa application) Actually, we did exactly the opposite. We included a copy of Jezz's resume and a letter of reference from his US employer stating he would have no trouble finding work in Australia, etc., as he had no job to go to before moving. We were afraid of the AOS so we made sure that they knew he would be able to support me fully. Maybe it was overkill but overkill is never a bad thing, in my opinion when applying for these visas.



rdhay	May 12 2008, 12:12:59 PM Post #22
Yacker Posts: 38 Group: Members* Member #2,690 Joined: May 12, 2008	Hmm, that's an awesome idea to get a letter from his employer. I didn't think of that. Do you think it'd be overkill to send one now? I've already sent D.L. an additional document on Friday. I would just like to avoid being requested to get an AOS, if it's something I can affect.



shylady	May 12 2008, 01:07:57 PM Post #23
oldYank Posts: 4,803 Group: Members** Member #18 Joined: Feb 18, 2007 I come from... By the Shores of GitcheGumee (Longfellow) I now live in... Perth area, Western Australia	As your "sponsor" he needed to submit proof of income and tax details, right? That alone might be enough to not need an AoS. But a letter from his employer can't hurt! The more positive info you can provide, the better, IMHO. Lisa in Perth
	"I could’ve turned a different corner, I could’ve gone another place... " ku,'09


rdhay	May 12 2008, 02:36:09 PM Post #24
Yacker Posts: 38 Group: Members* Member #2,690 Joined: May 12, 2008	For his evidence, we submitted his 2008 paystubs, and his W-2's for 2006 and 2007. But I guess they'll always let us know if we need to send something else. And I did mention in my statement that we're open to my hubby moving over before us to secure employment ahead of time.



TerritorianTori	May 12 2008, 02:37:47 PM Post #25
It couldn't happen here Posts: 4,856 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: Feb 14, 2007 I come from... Rio Grande Valley, Texas I now live in... Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia	rdhay Mon May 12, 2008 7:27 am So, how do they even decide who has to have one? Everything I've read seems pretty vague as to how they actually make the determination to request one. I once called the visa call center to ask some questions about the AOS and was told (unofficially) that they rarely request one. Obviously, I'm not sure how reliable that is, though. Anyway, do they take into consideration your and your husband's normal occupations and the demand for them where you're planning on living? As far as I know, requesting an AOS is largely on a case-by-case basis. When we did our interview, the case officer was mainly concerned with my husband's employment history, salary level, and whether or not he'd been on Centrelink benefits in the last 5 years. Based on the info you give them, they make a determination about your spouse's ability to support you during the first 2 years. So the more info you can give, the better!
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punker79	May 12 2008, 05:08:18 PM Post #26
Chinwagger Posts: 64 Group: Members* Member #2,485 Joined: Apr 19, 2008 I come from... los angeles, california I now live in... brisbane, queensland I'm planning to move to... caloundra, queensland	Quote: There is no requirement for AoS Bonds to be provided in respect of this AoS application. This was in our letter for a request of the AoS. Sometimes I don't grasp the meaning of certain things, and I was wondering how would you take this sentence? Sorry if it seems like a dumb question.



lilhermiejobo	May 12 2008, 05:16:49 PM Post #27
True Blue Mate Posts: 191 Group: Members** Member #2,278 Joined: Mar 31, 2008	It just means that you dont have to put 5 thousand dollars in an account just in case you need it. :cheers:



punker79	May 12 2008, 05:22:48 PM Post #28
Chinwagger Posts: 64 Group: Members* Member #2,485 Joined: Apr 19, 2008 I come from... los angeles, california I now live in... brisbane, queensland I'm planning to move to... caloundra, queensland	Quote: It just means that you dont have to put 5 thousand dollars in an account just in case you need it. If that's the case than.. I think I'm gonna cry.. that's the most beautiful sentence I've ever read. :yaay:



lilhermiejobo	May 12 2008, 05:24:28 PM Post #29
True Blue Mate Posts: 191 Group: Members** Member #2,278 Joined: Mar 31, 2008	Ironically enough I maintained straight F's in english through school.



punker79	May 12 2008, 05:29:58 PM Post #30
Chinwagger Posts: 64 Group: Members* Member #2,485 Joined: Apr 19, 2008 I come from... los angeles, california I now live in... brisbane, queensland I'm planning to move to... caloundra, queensland	Ironically enough, I had good grades in English and comprehension. You get an A+ now lilhermiejobo! :goodonya:



shylady	May 12 2008, 05:33:58 PM Post #31
oldYank Posts: 4,803 Group: Members** Member #18 Joined: Feb 18, 2007 I come from... By the Shores of GitcheGumee (Longfellow) I now live in... Perth area, Western Australia	:yaay: :redpepper: :)) :eggplant: :yaay: :goodonya:
	"I could’ve turned a different corner, I could’ve gone another place... " ku,'09


i<3sydney	May 12 2008, 08:11:19 PM Post #32
True Blue Mate Posts: 786 Group: Members** Member #194 Joined: Feb 19, 2007 I come from... wisconsin I now live in... sydney, eastern suburbs I'm planning to move to... nowhere anytime soon!	concerning putting in the applicants degrees/qualifications etc.,. i was told and it was stressed NOT to do this. i'm sure some people have with good outcome, but when it is stressed not to, i didn't want to do it for fear of looking like i didn't follow directions or to annoy my case officer same with not putting documents in sleeves and folders and organising things that way. strongly advised not to. and in that case again, even though it might look better and you think it might be easier for them, in my opinion it is best to follow direction do what you wish and best of luck



lilhermiejobo	May 21 2008, 09:53:36 PM Post #33
True Blue Mate Posts: 191 Group: Members** Member #2,278 Joined: Mar 31, 2008	Okay so UPDATE Jenn and her dad have scheduled the appointment for June 3rd with Centerlink to lodge the AoS paperwork. Jenn informed me today/yesterday (crazy time zones!!!) that a receptionist mentioned the possibility of needing a security bond which almost sent my blood pressure through the roof because the paperwork that D.L. sent me specifically said "There is no requirement for AoS Bonds to be provided in respect of this AoS application." I bit my tongue and just wrote it off that they are required to tell everyone that via the tele without knowing the circumstances of each case. Anyway... Hopefully this will be the last turn of the race



punker79	May 22 2008, 02:04:48 PM Post #34
Chinwagger Posts: 64 Group: Members* Member #2,485 Joined: Apr 19, 2008 I come from... los angeles, california I now live in... brisbane, queensland I'm planning to move to... caloundra, queensland	I hope that you won't need that bond!! Although my husband is preparing to hear the words, hand over all your money OR ELSE! I'm still annoyed! :arrgh: We hope this too will be the last thing before getting an answer. The best of luck to you lilhermiejobo!



John	Nov 10 2008, 07:38:07 PM Post #35
Yacker Posts: 48 Group: Members* Member #1,427 Joined: Feb 9, 2008	It's a money deal. 70% of all new migrants go on Centrelink payments after the two years, so they do try to apply some due diligence.


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