General Checklist of things to do

[Pine and Riana Pienaar]

I have had several questions over the last while on what documents are required for the visa application process. I took my own checklist that they provided after the application and linked the descriptions and a few short notes in that I thought may add value. Keep in mind that to fill in the form you will also need a bunch of info (such as qualification details, family detail, etc) but you can get that from their site directly.

Checklist_for_OZ_Visa.doc

[Mara]

Thank you for that Pine and Riana, I have pinned your topic at the top of the page, makes it easy for folks to find it!

[Ryk and Yo]

Thank you guys! This is great!

[Milada (Ms Maritz)]

This is nice - thanks for putting it here!

[Pine and Riana Pienaar]

Sorry guys, seems I am out of space in terms of attachments I can add. I need to try and figure out what to do on this and will then see if I can add the file. Dont want to really delete the other attachments I had in on other posings - they are to help others. Also dont know how to delete the posing once it is in but could edit it.

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I thought that together with the list below of the documents attached to the electronic application this posting my aid some people to get their docs together. Just remember that there is also info that is in neither of these attachments but is needed to fill in the application itself, eg family details such as brothers, sisters and parents, etc.

I would appreciate it if others would add to this posting. I may have missed the ball in terms of what I attached. It will thus aid me if someone has something that they think should be added. It would also help others to make sure they have the right stuff from the start.

Please add yout thoughts.

Edited November 13, 2008 by Pine and Riana Pienaar

[Pine and Riana Pienaar]

I thought that together with the checklist in the original posting a list of the documents attached to the electronic application my aid some people to get their docs together. Just remember that there is also info that is in neither of these attachments but is needed to fill in the application itself, eg family details such as brothers, sisters and parents, etc. (Keep in mind that we did two sets of passport photos as the first set was very dark)

I would appreciate it if others would add to this posting. I may have missed the ball in terms of what I attached. It will thus aid me if someone has something that they think should be added. It would also help others to make sure they have the right stuff from the start.

Please add yout thoughts.

Doc_In_app.doc

[Biker]

So, how do I delete an incorrect attached document?

[Pine and Riana Pienaar]

As far as I know you cannot. Only way as far as I know is to send them an email at the address they give you to attach additional documents with the details of what you want to change - 'adelaide.gsm.documents@immi.gov.au'

I found in any event that I had to do that in order to send them the host of additional payslips and bank statements they asked for to prove specific and recent work experience. (Based on the postings after I posted this one)

Hoper this helps.

[Esthee]

Hi,

I'm busy getting our Police Clearance Certificates sorted out today and checked our 175 online application this morning. I noticed something interesting in the documents that they require from us. They do not ask for police clearance on our list. I've attached a screencap.

Is this possible, should I do the police clearance anyway and just send it off?

[Pine and Riana Pienaar]

We have amended some things by expanding them, adding columns to some of the templates, etc that we found useful. What I have not done yet is to expand the list of things to do once you lant up here. I have gathered a bit of the info and will work on that over time.

Immigration_Checklist_v_5_Template.xls

[Karen-in-Brisbane]

FANTASTIC!

Thanks!!!

[Michele R]

Thanks so much!

Am sure many of us will find it really useful!

[BevF]

Hi Pine & Riana

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[BevF]

Hi Pine & Riana

Thanks so much for the check list! Glad to have you back in circulation on the forum. All the best as for your settlement in Canberra.

Regards

Bev

[Dreams]

Thanks

[Sharon]

Thanks so much for this. It will really help. Looking forward to the next installment.

[CindyB]

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I think allot of people will find it very helpful.

THANKS AGAIN

[Joefromsa]

Absolutely brilliant...

Well done, it is truly appreciated....

[buzzbee]

Thanks so much for sharing this - v generous.

I thought I was organised, but your excel spreadsheet puts me to shame! You are an inspiration!!

[Erna Reynaers]

I have had several questions over the last while on what documents are required for the visa application process. I took my own checklist that they provided after the application and linked the descriptions and a few short notes in that I thought may add value. Keep in mind that to fill in the form you will also need a bunch of info (such as qualification details, family detail, etc) but you can get that from their site directly.

Hi

THanks for your lists, it is AMAZING! You've thought of a zillion things that I would have forgotten to do. I'm doing my visa myself and not through an agent but I have had chats with agents re the application. Can you tell me what additional docs they will need once they've got the medicals and police clearance. According to the agents the next step is a provisional approval when they request more info and then another 3 months before the actual visa comes through. If I look on the websites it seems that I have sent everything listed there.

Thanks a mil, Erna

[JimmyC]

This is extremely helpful. Thanks! Just a quick question though - Will a letter from my company that states my position and years of employment be enough evidence or do I need to scan in documents of my payslips?

[Reynhard]

Do you guys do online applications?

how does it work?

[Mara]

Reynhard, perhaps you need to explain what you are actually asking? Online applications...for what, work applications or visa applications, not sure what applications you are after.

[Reynhard]

Hi Mara

I myself am not sure, I just know that I would like to stay and work there...

I'm not sure how the process work or what to do

[heidim]

Hi Mara

I myself am not sure, I just know that I would like to stay and work there...

I'm not sure how the process work or what to do

Hi Reynhard!

Like Mara said, your question is VERY broad. Also when it comes to immigrating to Australia, there is not "a process" to follow but thousands of processes - depending on what you want!! I suggest you start reading, reading, reading on this forum and as you read, then ask, ask, ask. But you have to come with specific questions. Read the post on the 100 steps to immigrate to Oz. That's a good start.