Previous Convictions - WHV

CrackisWhack

Has anybody had the experience of applying for the WHV with previous convictions, I've emailed all the info I can to them, and am still waiting on an answer:o

gustafo

why tell them about your previous convictions ?? i have known guys who were in jail and they never disclosed about there previous and they got the visa with no hassle, they never check into your past when it's only for a WHV, you will only be there for 1-2 years not for life.

CrackisWhack

well i have ambitions of being sponsored;) now my convictions are hardly that of a hardened criminal, but i thought i'd be better off being honest?

hussey

gustafo wrote: »

why tell them about your previous convictions ?? i have known guys who were in jail and they never disclosed about there previous and they got the visa with no hassle, they never check into your past when it's only for a WHV, you will only be there for 1-2 years not for life.

Mod DON'T GIVE OUT ILLEGAL ADVICE

OP - yes others have had WHV with convictions - if you do a search on the forum you can find more info.

It all depends on what you have etc, sometimes they ask for garda certs etc, and it can be a longer process. A friend of mine had a conviction for drink driving and it took 2 months to process, as had to send all information to London embassy

CrackisWhack

hussey wrote: »

Mod DON'T GIVE OUT ILLEGAL ADVICE

OP - yes others have had WHV with convictions - if you do a search on the forum you can find more info.

It all depends on what you have etc, sometimes they ask for garda certs etc, and it can be a longer process. A friend of mine had a conviction for drink driving and it took 2 months to process, as had to send all information to London embassy

Ye, well thats the same as mine, although I just scanned the documents and emailed them to the helpdesk with my TRN

hussey

CrackisWhack wrote: »

Ye, well thats the same as mine, although I just scanned the documents and emailed them to the helpdesk with my TRN

Help desk? Doesn't sound right to me

Mellor

Nor me, what was the emaill address you used.

My first reaction was that its a separate company,.

CrackisWhack

this was the email address : eVisa.WHM.Helpdesk@immi.gov.au

LizOHagan

Hello

The email is correct and it generally takes anything from a few days to a few weeks for a response.

I suggest checking the online system after 2 weeks has passed and if no update then send a update request via the online system.

Thanks, Liz O'Hagan

Mellor

Is it not only for help regarding visa applications already lodged?

karl bracken

once its nothing major you should be fine mine took 7 weeks for something small enough bout 8 years ago

CrackisWhack

Pheewww, got the Visa! Melbourne here i come! Are they stricter about sponsorship?

hussey

CrackisWhack wrote: »

Pheewww, got the Visa! Melbourne here i come! Are they stricter about sponsorship?

prob will have to go through the same deal ... if you can get a WHV you can get sponsorship

Zambia

Do you submit a Garda Check for a WHV ?

CrackisWhack

Zambia wrote: »

Do you submit a Garda Check for a WHV ?

Only if you answer yes to the "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence" question for the online visa. They send you an automated email then requiring additional info.