George Lombard

Just a short note to say that the ASPC told me yesterday that from now
on they don't want to see any original documents (apart from the police
clearances) since the new policy of returning original documents is
going to slow them down. So it's certified copies all the way.

Of course, a case officer may still request original documents as a
confirmation, however in all cases you'll be ok with lodging certified
copies in the application. Please note that this request would apply
to, eg, US degree transcripts, IELTS results, birth certificates, even
though you might have many spares, and the basic reason is that it's a
hassle for them to locate and return originals.

Please also note that from 1 October registered migration agents are
among those authorised to make certified copies. Hopefully this will
speed up the process for some.

Cheers,

George Lombard

www.austimmigration.com.au

CathnPaul

> Just a short note to say that the ASPC told me yesterday that from now
> on they don't want to see any original documents (apart from the
> police clearances) since the new policy of returning original
> documents is going to slow them down. So it's certified copies all
> the way.
>
> Of course, a case officer may still request original documents as a
> confirmation, however in all cases you'll be ok with lodging certified
> copies in the application. Please note that this request would apply
> to, eg, US degree transcripts, IELTS results, birth certificates, even
> though you might have many spares, and the basic reason is that it's a
> hassle for them to locate and return originals.
>
> Please also note that from 1 October registered migration agents are
> among those authorised to make certified copies. Hopefully this will
> speed up the process for some.
>
> Cheers,
>
> George Lombard
>
> www.austimmigration.com.au

Good news that George.Cheers..could this be added as a sticky at the top
of the forum?

Herrchook

> Just a short note to say that the ASPC told me yesterday that from now
> on they don't want to see any original documents (apart from the
> police clearances) since the new policy of returning original
> documents is going to slow them down. So it's certified copies all
> the way.
>
> Of course, a case officer may still request original documents as a
> confirmation, however in all cases you'll be ok with lodging certified
> copies in the application. Please note that this request would apply
> to, eg, US degree transcripts, IELTS results, birth certificates, even
> though you might have many spares, and the basic reason is that it's a
> hassle for them to locate and return originals.
>
> Please also note that from 1 October registered migration agents are
> among those authorised to make certified copies. Hopefully this will
> speed up the process for some.
>
> Cheers,
>
> George Lombard
>
> www.austimmigration.com.au

Fantastic timing, was just about to email and ask if we can send OH's
payslip with application or if we needed a certified copy :-)

Regards

Gill

Ws99

> Fantastic timing, was just about to email and ask if we can send OH's
> payslip with application or if we needed a certified copy :-)
>
> Regards
>
> Gill

This is probably a silly question - but does that include the skills
assessment? Do I just need to send a certified copy of it? Thank you.

WendyC

> This is probably a silly question - but does that include the skills
> assessment? Do I just need to send a certified copy of it? Thank you.

We did. For the TRA cert for electricians when you actually get out here
you need to send it (or copy) in as proof you've already passed a pre-
migration assessment.

Keep hold of the original one you never know when you may need it

Westly

> This is probably a silly question - but does that include the skills
> assessment? Do I just need to send a certified copy of it? Thank you.

It is a long-standing policy, observed in the breach, for immi to return
[most] oringinal documents if clients provide an envelope and postage.
If you send a certified copy of your skills assessment, you stand a very
good chance of being asked for the original.

All the best
Westly Russell
RMA 0316072

CathnPaul

> It is a long-standing policy, observed in the breach, for immi to
> return [most] oringinal documents if clients provide an envelope and
> postage. If you send a certified copy of your skills assessment, you
> stand a very good chance of being asked for the original.
>
> All the best
> Westly Russell
> RMA 0316072

I was told the same thing by my agent Westly... I asked if I could send
a copy of my skills assessment and was told 'no' too because of the same
reason as you have stated. It is something I would have liked to have
kept hold of for some strange reason.

George Lombard

> I was told the same thing by my agent Westly... I asked if I could
> send a copy of my skills assessment and was told 'no' too because of
> the same reason as you have stated. It is something I would have liked
> to have kept hold of for some strange reason.

Hi Cath,

That's the point. Since DIMA can now verify all skills assessments with
issuing bodies they don't need the originals. Except police clearances
- the jury might still be out on that.

And another interesting development is that they'll accept scanned
colour copies or b/w scans of certified copies. The following was
included in a request letter we received today from the ASPC:

** Please do NOT send any original documents - ALL documents should be
certified copies only. You can also email me scanned colour copies of
originals, or scanned black and white certified copies.

So my first advice to new clients is going to be: get a scanner.

Cheers,

George Lombard

www.austimmigration.com.au