@imacoolit said:
@Kaidan said:
@imacoolit said:
Nakupu, online din work namin ni misis, although sa upwork working kmi both online. Only advantage is that we have properties and cars that ties us here. May ka deny pa kaya kami?
Are you voluntarily paying taxes? That would often resolve this as "self employed", if not, tough luck.
Thanks for the quick reply @Kaidan No we haven't voluntarily paid taxes 🙁
BUT, why are you applying now? There's a very slim chance for tourist visas to be processed or approved at the moment.
Yes we are aware but at the same time hoping that immigration might be more lenient because the government may need economic help from tourists and such...
Just my two cents (I am no immigration agent). I do wonder how you got the idea that immigration will be any more lenient now than pre-pandemic times. Yes, Australia's tourism and education sectors have suffered a big decrease in income, but it will not necessarily translate to "needing" tourists, and therefore be less strict when it comes to giving out tourist visas. Your freelance work may be legit, but without tax documents and your freelance work not requiring you to be in the home country, your lack of proof to show that you are physically required to return to Philippines is often a red flag to any country's immigration department.
If you do intend to reapply, maybe consider shortening your intended stay to a more reasonable amount (maybe 2-3 weeks)? At the moment, Australia's not letting non-citizens and non-PR in the country, so you have some time to rethink your approach and gather more papers/documents for your next application.