Denied Tourist VIsa-Help-Lack of economic ties-unemployed

laineb12 · November 2019

hello po..ask lang po ako if may same situation katulad ko..I received my refusal tourist visa today..My first tourist visa apication last year was approved but this time denied due to lack of economic ties.

Nun first application ko kase may work ako and ngayon naman 2nd time ko na, home based ako/ freelancer.. wala ako maipresent na contract at contact number ng employer.
Ang naipresent ko lang is my paypal transactions.

Naintindihan ko yun reason ng refusal pero gusto ko sana mag apply ulit para makapag holiday ako sa Au , at the same time mag travel..sponsored ng australian Bf ko. I just don't know Kung paano ko pa ma-prove ang economic ties ko kung wala ako physical work dito at any property

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Captain_A · January 2020

@laineb12

yes meron similar case

tostrayaII · January 2020

Just like mine, i applied last december and got denied this january for the same reason as yours. Last time I was granted a visa too.

Fourg · January 2020

Medyo strict sila ngayon talaga kahit ang agent ko ayaw nila gawin ang tourist visa ko. Kasi meron din silang refusals past few months kahit na may sponsors especially bf. And nakapunta na ng Australia.

anne28 · February 2020

Hello po, narefused din po yung kapatid ko twice na. 1st was January 2, nireapply namin ng January 15 with Additional docs based dun sa reasons nila. Kelan ko po kaya sya pwede ireapply ulet? Nkakasad po pag narefused yung visa masakit sa loob:(

Captain_A · February 2020

@anne28 said:
Hello po, narefused din po yung kapatid ko twice na. 1st was January 2, nireapply namin ng January 15 with Additional docs based dun sa reasons nila. Kelan ko po kaya sya pwede ireapply ulet? Nkakasad po pag narefused yung visa masakit sa loob:(

whats the reason?

Fourg · February 2020

@anne28 said:
Hello po, narefused din po yung kapatid ko twice na. 1st was January 2, nireapply namin ng January 15 with Additional docs based dun sa reasons nila. Kelan ko po kaya sya pwede ireapply ulet? Nkakasad po pag narefused yung visa masakit sa loob:(

Mag consult ka na sa agent the next time po ba mag apply pp kau.

anne28 · February 2020

Nag agent na nga po kami:(

anne28 · February 2020

May agent po kmi ung ACN. Una po family ties and then second ung financial capability nya.

hopeful_mea · February 2020

Same here, 2x na na.refuse sis ko due to economic reasons dw.

melko · February 2020

from lodgement of application. How many days po we receiv po the rejection/refusal letter?...

melko · February 2020

@hopeful_mea said:
Same here, 2x na na.refuse sis ko due to economic reasons dw.

From lodgement of application. Ilanf araw po ba natintsnggap ang refusal letter or rejection letter.? Kase po usually pag granted po it takes 12-14days.

melko · February 2020

@anne28 said:
May agent po kmi ung ACN. Una po family ties and then second ung financial capability nya.

After na i lodge napo ang application. How many days po ma kkareceiv tayu ng refusal/rejection letter. Kase usually once u have visa approv. Nasa 12-14days base sa nabasa mo ko dito sa forum. Pag deny po ilang araw sya nakaktangap ng letter?

leapingCat · March 2020

@anne28 said:
Hello po, narefused din po yung kapatid ko twice na. 1st was January 2, nireapply namin ng January 15 with Additional docs based dun sa reasons nila. Kelan ko po kaya sya pwede ireapply ulet? Nkakasad po pag narefused yung visa masakit sa loob:(

Hi, I know someone with the same situation, 2x refused ng tourist visa. Thinking of re-applying kase may event na pupuntahan this year sa Australia, but having second thoughts. Kase nga naman kasakit sa loob yun. Please update if mag-apply ulit sis mo ng visa. Thanks

Captain_A · March 2020

@leapingCat said:

@anne28 said:
Hello po, narefused din po yung kapatid ko twice na. 1st was January 2, nireapply namin ng January 15 with Additional docs based dun sa reasons nila. Kelan ko po kaya sya pwede ireapply ulet? Nkakasad po pag narefused yung visa masakit sa loob:(

Hi, I know someone with the same situation, 2x refused ng tourist visa. Thinking of re-applying kase may event na pupuntahan this year sa Australia, but having second thoughts. Kase nga naman kasakit sa loob yun. Please update if mag-apply ulit sis mo ng visa. Thanks

just reapply and make sure you have addressed all the reasons for refusal and add more supporting documents otherwise more likely refused again

imacoolit · August 2020

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?

Kaidan · August 2020

@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.

BUT, why are you applying now? There's a very slim chance for tourist visas to be processed or approved at the moment.

imacoolit · August 2020

@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...

Kaidan · August 2020

@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...

Literally the DHA is not processing tourist visas right now unless you fall under their "exception" which is explained in their website:

https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions-0

There is no hoping about leniency here. First of all, don't you think it would raise alarm on your intention why are you traveling for tourism at this moment? PH tourist visa applicants are heavily scrutinized during normal times, ano pa kaya ngayon?

ignorms · August 2020

Tama si @Kaidan, maski interstate travel ngayon sobrang higpit.

pissedball · August 2020

Those who received negative assessment result, I guess it's not a good idea to apply for REVIEW as it would bring negative impact on your application. Review means you are trying to contest case officer's decision. Better to apply another ANZCO code and submit updated/tailored job duties and responsibilities. You can apply many times so long you have strong evidence to support your claims.

pissedball · August 2020

Above is a wrong post, it should be posted on other category. SORRY PO,

athelene · August 2020

@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.

Captain_A · August 2020

@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...

kelan nyo gusto sana magpunta AU as tourist?

Captain_A · August 2020

@Captain_A said:

@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...

kelan nyo gusto sana magpunta AU as tourist?