In Reply to: Please Help My Balinese Friends Visa App posted by luvthe Northern Territory on Tuesday, 7. June 2011 at 16:24 Bali Time:
Did they provide a reason for the decline? My friend also had her partners visa declined last week, the following day they resubmitted (got to the office at 8.30am and were first cab off the rank) got an approval the following day. Makes you wonder if there is a quota each day that they stick too!
Things that I have included when applying for friends visa's are:
*letter of invitation including details of where we are staying and what we will be doing, also the purpose of the trip, how long you have known them eg: I have know XXX for no. of years and during my several visits to Bali they have shown me around Bali and taken me to their village to experience the real Bali. I would now like to return this gesture and have them visit me and my family to experience Australia.
*stat dec saying I am covering all expenses - insurance, airfares, accommodation, food
* my bank statements showing I can support them during their stay
*a letter from their employer confirming they approve of the leave and their position will be held for their return.
I have never had a visa declined... Good luck on the re-submission. P.S if it is a brand new passport and they have never left the country you should only apply for a 3month visa.