Looking at moving the family to Australia but have just found out that the above is still on file (I had thought that being a juvenile it would have been cleared). Offence was for theft, I paid a fine and did some community service. Will this prevent me from getting ...
When I was 16 I was caught with a 9mm pistol without a licence in govan Scotland and served 4 years in a young offenders unit (polment).
What criminal records stops kiwis from going to Australia? I heard everything should be fine as long as you havent been to jail?
For example, I was in prison for just over a year. I have been out for about 8 years and not been in trouble since.
My convictions are DIC 3x, disqualified driving 2x, wilful damage 2x and 1 assault currently on home detention which is over in a week and have lost my licence for 1 year 1 day so have to resit. Looking at moving to Australia at the end of the year after ...
theft charge was about 5 years ago for stealing 1 bottle of durex lube :S and drink driving charge was 10 years ago
I was charged with arson as well as assault with a weapon will being good for that long make a difference
I was charged with a cannibis charge 25 years ago and have never had a problem since will I be able to work in australia
Hi, my partner and I am both New Zealanders and have been to Australia on holiday without any problems. But now we are looking at moving over there permanently and my partner has criminal convictions. Will this stop him from moving there or would it be the same as if ...
I have a friend moving from NZ on the 31st July. She has just completed her community service for drink driving and breach of PD and has also paid her fines...we are both concerned that this may hinder her gaining entry into Australia. Can anyone tell me if this will ...
My boyfriend is currently in prison for an ABH & Affray charge, he was sentenced to 30months, however first criminal offences so only serves 15 months, then fingures crossed this will go to 11months and out on electronic tag. We have always planned to travel/work in Australia - end of ...
Am moving over just before Christmas and am getting a little bit worried as most people I speak to say DONT tick the 'box' declaring any criminal convictions, but then some say its best that you do as they can easily find out. I know honesty is the best policy ...
...and awaiting to see if i am going to get charged with two accounts of assault?
Just wondering: I'm a New Zealand citizen and have been living overseas for a year. How can I find out if i'm eligible to move to Australia if I have previous police records with the New Zealand government?
My boyfriend and I are planning to move to australia to work but he has criminal convictions, which include d.i.c 3rd and subsequent, assult on a police officer, and caught with marijuana smoking pipe, he has been to jail 2 times but both sentences under 6 months? Help!! cannot find ...
My partner has over 100 convictions and has served a lot of time in jail. All his connvictions are recent but we want to make a new life in Australia. Have we any chance of getting there?
My partner and I would like to move to Australia to work. In 2005 he was convicted of exporting cocaine into Australia from NZ and sentenced to 6 and half years prison. He served 3 and a half and the rest has been completed on parole. His parole finishes Feb ...
Criminal convictions are: Assault's, DIC's + I have a 15-year-old unpaid fine in Perth (Australia).
Hi, I am an IT consultant by profession. I was convicted twice for DUI in July 2007 and I'm planning to move to Australia in June 2013. Will it be a problem for me to get the Special Category Visa. I know what I did was wrong and have been ...
I have a criminal record mostly from when I was a lot younger. I have no drug charges and have not been to jail. I would like to know if this will stop me from moving to Australia?
What if I have a criminal history? Can I enter Australia?
My fiancee had a domestic matter with his sister, and it got heated. He was sentenced to 2 years in jail. He is not a violent man, normally...he works hard and is a good person. Our question is: How does he go about migrating to Australia, so we can finally ...
I'v got criminal convictions. I filled out and sent the disclosure form in and the following week got my answer that I'm not of good character and am only allowed to apply for a tourist visa. My convictions were 2007-2006 assault and the rest 1999 jailed for 6 months served ...
In 2010 I was sentenced to 8 months in prison for 5 counts of burglary and 2 counts of assault. I only had to serve 4 months in prison though. I'm now on probation since my release in November 2010 and I will be finished in September 2011. Will my ...
In 2001 I was found guilty of dangerous driving & over 80, so I went to court, paid my fine and a couple of months later returned back home. Now I would like to obtain a skilled migration visa to Australia. Could I be rejected because of this?
I am currently holding a student visa in Australia and have been holding it for the past 7 years. I have just finished secondary schooling and have been offered a place and been given a confirmation of enrolment letter by my university. I am now wanting to renew my Australian ...
What type of criminal records will keep you out of Australia?
A few years ago I did the stupidest thing in my life and stole from my employer, and as a result I now have a conviction for theft in a special relationship. I have a family function to attend in Sydney for a weekend in January. Do I need to ...
I have a New Zealand permanent residency from the last four years and I want to move to Australia for study and work. What is the procedure for doing this?
The reason why I am asking is that I wish to return back to Australia and if I am an Australian citizen, can I get an Australian passport? The other thing is that I have a criminal record here in NZ for fraud but have stayed out of trouble for ...
Hi, my name is Andy and I'm from the UK and am interested in moving to Australia. As I have a conviction, I was wondering about any stipulations that could prevent me from moving there. I would be more than grateful if you could help me out. Thanks a lot. ...
I have a repeating drink and driving record plus have been imprisoned for 6 months. I also have a repeating marijuana record but it's been 4 years since my last offence. Do I have any chance of getting into Australia? I am also doing PD for unpaid fines, does anyone ...
I was young and stupid and got myself into trouble badly. I then obtained a criminal record at the age of 18-19. I am now 34, engaged and have a small child of nearly 5. Is there anything stopping me from moving to Austrailia?
Will this affect me applying for a work visa or a permanent residence visa? I'm a NZ citizen.
I have payed off my fine and am not allowed to drive for a further 3 months. This is my first criminal conviction.
I'm 17 and I have a son who is 1 year old and I'm from the UK. I have a criminal record but from 4 years ago. Will they let me in?
I have lived in Adelaide for 13 years between 1980-1993. I am a New Zealand born male and have been back in NZ since 1993 and have returned to Australia on a number of occassions to visit. I have a fairly serious criminal record and I want to return to ...
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