xiao243410

The first point is not exactly right, 'The property you own and in which you reside is not assessable for either the income or assets test.

Do not bother with Accountants in Australia when it comes to Centrelink they do not know shiiite from clay. The only authorative person is the Centrelink Case Officer.

Be prepared to fill in a book as big as Tolstoy's War and Peace and divulge every aspect of your life if you want a Health Card or OAP.

All assets Real "as defined by the law of Torts" and cash anywhere in the world must be declared, if you do not want to commit fraud when you sign Centrelink Documents.

I agree with MM that when you go for a SV you are well awear of the waiting period. If you do all your home work and lodge a solid application then you are looking at approximately 3 months. If you get you visa in around three months then you've had good service imho, no point jumping up and and down and sending nasty letters.

Having said that I do question why the process in Thailand takes an average of 3-4 months. My cousin applied for a SV for his fiance who is American back in Janurary. They put their application in (in America) on the 4th Jan, she had an interview over the phone on the 17th Jan, and recieved the go ahead on the 24th Jan. A total of 20 days from start to finish. They are both 24 years old, have been together for about a year, and had never lived together for more than 3 months. I appriciate that she's American and the rest.....but 3 weeks vs 3-4 months certainly deserves some questions!