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DAF
4th July 2010, 05:09 PM
I have a question as I'm nervous about something.

We have lodged our full application just last week and so we're in for the wait. But there's a problem. I listed on the part about receiving Centrelink benefits that they had ceased sicne I went overseas on April 17th. But now I have just found out they were automatically re-activated on June 1st since I arrived back in Australia! And whenever I try to call Centrelink to cancel it I can't get through as their line is always busy! And I can't attend as I work a 9 to 5 job with minimal lunch break and they're always flat out at the local office! I'm worried since my form hasn't listed the reactivated period since June 1st that immigration will look down on this heavily.

Can anybody advise me on this? For peace of mind more than anything else. At least I have work now and am earning more than a sufficient income, working for the ATO! Thanks everyone..

nvoorst
5th July 2010, 01:58 PM
If you are worried about it, send a note to DIAC explaining the situation and advise them about your job as well.

Regards,

downundervisa
5th July 2010, 04:08 PM
Might be better too if you make it a Statutory Declaration too?

nvoorst
6th July 2010, 06:37 PM
You are of course correct, senor Harvey !

downundervisa
7th July 2010, 10:05 PM
You are MY senior, Mr van Voorst. You appear to have more grey in your beard than I do!