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These are the Terms and Conditions under which we provide our Working Holiday Visa processing services. Please note that completing the Visa Bureau Online Assessment is intended to provide a preliminary indication of your eligibility under the working holiday visa (subclass 417) at the time you apply only and does not mean you will meet the (DIBP) requirements necessary to ensure a successful visa application. Visa Bureau does not provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or operation of the online assessment, or of the information it contains. Please click here to view our online assessment disclaimer. Please note that by making a payment either through a cheque/postal order or electronically via telephone with a Visa Processing Agent, thus engaging Visa Bureau to provide you with visa processing services, you are confirming that you understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Apply here for your Australian Working Holiday Visa
Migration Consultant - means a person trained by, and employed by the Visa Bureau to assess eligibility under specific visa subclasses. Registered Agent – means a person registered by the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Case Worker – means a person trained by, and employed by the Visa Bureau to assist clients in the processing of complex visa applications. Visa Processing Agent – means a person trained by the Visa Bureau to assist in the processing of temporary visas. Business day - Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm GMT, excluding all UK public holidays. Client (‘You’) - means a person who has made a payment to Visa Bureau for the provision of an Australian visa or immigration service. DIAC - means the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship - renamed the Department of Immigration and Border Protection in September, 2013.
DIBP - means the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection. MARA - means The Migration Agents Registration Authority. MIA - means The Migration Institute of Australia. Registered User ('User') - means a visitor to the Website that has been given valid access to the Visa Bureau by way of an approved username and password. Service/Services - means the service which you request via payment from Visa Bureau.
Visa Bureau - means the Visa Bureau, trading as Visa Bureau.
Visa Systems - means Visa Bureau's licensed proprietary software which facilitates secure access for clients and registered users to multiple online software applications. Online Assessment - means Visa Bureau's proprietary online software which facilitates the user to submit their details for assessment via visabureau.com. Online Verification - means Visa Bureau's proprietary online software which facilitates secure access to clients and registered users to a number of online applications. Personalised Migration Instructions (PMI) - means the exclusive licence to proprietary visa mapping technology used by Visa Bureau. Website - unless otherwise specified, this means the Visa Bureau website, visabureau.com.
Upon receipt of payment, Visa Bureau shall lodge the working holiday visa application on behalf of the client within 2 business days. If the client has a previous criminal conviction or any other issue that the Visa Processing Agent believes, will complicate the processing of the visa application, the Agent in his absolute discretion may delay the processing of the visa application, until the Agent has been provided with the necessary documentation or answers from the client to support the visa application process. In such cases the Visa Processing Agent will notify the client via electronic communication within 2 business days, that he intends to delay the processing of the visa until the client has provided the necessary documentation.
Should you the client fail to produce the relevant documents required by the Visa Processing Agent, the Visa Bureau reserves the right to close your file within six calendar months from the date the service is paid for. In such circumstances there would be no refund of any fees. When the Visa Processing agent in sole discretion believes that the application is ready to be submitted he will submit the application. Once DIBP has notified the Visa Bureau of their decision with respect to the visa application, the Visa Processing Agent will notify the client within 2 business days. If DIBP require additional information from the client the Visa Processing Agent will assist where possible in the gathering of such information. Once the Visa is granted the Visa Bureau will provide on-going email and telephone support for the duration of the Visa. The Visa Bureau at its sole discretion may provide you with additional information, products and services with respect to your working holiday visa. Such information shall not constitute part of the service in respect to this agreement.
The Visa Bureau will charge the client a flat fee of £395 (or a fee equal to that amount in an alternative currency) per visa application. This Fee is inclusive of the DIBP fee of AU$485 (plus card surcharge and foreign exchange fees). There is an additional fee of £11 per visa application where the client has a criminal record and additional supporting documents are required to support the application. Additionally, in other instances (e.g. where an application is assembled but then cancelled before lodgement), an administrative fee of £25 per visa may be applied.
Should you choose to purchase the service either electronically, via the telephone, or making payments via cheque, cash, credit card, debit card or bank transfer, you acknowledge that you agree to the terms of service contained in this agreement. The fee is for the services stated above. You acknowledge that you are responsible for any additional fees that may be required including but not limited to, medicals, chest X-rays, court documents, couriers, certified copies, police checks, passport renewals and charges relating to the changing of travel plans. Please note: While the Visa Bureau will endeavour to process the application in the shortest possible timescale, it does not provide any guarantees on how long it will take to process your visa. We strongly recommend that you do not make any travel booking until you have confirmation of your visa.
Your Visa Processing Agent will process your visa application based on the specific information you supply within the online assessment, hence if limited detail is available, certain assumptions may be necessary. If information is entered incorrectly the Visa Bureau can not be held responsible.
The information and advice provided by your Visa Processing agent is based on the Australian immigration legislation that pertains to the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417). While our Visa processing Agent endeavours to offer the most accurate advice possible; immigration legislation, policies, fees, and timescales are subject to change on a frequent basis. The Visa Bureau takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions on this website, in any of its information booklets, or the advice given orally, electronically or in writing.
The accuracy of the Visa Bureau visa application on behalf of our client depends on the accuracy of the information you supply and your ability to substantiate that information if and when required by the DIBP.
Visa Bureau does not make any guarantees in relation to the successful outcome of any visa application made by you or by Visa Bureau on your behalf. DIBP alone has the authority to grant or refuse visa applications.
While the Visa Bureau may from time to time provide information and/or advice unrelated to the provision of immigration or visas services, included but not limited to information relating to travel, relocation, employment, accommodation, geography, and general information about life in Australia. None of this unrelated advice or information shall be considered to be part of the service, and the Visa Bureau will not be held responsible for accuracy or suitability of such information.
The Client also acknowledges and agrees with the limitations of service.
4.1 eVisitor visa
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to override your visa with an eVisitor visa (subclass 651).
We can apply for the eVisitor visa on your behalf, but please be aware that the following conditions will apply to you:
4.2 Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa holders
Previously, a person with dual citizenship and a passport from both one of the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visa eligible countries as well as a passport from one of the Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa eligible countries (i.e. Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey or the USA) could potentially apply for both visa subclasses.
However, legislation has now been introduced to prevent a person who has previously been in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa from applying for a Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visa (and vice versa).
Visa Bureau operates a strict no refund policy.
In exceptional or extreme circumstances a partial refund of the Fee paid may be considered but a minimum service fee of £280 will be withheld.
Under Australian law, a person who wishes to operate as a migration agent in Australia must be registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). Overseas agents are registered by choice. The MARA maintains a strict Code of Conduct that is intended to regulate the conduct of migration agents. The Visa Bureau can confirm that Migration Agents who work for the Visa Bureau are registered in accordance with the code of conduct. A copy of the Code of Conduct can be found in Schedule 2 of the Migration Agents Regulations 1998. To view the Code of Conduct please click here. A copy of the Information on the Regulation of the Migration Advice Profession can be found on the Visa Bureau website. To view the Information on the Regulation of the Migration Advice Profession please click here.
The client acknowledges that they have had access to and the opportunity to read these documents in full prior to making any payment to Visa Bureau.
The client agrees that use of the service is entirely at client's own risk. Services are provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranty for information, services, advice, uninterrupted access, or services provided through or in connection with the service, including without limitation the processing of visas and the results obtained through the service.
You acknowledge that you have exercised your own skill and knowledge in determining whether the service provided under this specific agreement meet your specific requirements and you have not relied on any statements or representations made by the Visa Bureau or its employees, agents, affiliates, content providers, or related companies.
This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of record, whether for breach of contract, tortuous behaviour, negligence, or under any other cause of action.
The client specifically acknowledges the service is not liable for the defamatory, offensive or illegal conduct of other clients or third-parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests entirely with client.
Neither the Visa Bureau nor any of its employees, agents, affiliates, content providers, or related companies (indemnified persons) shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or costs (including legal costs) arising out of use of the service or inability to gain access to or use the service in full or in part.
To the extent that liability cannot be excluded due to reasons negligence or default on the part of Visa Bureau or indemnified persons, the liability shall be limited to the cost of the service the client has procured from the client.
The client hereby acknowledges that the provisions of this section shall apply the service.
Visa Bureau's Privacy Policy governs the way Visa Bureau may use your information. Visa Bureau's privacy policy may be viewed by clicking here.
Call Recording To maintain the highest standards of courtesy and service, help with training purposes and ensure that we remain compliant with regulatory requirements, we may monitor or record our phone conversations with you.
The Client indemnifies Visa Bureau against any loss, action, proceedings, costs, claims and damages which may be caused directly or indirectly by:
You understand that Visa Bureau may pay a commission in the form of a referral fee to any organisation that refers business to us, and by agreeing to these terms and conditions, you are acknowledging that we have disclosed these business and financial agreements to you.
In certain cases, Visa Bureau may receive royalties, commissions, referral fees and all marketing contributions from third parties where we refer users of visabureau.com to external websites that are not under the control of the Visa Bureau. Visa Bureau does not accept any liability or responsibility for the services provided by a third party. We do not endorse and shall not be held responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or services on or available from such websites or material.
Any dealings between you and any third party advertiser or merchant mentioned or linked to by means of a hypertext link from visabureau.com, including payment for and delivery of products, services and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are made between you and the relevant advertiser or merchant. Visa Bureau will not be held responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as the result of any such dealings.
The Client agrees that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are for the benefit of Visa Bureau and each of its employees, agents and contractors and are enforceable at the suit of any such person. No failure or omission by either party to perform or observe the terms and condition of this Agreement will, except in relation to obligations to make payments under it:
All clients are advised that they are entitled to seek independent legal advice before entering into an agreement with Visa Bureau.
If any part of these terms and conditions shall be found to be unlawful it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the conditions. Any contracts entered into between you, the user, and Visa Bureau shall be deemed to have been made in England and shall in all respects be governed by English Law.
Discount can only be given at the point of purchase and cannot be applied retrospectively. The partner offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount voucher or promotional coupon. No cash alternative will be offered. The Visa Bureau partner offers are available only to the Visa Bureau client and cannot be transferred or shared. The applicable Visa Bureau partner/promoter reserves the right at any time to (i) to stop offering the discounts to Visa Bureau clients and / or (ii) withdraw or vary the terms of the Visa Bureau discounts on reasonable notice (including as to the partners and / or offers to which any discount applies). The applicable promoter also reserves the right to alter the level of discount available and discounts and levels of such shall be as notified by Visa Bureau from time to time.
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