When processing visa
applications the Department of Immigration makes it clear that it prefers to
see them "decision ready". This means that applicants need to be
aware of all the criteria needed to satisfy the visa which has been applied for
and then turn their minds to presenting evidence which will support their
case.
The rationale behind
the decision ready concept is obvious - the better prepared the application is,
the quicker it can be processed - thereby leading to a "win win" for
both the applicant and the Department.
However,
"decision ready" does not mean that an applicant should burden
the Department with every bit of paper they come across in the mistaken belief
that " more is better". Rather, what is necessary is to have a clear
understanding of what it is necessary to show in order to establish that the
applicant is entitled to a visa grant, and from there identify what evidence
exists to support the claims. Sometimes it may be necessary to prepare a
document summarizing the evidence which has been presented and pointing out how
it satisfies the visa criteria.
Remember, the better
an application is prepared, the more likely it is to obtain a quick decision
and one that is in your favour.
