Q: I’ve decided to apply for my working holiday visa through an independent visa agency. Which agency should I use? What do I need to know before I contact them? A: Visa agencies act as the middle man between you and a country’s Immigration Department, helping you apply for a working holiday visa. Besides streamlining […]
Visas & Immigration
Come Again? How To Talk To Immigration Officers, Part 2
Does sweat ooze out you palms at the mere thought of talking to Immigration officers? Do you mentally choke on all the things that could go wrong? Though border crossings and airport customs are especially nerve wracking, I’m thinking of all those earlier interactions you have, in order to get the visa that gets […]
How To Talk To Immigration Officers
Thick skin and steady breathing are essentials when you talk to Immigration officers – two qualities missing from my conversational repertoire. Instead, I become defensive and wait with baited breath for horrible news; I refuse to pursue issues; and, I apologize for things that aren’t my fault. “Right, so you’re denying my visa because you […]