Visa Refusal Consequences: Understand the Reason & Next Steps
You may have received a visa refusal, which is now a significant setback to meeting your objective, such as staying in Australia. Understanding the reasons for the refusal, the potential consequences, and the actions you can take to address the situation could be helpful if you face this issue in the future.
Why is My Australian Visa Refused?
There are various reasons why a visa can be refused, including but not limited to:
If you fail to meet the visa eligibility criteria for a specific visa subclass such as work experience, English language proficiency or even if you had previous visa refusals or overstaying a visa.
If you provided false or misleading information in your visa application.
If you fail to meet the health requirements or pose health risks to the public.
Failing to meet character requirements, such as having a substantial criminal record or a pending criminal charge or failing to meet the character test.
If you fail to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement, the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) will think you do not intend to stay in Australia temporarily (for most temporary visas).
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What are the Consequences of Australian Visa Refusals?
Once your visa is refused, there will be a few consequences that will be in effect:
If you applied offshore, you cannot enter Australia using the visa subclass you applied for.
In some circumstances, you may receive a Notice of Intention to Consider Refusal (NOICR), and if you do receive a NOICR, you will be given a limited period to respond to the DoHA.
If you receive a refusal notice, you will typically be given a limited time to respond to DoHA. Seek legal guidance for professional assistance.
A visa refusal may negatively affect you when applying for and obtaining other visas, such as Section 48 bar and PIC 4013, in the future.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Although it can be disappointing, it is not the end. We highly recommend that you seek professional advice from an Accredited Specialist as soon as possible if you receive a visa refusal to improve your chances of a better application in the future. Reach out to one of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law at Agape Henry Crux for professional advice and guidance. Our team of immigration lawyers and registered migration agents specialises in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with us to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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