Student visas in Australia can be cancelled for various reasons, most of which relate to breaches of visa conditions or laws. Here are the 10 common reasons student visas get cancelled:
1. Failure to Maintain Enrollment
Students must stay enrolled in a registered course. Their visa may be cancelled if they cancel their enrollment, fail to renew, or switch to a lower-level course (without approval).
2. Unsatisfactory Attendance or Progress
Students must meet the academic progress and attendance requirements of their course. Failure to complete multiple subjects or missing classes can result in the cancellation of their visas.
3. Working More Than Allowed Hours
Student visa holders can generally work 48 hours per fortnight (during study periods). Working more than this can result in visa cancellation.
4. Providing False or Misleading Information
Submitting fake documents, false financial proof or incorrect information in the visa application can lead to immediate cancellation and even a ban from reapplying.
5. Breaching Visa Conditions (e.g., Changing Courses Without Approval)
Students must follow all conditions attached to their visa. For example, changing from a degree to a diploma without notifying immigration may result in cancellation.
6. Overstaying the Visa Expiry Date
If a student remains in Australia after their visa expires without applying for an extension or new visa, they risk visa cancellation and deportation.
7. Engaging in Criminal Activities
Any involvement in crime, including theft, assault, or drug offences, can lead to immediate visa cancellation and removal from Australia.
8. Failing to Meet Health or Character Requirements
If a student develops a serious health condition that makes them a public health risk or fails a character test due to criminal history, their visa may be cancelled.
9. Financial Hardship or Inability to Support Oneself
Students must have sufficient funds to support their stay. If they cannot pay tuition or living expenses and become a burden on public funds, their visa may be revoked.
10. Violating Public Interest or National Security Laws
If a student is found to be involved in activities that threaten Australia’s national security, their visa will be cancelled immediately.
What Happens After a Visa Cancellation?
- The student may receive a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) and be allowed to explain.
- If the visa is cancelled, they may have limited options to appeal.
- They might be banned from re-entering Australia for a certain period.
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