Frequently Asked Questions

What are the grounds for a section 116 cancellation?

Reasons the Minister may cancel a visa under section 116 include (but are not limited to):

  • You have provided incorrect information for your current visa
  • Your circumstances have changed and you are no longer eligible for your visa
  • Your visa was granted based on a fact or circumstance that did not exist
  • You have not complied with a condition of your visa
  • You present a risk to the Australian community
  • You present a risk to individuals in Australia

In particular, we recommend that you speak to a migration lawyer if you believe that you have provided incorrect information to the Department or have committed a criminal offence in Australia.

Criminal activity may result in a section 116 cancellation of your visa on the basis that you may present a risk to the Australian community.

If you have committed a crime, the Department may consider section 116 visa cancellation, and can issue you with a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC). You will have a short timeframe to provide information to the Department about your situation.

If you have been convicted of a crime you may also face cancellation under section 501. Please read more about section 501 cancellation.

  • In most cases a section 116 visa cancellation can be appealed. The appeal options should be outlined in your section 116 visa cancellation notification from the Department of Home Affairs. If you receive a section 116 visa cancellation, we recommend that you speak to a migration lawyer about your appeal options. Our expert migration lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to appeal a decision and assist you with the appeals process.

     

If you are grappling with a visa refusal and seeking to appeal a decision, book a free 10 minute consultation with our immigration lawyers to discuss your options.

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