Visa cancelled

A cancellation can be a notice that cancellation is being considered, or a final decision. Which one you have changes what you can do.

What to do

• Read your notice for the date you must respond by. It is often short. A late reply may not be considered.
• If it is a notice of intention to consider cancellation, you can usually respond with evidence and reasons why your visa should not be cancelled.
• If the visa has already been cancelled, a review or revocation request may be possible, with its own deadline. The notice sets it out.

Documents to gather

• The notice or cancellation letter, all pages
• Evidence for your response: work, family, community, health
• Character references
• Court or police documents if they relate to the cancellation
• Your current visa and bridging visa details

Common questions

What does notice of intention to consider cancellation mean?

The Department is considering cancelling your visa and invites you to respond before deciding. It is not yet a cancellation.

Is there a deadline to respond?

Yes. Your notice states a date. Treat it as firm and act early.

Registered agents near you

Enter your postcode to see the three closest registered migration agents on the public register. 4,846 agents are listed in Australia.

Other matters

A refusal letter explains why the delegate was not satisfied. It is not the end, but time limits are short.Section 501 lets the Minister or a delegate refuse or cancel a visa when a person does not pass the character test.A Protection visa is for people who fear serious harm if they return to their home country and who are in Australia.Student visa refusals often turn on genuine student requirements, financial capacity or English evidence.Skilled visa refusals often relate to skills assessments, points claims, English or nomination issues.Visitor visa refusals often relate to doubts about whether you will leave Australia or have enough funds.A bridging visa lets you stay lawfully in Australia while another visa application or review is decided.Citizenship refusals commonly relate to residence requirements, identity or character.Employer-sponsored visas depend on both the employer and the worker meeting requirements.The Administrative Review Tribunal reviews many visa decisions. Time limits are strict.

General information, not legal or migration advice. Rules, fees and deadlines change and every case is different. Check your own letters and speak to a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner before you act. Visa Wizard is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Review Tribunal or OMARA.