Visa cancellation

A visa can be cancelled on grounds such as visa condition breaches or providing false information or documents to the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP). If your visa is cancelled on these grounds you can apply for a bridging visa, but you should speak to an immigration lawyer immediately and obtain advice.

A visa can also be cancelled on "character grounds" . This may be because you have a criminal record or otherwise deemed to be of 'bad character'. If your visa is cancelled on these grounds, you are not entitled to a bridging visa and you will be detained. Sometimes people who are in prison have their visas cancelled so that on the release date they are immediately placed in Immigration detention.

Prior to making a decision to cancel your visa on character grounds the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) will write to you setting out the grounds of the cancellation and inviting you to respond.

Many types of visas can be cancelled including;

• Temporary working 457 visa
• Student visa
• Permanent visas including ENS 186 and RSMS 187 visas
• Spouse visa

Please contact Nevett Ford Lawyers (Melbourne) to speak to one of our 5 dedicated and experienced immigration lawyers if you require advice and assistance by contacting us by telephone: 03 9614 7111 or by email at: rcurtisgriffiths@nevettford.com.au.

Legal advice and assistance is highly recommended.