Why do visa applications get refused? 8 reasons why visa applications get refused Thousands of people around the world dream of an opportunity to work and live in Australia, but the lack of preparedness and homework costs them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity It sure is a long one, but contrary to what most people think, applying for an Australian visa – temporary or permanent- is not a complex procedure. All you need to do is to submit the required documents and make sure they are genuine and attested by a notary. In a hurry, caused by either lack of information, laziness or excitement, applicants tend to miss out on very important documents, which might otherwise seem unimportant. Sometimes, choosing the wrong options on the application forms or providing unbefitting and insufficient supplementary information as proof of your statements and claims delay the procedure or might result in refusal. Use our guide to make sure that you avoid certain mistakes to minimize your chances of visa refusal. 1. Incomplete information The biggest reason for visas to get refused is that applicants do not provide enough information to prove their claims made in their applications. Make sure each answer/claim in your visa application form is supported by supporting documents. For instance, if you have ticked the box asking whether you were ever called with another name, you are required to attach a proof of name change, which can either be a marriage certificate or a public statement/notice/newspaper advertisement, etc. issued when changing your name. 2. False/incorrect information Visas are refused if authorities discover that information or claims made in the application are wrong and/or documents being tampered with. You can be charged with visa fraud, depending on the wrong information provided, and you may be deported or blacklisted from entering Australia forever. 3. Missing proof of financial support This is one of the main reasons for Australian visa refusal, especially students and tourists. It is important that applicants satisfy the government through DIBP by giving a proof of their financial stability. Applicants have to have sufficient financial support from home country or from a person within Australia to be granted visa. The level of finance required to be shown depends on the type of visa subclass. 4. Nominating the wrong occupation Obtaining a skilled visa, whether provisional or permanent, is a rigorous process that a lot of people take for granted. The biggest mistake applicants make is nominating the wrong occupation. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will only consider your nominated occupation valid if the relevant skills assessing authority confirms it. Without a positive skills assessment, you cannot lodge a valid skilled migration application. It’s not just ticking any occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for the sake of getting a Permanent Residency. It’s who you are (qualification), who you’ve been (work experience), and what you want to pursue as a long-term career (job offer). 5. Using tourist visa to re-unit with friends & family Migration agents say there have been instances when people wanting to sponsor boyfriends/girlfriends, partners, potential partners, fiancés/fiancées or spouses apply for tourist visas to do so. A tourist visa is not designed to reunite couples or families. It is is purely designed for people wishing to visit Australia as “genuine tourists” with the intention of visiting Australia and returning home before their visas expire. Similarly, other applications get refused because applicants apply for the wrong subclass. 6. Not making sure you meet health requirements Visa applications to Australia get rejected if you do not meet the health requirements. Rejection is only due to terminal illness or serious contagious diseases. All applicants are tested for Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis at a medical facility nominated by DIBP before the visas are issued. Last year, DIBP made it mandatory for people travelling from some countries to present a medical certificate stating that they had had polio immunization. The list of these countries is available at DIBP’s website. 7. Not providing proof of English language proficiency Some visas, including the student visas and permanent residence applications, require applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. While applicants who have English as their first language are exempt from this requirement, applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to present IELTS, TOFEL and other certificates as proof of their English language skills. Different visas have different score requirements. Your visa application might get rejected if you do not meet the English language requirements. 8. Not seeking professional help when in doubt Completing any form of visa application to Australia requires a lot of preparation and thorough knowledge of the requirements the government and DIBP are looking for. It is crucial to go through the proper way when applying for a temporary visa or permanent residence in Australia, and that is where the role of migration consultants becomes useful. Make sure the migration agent you choose to lodge your application through is registered with the Office the Migration Agents Registration Authority to avoid being fooled by fraudulent and unregistered self-claimed agents. Sources Migration and Education Alliance of Australia
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:57:46 +0000
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