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When your visa is cancelled under the general power to cancel of S116(1) and you are inside Australia
You may have:
- Been granted a visa based on circumstances that no longer exist or that have changed
- Been granted a visa based on circumstances that never existed
- Failed to comply with your visa conditions
- Been identified as a risk to the health, safety or good order of the Australian community
- Been granted a visa in contravention of the Migration or other laws of the Commonwealth
- Been granted a student visa and
- You are not likely to be a genuine student
- Engaging in conduct not contemplated by a student visa holder
- Met certain prescribed ground for cancellation. Please contact our office to learn more.
You will:
- Receive a warning (NOICC) before your visa will be cancelled
- Have 5 working days to respond. Exemptions Apply
- Receive a written cancellation notice
- Be advised in the cancellation notice of your Review Rights
- Not necessarily receive a notice if your visa is not cancelled
Note:
- Immigration applies discretionary factors when considering to cancel your visa
- If you hold a permanent visa, S116(1) cannot be used to cancel your visa whilst you are inside Australia. However, if you are outside Australia it may be cancelled under S116(1)
You must:
On receipt of a NOICC contact our office immediately as a matter of urgency to avoid serious consequences.