CoE Cancelled But Visa Still Active – Here’s What You Can Do

What should you do if your Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) is cancelled, but your student visa is still active? 

This situation can be confusing and raise a lot of questions. Let’s clear up any confusion regarding this CoE cancellation.

First, don’t panic.

Here at education ONE we, alongside our registered migration agent, have more than 15 years of experience and 98% success rate in solving complex study cases like this.

Why Did My CoE Get Cancelled?

Your CoE may get cancelled mainly because you are failing to meet the academic or attendance requirements of your course.

Can I stay in Australia after my CoE is cancelled but my visa is still active?

When your CoE gets cancelled it doesn’t mean your student visa is automatically cancelled, well not immediately.

After your school reports your CoE cancellation to the Department of Home Affairs, you’ll have a grace period of 28 calendar days to stay in Australia and take action.

So, yes, you can stay in Australia after CoE is cancelled.

What does this mean for my visa?

Well as stated before your visa will remain active for the next 28 days.

The thing is that having a CoE is a must to verify your enrollment in a CRICOS-registered institution which also works as a key requirement of student visa.

So when you have no valid CoE, the Department of Home Affairs will cancel your student visa as you failed to meet the requirements.

Our team can help you take decisive action, including legal steps, to secure a new CoE and maintain your visa status. Schedule a free consultation today.

What are the potential consequences of a cancelled CoE?

Cancelled CoE leads to student visa cancellation and It is unlawful to stay in Australia without an active visa.

You’ll lose all your right  to study, work, and live in Australia and to have to leave Australia. We all know that leaving Australia without a degree is considered a failed investment.

We don’t want that to happen and we are willing to use our expertise and experience to get you back on track to finish your study in Australia and accomplish your personal goals.

If you push your luck to remain in Australia after 28 days of CoE cancellation, these are the consequences:

• detention
• deportation
• ban on returning to Australia

If you’re reading this article after 28 days after your CoE cancellation, get advice from our expert for overstaying a student visa. Click here.

Just remember this. The earlier you take action, the more options you’ll have.

What Should I Do If My CoE is Cancelled?

Don’t let a cancelled CoE disrupt your Australian study plans, you can mitigate the impact and potentially find solutions.

See our actionable steps to overcome CoE cancellation.

Get a complimentary consultation with our expert

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Our education experts will provide a detailed assessment of your profile, covering education and migration.

The profile assessment is on us. Whether you decide to use our service or not, there’s no fee. 

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about your current situation and options.

Schedule yours, click here.

Identify the factors contributing to the cancellation

It’s important to understand why your CoE was cancelled, as the insights gained will be invaluable in devising a strategic plan for your next steps.

We recognise your situation is as unique as you are.

We’ll work hand-in-hand with your education provider to design a personalised solution that meets your individual goals.

Review your options

If you’re wondering about your options to maintain student status in Australia, the key lies in securing a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

This can be done either at the same institution or by transferring to a different course or university.

Carefully consider each pathway in light of your background, current situation, and long-term goals to ensure a fulfilling and rewarding study experience.

Regardless of the option you choose, we want to ensure you make an informed decision.

Even after you successfully obtain a new CoE, there are potential challenges to be aware of, such as if your student visa duration doesn’t align with your course.

Our role is also to understand these and ensure you’ll have no other hard time.

Compile the required documents

Many factors that will affect the documents for getting a CoE after cancellation.

Your documents will depend on your personal situation and the cancellation reasons, we have the example for you:

• Poor academic performance – evidence of  improvement in academics.
• Visa violations – evidence of compliance with immigration laws.
• Financial – evidence of higher financial support
• Etc.

Also personal situations such as previous study in Australia, applying to a new course, and change of institution will affect the document checklist.

Accurate and complete documentation is a sine qua non for obtaining a new CoE, otherwise you must have a big heart to leave your Australian study journey.

Using our tailored document checklist, we ensure your documents are prepared on time and experience a whole smooth process.

How can I manage stress and anxiety during this time?

Re-applying for a CoE after cancellation can be a stressful process.

Always prioritise yourself first by staying informed and organised, setting a realistic expectation, and managing your workload.

Knowing that you have a professional to handle your case and ensure everything’s going alright will give you peace of mind.

Here at, education ONE, we cover you in every aspect of the way. Schedule a consultation today and let us help you get back on track.

When your CoE is cancelled, our priority is to find a solution that allows you to continue your studies in Australia.

Here’s what we offer:

• Our team boasts 15+ years of expertise managing complex cases  like yours.
• 98% success rate in resolving CoE and visa applications
• Working closely with renowned migration agents

Click here to schedule your consultation.

Client Success Story: CoE Cancelled, Visa Running Out. Leo’s Journey to a Master’s Degree

The path to an Australian education isn’t always straightforward and this is exactly what happened to Leo, an international student whose academic aspirations appeared shattered after his Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) was cancelled.

Let’s read Leo’s story to see how he struggled in dealing with the cancellation of the CoE even though his student visa was still valid.

Leo, a student at a major Sydney university pursuing a master’s degree in information technology (IT), had a difficult year ahead of him in 2020. 

His studies were severely hampered by mental health issues and financial hardships, which resulted in failing grades and put his student visa in jeopardy.

This is when our support for Leo began.

We applied for a Master of IT at the first university but were turned down because the applicant didn’t match the GTE requirements. 

We then assisted in applying to three more colleges, but even with updated financial documentation, refusals were made because of the GTE.

The process took almost a year since uni admissions were slow due to COVID-19 restrictions. Lucky immigration did not cancel the visa along the way.

Until it came to the point where the client’s visa is only valid for another month.

In this injury time, our RMA performed an assessment and advised the client of his option, which is to consider enrolling in a Diploma of IT, which is good for him to gain confidence of studying in Australia from its smaller-size classes, and apply for a new student visa under the VET stream.

Leo was able to get accepted into a Sydney college’s IT Diploma program. We also started his student visa application over again.

Leo’s efforts paid off in 2022 when his visa was approved and he successfully finished the Diploma program.

Client became more confident, so he asked us to enrol him in a Master of IT since he felt more ready.

We made one application to a uni in Sydney, this time the client has a Diploma of IT qualification where he could show that he, despite previous failure, could change and had successfully completed an Australian study without any difficulty during his Diploma, and got the client approved.

Leo is working hard to earn his master’s in IT right now. Leo’s journey was undoubtedly complicated, but in the end, a successful ending was made possible.

Moral of the story: never lose your confidence when faced with failure, it may not be your time to thrive yet, but with education ONE, we will make your dreams come true at the right time.

Get a free phone consultation with us today to speak with one of our experts and get an initial assessment.