Must-Read! Your Options After Student Dependent Visa Refusal In Australia

The refusal of a student dependent visa is a distressing experience for those hoping to share their study journey in Australia with loved ones. 

As international students, do you truly have the time to invest in dealing with visa refusals and re-applications?

Especially since you’ll be required to decipher complex refusal letters and guess how to improve your next application!

This is full of hassles and complicated processes, which will cause you headaches and rob you of your time to focus on your studies.

Many international students are putting too much focus on the refusal letter, they end up ignoring the underlying issues that may put their own visas at risk.

To help you more about the complex process of re-applying for your dependent on your student visa, education ONE offers insight on the matter.

Let’s see what secrets lie behind those overly confusing refusal letters.

What Causes Your Australian Student Dependent Visa – Subsequent Entrant Stream Refused?

Do you have enough funds to support your family in Australia? Is your student visa genuine? Can you prove that your family ties are genuine and unbreakable?

A lot of factors can be grounds for a visa refusal including failure to show your genuine intention that is in line with your migration goals and failure to show a sound financial standing.

The truth is, your visa application’s success hinges on the strength of your documentation, financial evidence, and family ties to your home country.

Here are some of the most common reasons for student dependent visa refusals:

1. Insufficient financial evidence
2. Non-genuine student visa
3. Failed to show genuineness of family ties
4. Non-compliance of health and character requirements
5. Bad visa history
6. Incomplete or incorrect documentation

Missing even one piece of the puzzle can lead to a visa refusal. 

In spite of this, it is important to be aware that such a decision may not necessarily be the end of the road.

Concerned about the genuineness of your family ties? Schedule a free consultation.

What steps can be taken after a student dependent visa refusal in Australia?

Even after a refusal, there are options to explore. Depending on the reasons for such refusal, you may be able to:

Apply for an appeal

If your family members’ student visa (subsequent entrant) dependent application is refused or cancelled while you, as the main applicant, are in Australia, you might have the option to have the decision reviewed by a merits review tribunal, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

The AAT is an independent organisation that reviews government decisions. 

Inside the AAT, specialist offices review specific sorts of government decisions.

Not all decisions are reviewable by the AAT. 

For instance, if the Minister for Immigration personally decides to reject or cancel your visa under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 regarding character tests, you cannot apply to have a decision reviewed by the AAT.

What to expect after an AAT review

The review tribunal will settle on one of the following decisions:

• Affirm: This is when the AAT agrees with the department’s decision to refuse or cancel your visa and so the decision that the department has given will stand.
• Set aside the Department’s decision: Meaning that the AAT has the view that the decision should be changed. The AAT may replace (substitute) the decision with a new decision.
• Remit the Department’s decision: Meaning that the AAT has the view that the decision must be reconsidered. The department is required to reconsider the application having regard to the directions made by the AAT.
• No jurisdiction: Meaning that the AAT had no power to review the department’s decision.

Make sure you apply for a review on time.

It is very important to comprehend and know that when you receive a refusal or cancellation letter it will state how many days you have to make an appeal for that decision.

In the event that you don’t do it on time you could lose the opportunity of your application being reviewed.

Ensure your application is reviewed. Get expert guidance on appeal processes. Book a free consultation.

Reapply for a visa

Besides applying for a merits review, you will have the option to reapply for your Student Dependent Visa.

Sometimes, reapplying for a visa is preferable because it is more affordable than the AAT fees. 

When reapplying for a visa, make sure you have provided all the relevant documentation and information that can strengthen your Student Dependent Visa application so it won’t end up on another refusal.

You can refer to the Immigration website to find out the general requirements.

But unfortunately, after a refusal, it would not be enough.

For your next visa application after refusal, usually you need to go beyond it. 

You should analyse your situation, qualification, and migration purposes to Australia personally.

Everyone is different, which makes each application different. 

For example, if your spouse or partner owns and manages a business in their home country, they may have to supply more documents than if they are employed and receive a monthly salary.

Make sure you provide supporting evidence and information for each claim and statement you make.

Rebut the decision for your visa refusal

If you found out that the department has missed any document or information that you have, in fact, included in your visa application, you could send a rebuttal letter to the department.

It is important to include all your claims along with supporting information and documents. You can then send it to the Immigration and wait for their final decision.

Want to ensure your visa application is complete and accurate? Schedule a free consultation.

How Is the Chance of Getting the Next Visa Application Granted?

Preparing and ensuring your next student dependent visa in Australia application is successful can be distressing.

Not to mention your previous refusal that would be weighted towards your next student visa decision.

You would have to provide additional documentation and information to the required documents for normal applications.

If you could supply the right documents, your chance to get your next visa application granted is HIGH.

However, the challenge is, how to be sure which documents and information to supply?

Think nothing of it, you should contact education ONE who will make sure your next student visa application is completed and irrefutable.

Get advice on what relevant information and documents to supply to the department based on your circumstance.

Be cautious! In the heat of these restrictions, You would literally be throwing your money away if you chose a migration agency that doesn’t understand this or doesn’t put your case first.

Our migration agent partner, ONE derland Consulting is different. 

We take the time to listen to your story, analyse your circumstances, and provide personalised recommendations.

Our services are tailored to fit your individual circumstances and our top priority is getting YOU on the plane to Australia.

Here’s How We Can Secure Your Family’s Future in Australia!

Aside from just giving you certain information and advice on your current status in Australia, a Registered Migration Agent can also help you with the best options possible in regards to your situation.

In addition, it is always nice to feel the security of hiring professionals to take care of your case, right?

If you are unsure of what the next step or options you have after student visa refusal or after receiving notice of intention to refuse, or have questions regarding student visa matter?

Book a FREE Student Visa Consultation with one of our Career Development Consultants or contact us education ONE Australia through email at [email protected] or via phone on at 1300 083 663.

We have years of experience in helping hundreds of international students to overcome their visa refusal no matter how complex the circumstances. 

Every student’s situation is unique. We treat every individual differently based on their situation to determine the best options for their future visa. 

Let our experienced visa experts guide you through the process and help you achieve your goals.