How PIC 4013 and PIC 4014 Bans Can Affect Your Future in Australia
If you previously had visa issues, such as visa cancellations or being an unlawful non-citizen, you may have heard of visa bans or re-entry bans. While wondering if you are impacted, it may be best to learn about Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4013 and 4014 and how they can impact your future visa options to continue to remain in Australia.
What are PIC 4013 and PIC 4014?
PIC4013 applies to individuals who have had a visa cancelled and restricts these individuals from seeking to apply for another visa for 3 years.
PIC4014 are subjected to those individuals who have overstayed their visa and left Australia as an unlawful non-citizen or while holding a Bridging Visa C, Bridging Visa D or Bridging Visa E. These individuals will be affected by a 3-year re-entry ban from the departure date.
How do These Bans Affect You?
If triggered, PIC4013 and PIC4014 can lead to a visa ban of 3 years. This means that you will not be granted another Australian visa for 3 years, making it difficult to get a new visa.
Related: Which Australian Visas Subclasses Are Affected by PIC 4013 and PIC 4014?
How to Avoid Triggering PIC 4013 and PIC 4014?
Fully comply with all visa conditions of your current visa to prevent cancellation or overstaying.
Be proactive in renewing your visa before it reaches its expiry date.
Related: Overstaying a Visa: What are the Consequences?
What if You are Already Affected by PIC 4013 and PIC 4014?
Seek legal advice from an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law to assess your situation and explore tailored potential visa pathways.
You may be eligible to seek a waiver for PIC 4013 and/or for a PIC 4014 waiver with assistance from an immigration lawyer.
If your visa has been cancelled, you may also have rights to seek merit review to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) within a specific period.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Assist
If you require professional assistance in navigating the visa ban resulting from visa cancellation, consider contacting Agape Henry Crux. Our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law and Immigration Lawyers specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our solicitors to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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