Visa Cancellations
Receiving notice that your visa may be cancelled is understandably stressful—but you don’t have to face it alone. At Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers, we provide expert legal representation for individuals in Melbourne and across Australia facing visa cancellations.
Why Are Visas Cancelled?
The Department of Home Affairs may cancel your visa for various reasons, including:
Character grounds – Failing the character test (Section 501), including criminal convictions
Breach of visa conditions – Working without permission, overstaying, or failing to meet visa requirements
False or misleading information – Providing incorrect details during the visa application
Risk to the community – If deemed a threat to public health or safety
If you’ve received a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) or a visa cancellation decision, it’s crucial to act quickly.
How We Help
Our experienced migration lawyers can assist with:
Responding to NOICC – Crafting a strong response backed by evidence and legal argument
Applying for Revocation – If your visa was cancelled under Section 501 or other provisions
Appealing to the AAT – Representing you at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Ministerial Intervention – Seeking discretionary review in complex or compassionate cases
What Do You Need Help With?
Family & Partner Visas
Supporting Australians to bring their family members to Australia.
Student Visas
Assisting you to study in Australia and with your post-study work options.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Helping businesses sponsor overseas workers via 482, 186 & 494 visas, and manage compliance.
Visa Cancellations
Assisting individuals facing visa cancellations under character, compliance, or other grounds. We help you respond to notices, appeal decisions, and protect your right to stay in Australia.
General Skilled Migration
Helping professionals and skilled workers with State Nominated (subclass 190) visas, Skilled (Independent) (subclass 189) visas and Skilled Work (Regional) (subclass 491) visas.
Citizenship
Advising and assisting permanent residents to become Australian citizens as well as applications for citizenship by descent and evidence of citizenship.
Character, cancellations and identity issues
Helping you establish your identity, address character issues under s501, and respond to visa cancellation notices under s109 or s116.
Judicial and merits review
Helping to represent you in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) (formerly the AAT) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Federal Court or High Court of Australia.
Protection Visas
Assisting you to lodge Protection (subclass 866) visa applications in Australia or access Australia's offshore Humanitarian visa program
How We Work
- Consultation
- Personalised Strategy
- Application Process
- Ongoing Support
- Outcome
Why Choose Farrell Rose?
Experienced & Dedicated – With over 20 years of experience, we’ve successfully assisted thousands of clients in securing visas, permanent residency, and citizenship in Australia.
Excellent Client Reviews – We are proud to maintain a great success rate and a strong reputation, backed by numerous 5-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Open & Honest Communication – Transparency is at the core of our practice. We provide clear advice, step-by-step guidance, and regular updates throughout your immigration process.
Personalised Solutions – No two immigration cases are the same. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and offer tailored strategies for the best possible outcome.
Meet The Team
Our team combines deep legal expertise with compassion and integrity to guide you through every step of your migration journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You should act immediately. A NOICC is a formal warning that the Department may cancel your visa. You typically have a short window—often 7 to 28 days—to respond. Seek legal advice promptly to prepare a strong submission and avoid cancellation.
Yes. Depending on the reason and type of visa, you may be able to appeal the cancellation to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Appeals must be lodged within strict timeframes, so it’s crucial to act quickly.
The character test is used to assess whether someone poses a risk to the Australian community. It considers factors such as criminal history, past conduct, and associations. Failing the character test is a common ground for visa cancellation.
In most cases, yes—you may be granted a bridging visa while your review or appeal is underway. However, this depends on your circumstances and whether you take immediate action after the cancellation decision.
Yes. If the Department finds that you provided false or misleading information or documents—intentionally or unintentionally—your visa may be cancelled under Section 109 of the Migration Act.
In some cases, yes. You may be able to request revocation of the cancellation, lodge an appeal, or apply for ministerial intervention. Outcomes depend on the circumstances of your case and the quality of your legal submissions.
If all appeals fail, you may request the Minister for Immigration to personally intervene and grant you a visa on compassionate or unique grounds. This is a discretionary and rare remedy, and strong evidence is required.
If your visa is cancelled at a port of entry (immigration clearance), you may be detained and removed from Australia. You can request revocation of the decision, but strict deadlines apply, often within 2 to 7 days.
Our Office Locations
We offer in person appointments in our Melbourne and Sydney offices. Can’t make it to the office? We also offer video and telephone appointments.
Melbourne Office:
Level 35, 477 Collins Street,
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Wurundjeri Country
Sydney Office:
201 Kent Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Gadigal Country
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Take the next step in your migration journey with expert guidance from Farrell Rose. Whether you’re applying for a visa, seeking permanent residency, or planning for citizenship, we are here to simplify the process and support you every step of the way.