Mastiche

I withdrawed my master degree and started to a new program.

Should I inform DIAC about this status?

Dorothy

Are you here on a student visa?

Mastiche

no, about to lodge a 176 visa . (offshore)

Dorothy

Then it doesn't matter. You haven't even lodged an application yet so DIAC doesn't have any idea who you are or what you are studying.

Mastiche

my agent strongly suggests to mention about withdrawn course details, He says, The DIAC requires a complete record of applicants studies which were withdrawn or not completed.

Pollyana

But there is no point in telling them anything if you haven't lodged an appliation yet

newjersey

or you want a bunch of strangers to tell you to disregard what your agent says?

jeba

You have to inform DIAC of any changes if you changed your course/study program on a student visa.
It must state on your VISA label. There is usually a condition on your visa, check your label and give more details to get appropriate advice.

Regards,
jeba

Mastiche

no, I want to get opinions from different point of views.

Mikoy21

hi mastiche, i'd reckon your agent's opinion is more informed than anyone else's? i could be wrong, but what's there to lose if you declared it? all the best to you!

Mastiche

yeah I guess also he is right. However, I cannot understand why DIAC cares about this.

Dorothy

He is not here on a student visa. He has never even applied for a visa.
Then why are you paying an agent? Seriously, if you are not going to take his advice why are you paying someone?

Mastiche

Why do all of you argue the reason I am asking in here? Why is this so important ?

I am trying to open a discussion to hear all different point of views to analyse them with myself. Please focus on the issue.

Mastiche

Because I am not totally agree with my agent . Actually I am indecisive on this issue yet.

Bermudashorts

I assume he is not suggestin gyou write to DIAC just to tell them this, rather he is suggesting you disclose it on your application form.

Well personally I would see no reason to do this, I think DIAC are interested in actual educaiton and qualifications gained, not part qualifications. Having said that, I don't think it would make a jot of difference. I would assume that DIAC will only consider the finished qualifications and will do nothing about the unfinished one. They are certianly not going to say "here is somebody who did not finish his course, let's reject the visa application".

So, my conclusion. Doesn't matter either way.