Francis_r

I often hear of people who have made an application and then have their
fingers crossed. Is it really so that even if you meet all requirements
for a visa, that it still can be refused?

If yes, then what factors influence the probability of success? I'm
especially interested in the 136 type.

Cheers,

Francis

ptlabs

Examples:

Medical condition(s).
Undeclared (i.e. forgotten, state of denial) criminal record.
Over-inflated self assessment of points due to over confidence/ignorance.
Failure to consider the basic requirements.
English language points prematurely claimed.

Peter

Angela Marie

We had a close shave at the end with my OH kids from ex marraige (none migratory and estranged), who had to undergo meds n pcc - was not good with the eldest one and we nearly missed our visa - it was just that He was 2 months away from being 18 that swayed it for us.

Angela

WESTLY

If the minister is satisfied that you meet all the visa criteria then the visa MUST be granted.

ptlabs

... except when the grant of the visa exceeds the number of visas available if capped. In which case, the visa must be granted, eventually.

Peter

marvinc

Would these just be held over to the next year/period then when they have the next allocation of places?

Angela Marie

As other post says , if you meet the criteria the visa must be granted, its just when ! From reading many post's on here it can slow down June ready for the new years allocation. Delays also can occur with volume of applications which are on the increase - but the aussie timeline site gives you an indication of how long similar applications to yours are taking.
angela

katsmajic

We have got a few 'issues' that stand out in our case for the 136 or any visa for that matter, i sorted one ( i hope) with a call to DIMIA - very nice lady there, and were sorting the other issue next week re - kids from first marriage and removing from UK 2 OZ....but still have nightmares something will go wrong!
we score 130 points so fingers x'd theyl have us!

Angela Marie

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pm me - if I can be any help
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