Visa Refusal Case Study: Refused After Submitting Bogus False Documents
Undoubtedly, the process of submitting an Australian visa application is complex. The intricate visa criteria often require significant work, leading one to consider any means necessary to meet the requirements, even if it means submitting a bogus document. In this visa refusal case study, we will delve into the consequences and the way out of such a situation, as seen in our client’s case, John and Candy.
But before diving into the visa refusal case study, let’s learn about the bogus documents and the consequences of submitting one to your Australian visa application.
What is a bogus document? Is it considered fraud in a visa application?
Bogus document refers to documents suspected of being counterfeited, changed, or obtained fraudulently. These may contain identification documents, job references, or other supporting documents. The Department uses advanced verification technology and forensic analytical techniques to detect forged papers and assure the authenticity of application submissions.
Indeed, submitting a bogus document in an Australian visa application is considered a serious offence. This includes providing forged or counterfeit documents, supplying misleading information, or intentionally concealing facts. Such actions, which can be considered visa fraud, can have severe consequences, including visa refusal and potential future application rejections.
Read more: A Consequence of Bogus False Documents for Australian Visa 2024
What is Public Criteria 4020, and what is its key aspect?
Public Interest Criterion 4020 is a critical component of Australian immigration policy designed to fight visa fraud. It requires the applicants to give actual documentation and accurate information throughout the application procedure. The Department of Home Affairs uses rigorous assessment processes to ensure the authenticity of visa applicants’ documents and information following PIC 4020. Failure to comply with this criterion leads to visa refusal, affecting future applications.
The key aspects of PIC 4020 are:
- Applicants are forbidden from submitting forged documents or fraudulent information in their applications.
It applies to any documents submitted to the Department of Home Affairs or other authorities. Don’t think the Department will never recognise bogus documents or fraudulent information. They use innovative verification procedures to detect forged or fraudulent documents and misleading information, ensuring the validity of the visa application process.
- Applicants must verify their identities to the Department’s satisfaction.
Failure to verify one’s identity to the Department’s satisfaction may result in visa refusal. This underscores the crucial need to present honest and valid identity documents. The Department conducts extensive identity verification processes, such as biometric data analysis and cross-referencing with government databases, to ensure the accuracy and validity of applicants’ identities.
Consequences of failing Public Criteria 4020
If the Department of Home Affairs determines that you failed to meet the requirements of PIC 4020 by presenting bogus documents or providing false or misleading information, the visa application will be refused. A visa refusal due to bogus document can have serious consequences, including a three-year restriction on getting another visa (except for refusals occurring when the applicant is under 18).
Learn more about Public Criteria 4020, explained by the Department of Home Affairs here.
Can it be waived?
The three-year restriction on getting an Australian visa can be waived in certain situations, providing the applicants with a possible option for appeal and relief.
The Department of Home Affairs carefully evaluates waiver requests, considering various circumstances when determining waiver eligibility. These factors include the applicant’s compliance history, previous compliance with immigration procedures, and any prior visa refusals or breaches.
Visa Refusal Case Study Based on John and Candy’s Story
In this visa refusal case study, we will show you how submitting bogus false documents only jeopardises your chance of getting your preferred visa.
The First Encounter
John and Candy first met on holiday in Bali. The moment they saw each other, they knew they had to meet.
After John had plucked up the courage to introduce himself and used the excuse that he was lost, Candy and John started chatting, and Candy asked John if he would like her to show him around.
Of course, John accepted, and they exchanged numbers, agreeing to meet up that evening so that Candy could show John the local cuisine and he could try some authentic Indonesian food.
After that evening, John and Candy never looked back. They got along so well and enjoyed each other’s company.
Soon, it was time for John to return home, and the weeks had passed so quickly that he did not even realise that his holiday was over and that he would have to say goodbye to Candy.
The Relationship Started to Blossom
Upon returning home, John missed Candy, and it was then that he realised he wanted and needed to see her again and that his feelings for her were more than friendship.
They spoke daily, and soon John realised that Candy felt the same way about him. The time they passed, and after many visits back to Bali to see Candy, their relationship flourished.
John and Candy were a real couple and spent every moment they could together when John was able to be there.
It was always so hard for John to say goodbye to Candy when he had to return home. Each time he would leave, it would get even harder, but for Candy, it was becoming devastating.
Due to John’s work commitments in Australia, it was becoming longer between visits.
John was unable to fly back to Bali quite so often.
The First Attempt of Getting A Visa Option for Candy Coming to Visit Australia
It was then that John and Candy discussed the option of Candy coming to visit in Australia.
Even though John had to work, at least he could spend his free time with Candy in person rather than over video calls and messages.
John knew it would make Candy happy to be close to him, and what better gift could he give her than to go on a holiday to Australia?
Candy couldn’t have been happier with this idea, but there was much to organise. She didn’t even have a passport, which was undoubtedly the first thing to be organised.
The day Candy’s Passport arrived, she was excited, and so was John.
They were one step closer to being together again. John was overjoyed that Candy would see his country and home and meet his family and friends.
John and Candy decided to apply for an Australian Visitor Visa immediately.
One small mistake led to a significant loss
They longed to be together and assumed the sooner they applied, the sooner they would be together.
So, John and Candy began gathering all the documentation needed to apply.
They were desperate to be together and wanted to make the application look as good as possible to ensure Candy’s visa would be approved.
In wanting this so badly, a few things were required for the application they didn’t have, so they decided to use a bogus or false document out of desperation.
You see, the situation was that Candy was not employed.
John and Candy were worried that if the Department of Home Affairs saw that Candy did not work, they would think she had no reason to return home to Indonesia after her holiday and maybe wanted a visitor visa to look for work in Australia and stay permanently, which is illegal.
As evidence of reasons to return is required for the application approval, John and Candy assumed they could fake Candy’s place of employment.
John thought that the Department of Home Affairs would never know. He assumed they must have so many applications daily that, indeed, they wouldn’t have the time to call everyone’s employer for confirmation!
With all their documentation ready, John and Candy lodged their Australian Visitor Visa application.
There was so much excitement and planning for Candy’s visit to Australia. John and Candy talked every day about the things they would do, the places he would take her and the food she would try.
John and Candy were so happy planning everything, but they were completely shattered when the news came that Candy’s visa was rejected.
The Department of Home Affairs did check Candy’s employment.
In fact, they checked everything! It seemed to John that this process was not as simple and easy as he had initially thought it would be, and Candy’s Visa was denied because of the false and misleading documents he supplied.
It was at this time that Candy almost gave up.
She told John she couldn’t handle the distance and wondered if it would be better if they went their separate ways.
John would have none of this. He was going to be with Candy regardless. John did not want and could not live without her.
John and Candy Never Give Up
John had planned to propose to Candy in Australia as a surprise when she arrived. Still, as the visa was refused and his boss was unhappy, John took some time off work and flew to see her immediately.
Fast forward a few more months, John and Candy were married in April in a beautiful ceremony in Bali, Indonesia. It was the most wonderful day of their life.
John’s family in Australia tried to fly over to attend the ceremony. Candy had all her relatives and friends there, too.
They were so happy, but the thought of being separated again soon had not even crossed their minds.
The honeymoon was over, and it was time for John to return to work.
Oh, he wished he could never leave, but everything he had was in Australia.
His home, his job, his life. He couldn’t just leave his job! How would he support his new wife? How could he afford a house, buy Candy beautiful things, take her on holidays, and even get to see her?
That was not a realistic option.
A Great Gift in the Midst of a Storm
Shortly after returning to Australia, John got fantastic news from his wife, Candy. One beautiful morning, John received a picture from his wife showing a positive pregnancy test.
They were on cloud nine. Not enough words could express their happiness and gratitude.
Candy directly made a doctor’s appointment that day, and it was confirmed that she was four weeks pregnant.
Amid their happiness, they realise they should reunite soon, in any way possible. It would be devastating for Candy to spend the pregnancy by herself, and John did not want that.
Not to mention that this is his first child, so he is willing to do everything to get Candy to Australia as soon as possible to get the best care from him and Australia’s fantastic healthcare.
Every Storm that Comes Always Comes to an End
John and Candy learn from their mistakes and are fully aware that this opportunity is important. So they don’t want to waste more time or money.
Then, John contacted a Perth-based Migration Agent, ONE derland Consulting and spoke with Indah Melindasari. He explained the situation and their mistake of submitting a fake employment document for Candy’s previous Visitor Visa application.
Indah and her team understand the frustration of this newlywed couple. So, Indah and her team explained the chance and what John and Candy would likely face. Indah explained that they must first obtain information on whether Candy is subject to 3 years re-entry ban or not; then, they must build a compelling story of their relationship and the prospect of difficulties that Candy, John and their baby will encounter during those three years of waiting for Candy to enter Australia.
John understood and believed he was in a good hand. So, without hesitation, he began the process with Indah and her team.
They would first apply for a Freedom of Information, then an offshore Partner Visa. The Freedom of Information allows Indah and the team to assess the previous Visitor Visa application thoroughly, and it was confirmed that Candy has a three-year re-entry ban.
Indah and her team at ONEderland Consulting move quickly from there in preparing the offshore Partner Visa application with a compelling reason that a happy family will experience many difficulties with a long-distance marriage, especially with an Australian baby on the way.
With the help of Indah and her excellent team at ONE derland Consulting, John and Candy’s application was ready, and their case was put forward.
Our Perth Migration Agent helped John and Candy with everything.
They advised precisely what documents they would need to get together, what kind of evidence John and Candy would require to support the fact of their relationship and what John and Candy needed to do to prove that the misleading document they submitted with the first visitor visa application was genuinely an honest mistake and that John and Candy were of good character and genuinely in love.
Finally, Candy was granted a Partner Visa and could live with John permanently in Australia.
John and Candy could not express the happiness they felt and the gratitude and thanks that they had for Indah and her team.
John felt that if it was not for their help, he and Candy may not have ever been able to be together full-time, and the thought of losing his beautiful Candy was heartbreaking to him.
John now highly recommends ONE derland Consulting to anyone wanting to migrate to Australia or to bring their partner from overseas. He has sworn never to give false or misleading information because he knows first-hand that when it comes to being unable to be with the one you truly love, there is nothing more heartbreaking in the whole world.
So, what can you learn from this visa refusal case study?
From this visa refusal case study, you can learn that if you provide bogus, false or misleading documents to the Department of Home Affairs. In that case, they reserve the right to and will do the following:
- Cancel your Visa if it has already been granted
- Prevent you from being granted another visa for three years
- Refuse your Visa application
If you were banned from entering Australia for three years, the only option left is to apply for a visa offshore. However, just like in John and Candy’s case, you can only apply for a permanent Australian visa for a compelling reason.
Rest assured, ONEderland Consulting has over a decade of experience and a proven track record in assisting clients in obtaining an Australian visa even after the refusal due to bogus document. Our expertise is your best chance for a successful visa application.
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