Other Important Information

Staying and working legally in Australia

If your visa expires while you are still in Australia, you become an 'unlawful non-citizen'.

If you become aware that you are an ‘unlawful non-citizen’ you should contact the compliance section of your nearest departmental office. Locations of offices are available on the department's website
See: Australian Offices

You can check your immigration status including your work rights through Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
See: Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)

Decision review processes

If you are not satisfied with an immigration decision that affects you, you may have the right to seek a review of the decision. More information is available on the following websites:

• Department of Immigration and Citizenship
  See: www.immi.gov.au
• Migration and Refugee Review Tribunal
  See: www.mrt-rrt.gov.au
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal
  See: www.aat.gov.au

Migration agents

You do not need to use a migration agent to lodge a visa application. However, if you wish to, you can find contact details of migration agents (in Australia and overseas)
See: www.mara.com.au
Telephone: 1300 226 272.

Translations

Translated versions of this Charter are available
See: Client Service Charter – Translated Versions

 

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