{"id":1125,"date":"2021-04-29T12:07:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T02:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blmigration.com.au\/?post_type=landing_page&#038;p=1125"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:49:03","slug":"character-issue","status":"publish","type":"landing_page","link":"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/en\/landing-page\/character-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for a visa with a criminal history?\u200b | Brightstone Migration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1125\" class=\"elementor elementor-1125\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0f6e3f elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"b0f6e3f\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying for a visa with a criminal history?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ed452 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41ed452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Applying for a visa with a criminal history?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e664f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0e664f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our team of experienced migration and criminal lawyers collaborates to navigate the complexities of the visa application process.<br><br>We are dedicated to providing you with expert guidance to maximise your chances of success. <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3adb7 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ee3adb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:0272099256\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Consultation with a Immigration Lawyer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f303e25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f303e25\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa3304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aaa3304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Impact of a Criminal Record on Australian Visa Applications\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d816d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15d816d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Having a criminal record can pose significant challenges across various contexts, and visa applications are no exception. For instance, Australia enforces stringent character requirements for most visa applications. Applicants are generally required to submit police clearance certificates from any country where they have resided for 12 months or more within the last 10 years. This highlights the substantial and direct impact that a criminal record can have on an individual\u2019s opportunities and life circumstances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab5b5ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab5b5ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does a Criminal Record Always Lead to Visa Refusal?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623b163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"623b163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">While Australia enforces strict character requirements, having a criminal record does not automatically result in the refusal of a visa application. The decision is contingent upon the nature and severity of the offense. For instance, if an applicant received a sentence of less than 12 months of imprisonment, they may still meet the character test under Australian immigration law. However, this is only one element of the character assessment, and the final outcome will depend on the specific circumstances of each individual case.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-787d5c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"787d5c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Factors Considered in the Character Test<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3fe92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c3fe92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When assessing a visa applicant&#8217;s character, immigration officers will consider several factors, including:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d9f6bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d9f6bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4035825\" data-id=\"4035825\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457131a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"457131a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Brightstone-immi-landingpage-visaCancel-Icon3-1.png\" title=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon3 1\" alt=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon3 1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46df148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46df148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Protection of the community<\/strong><\/p><p>The applicant\u2019s criminal record is assessed to determine if it poses a potential risk to the safety, security, or well-being of the Australian public.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-314df78\" data-id=\"314df78\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4143ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f4143ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Brightstone-immi-landingpage-visaCancel-Icon2.png\" title=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon2\" alt=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f480b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98f480b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Domestic violence\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Australia strictly enforces a zero-tolerance stance on domestic violence, with factors like severity, frequency, and risk of reoffending playing a key role in the assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab199aa\" data-id=\"ab199aa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4f97e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f4f97e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Brightstone-immi-landingpage-visaCancel-Icon3.png\" title=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon3\" alt=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon3\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613021e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"613021e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Best interests of children<\/strong><\/p><p>The safety and well-being of children are a priority. Officials assess how the applicant\u2019s criminal behaviour impacts their relationship with minors or if it involves children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d599abc\" data-id=\"d599abc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc17c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc17c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Brightstone-immi-landingpage-visaCancel-Icon4.png\" title=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon4\" alt=\"Brightstone immi landingpage visaCancel Icon4\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9578d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9578d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Community expectations<\/strong><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Serious offences or those threatening public safety are likely to lead to visa refusal, as the community expects the government to act in such cases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-489420f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"489420f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e045a68\" data-id=\"e045a68\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cdf956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"6cdf956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1141\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1141\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 256.3L7 120.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L313 86.3c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.4 9.5-24.6 9.5-34 .1zm34 192l136-136c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L160 352.1l-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 278.3c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l136 136c9.4 9.5 24.6 9.5 34 .1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Other Factors Considered by the Immigration Department<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1141\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1141\"><p>In addition to these primary considerations, the Department of Home Affairs may take into account:<\/p><ul><li>The potential difficulties the applicant may face if they return to their home country;<\/li><li>The impact of the criminal behaviour on victims;<\/li><li>The strength of the applicant\u2019s ties to Australia;<\/li><li>The effect of the applicant\u2019s presence on Australia\u2019s economy.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1142\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1142\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 256.3L7 120.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L313 86.3c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.4 9.5-24.6 9.5-34 .1zm34 192l136-136c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L160 352.1l-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 278.3c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l136 136c9.4 9.5 24.6 9.5 34 .1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1142\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1142\"><p>Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www8.austlii.edu.au\/cgi-bin\/viewdoc\/au\/legis\/cth\/consol_act\/ma1958118\/s501.html\">Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958<\/a>, the Minister for Immigration has the power to refuse or cancel a visa if the applicant does not pass the character test. Section 501(6) outlines several reasons why someone might fail the character test, including:<\/p><ul><li>a substantial criminal record\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>been convicted of an offence whilst in immigration detention, during an escape from immigration detention or whilst on escape\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>been convicted of escape from immigration detention\u00a0<\/li><li>involvement or membership with group, org or person involved in criminal conduct\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>involvement in people smuggling, trafficking, genocide, crime against humanity, war crime, torture, slavery etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>past and present general and criminal conduct\u00a0demonstrates not of good character<\/li><li>risk to Australian community\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>been convicted of sexually based offences involving a child or found guilty of such offence etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Been assessed as a risk by ASIO\u00a0<\/li><li>Interpol notice\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>The Minister currently has the discretion to refuse or cancel a visa if a person does not pass the character test.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>However, if a person is serving a sentence of imprisonment and has had a substantial criminal record of conviction of a sexually based offence involving a child, then the Minister must proceed to cancel the person\u2019s visa. There is no discretion.\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1143\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1143\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 256.3L7 120.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L313 86.3c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.4 9.5-24.6 9.5-34 .1zm34 192l136-136c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L160 352.1l-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 278.3c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l136 136c9.4 9.5 24.6 9.5 34 .1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Assessment of Criminal Behaviour<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1143\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1143\"><p>The Department will consider the seriousness of the criminal conduct. Major offences, such as violent crimes, sexual offences, and domestic violence, are likely to have a significant impact on a visa application. Minor offences, especially if the imprisonment term is less than 12 months, may have less of an impact. However, repeated minor offences may still negatively affect the application.<\/p><p>The following factors will be assessed:<\/p><ol><li>Crimes involving violence or sexual offences;<\/li><li>Crimes against women and children, even if no conviction or sentence was imposed;<\/li><li>Domestic violence, regardless of conviction;<\/li><li>Forced marriages;<\/li><li>Use of power or influence to exploit vulnerable people;<\/li><li>The total length of any sentence(s);<\/li><li>The frequency of offending and the potential for reoffending;<\/li><li>Whether false or misleading information was provided to the Department of Home Affairs;<\/li><li>Whether the applicant committed further offences after receiving warnings or being notified about the potential visa consequences of their criminal record.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36d3061 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36d3061\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be66f7d\" data-id=\"be66f7d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a34329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a34329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201c<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a023ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a023ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201d<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893be26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"893be26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">It is indeed possible to apply for and obtain an Australian visa even with a criminal record. However, the likelihood of <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">success <\/span>largely depends on the nature of the criminal offences and the manner in which the application is presented. Engaging a <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">migration lawyer<\/span>, and if necessary, a <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">criminal lawyer<\/span>, can significantly enhance an applicant\u2019s chances of a<span style=\"color: #bc943e;\"> favourable outcome<\/span>. These professionals ensure that all documentation is complete and that the applicant&#8217;s criminal history is explained <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">thoroughly<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">professionally<\/span>. This collaborative approach provides <span style=\"color: #bc943e;\">robust support<\/span> in navigating the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">complexities<\/span> of the visa application process.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-168f86a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"168f86a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b0f7203\" data-id=\"1b0f7203\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576db279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"576db279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Engage a Migration Lawyer for This Type of Visa Application?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d764ec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d764ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applying for an Australian visa can be complex, especially if you have a criminal record. The process involves a range of requirements, from providing detailed documentation to explaining the context of past offences. For many, the assistance of an experienced migration lawyer can make all the difference. Below are several key reasons why engaging a migration lawyer is crucial when applying for a visa with a criminal history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-322cf1f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"322cf1f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-676e43f6\" data-id=\"676e43f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79eaed8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79eaed8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-migration-justice-r7ki7b4as7lzmyqjkxidc9s3rvgkabtblvl29adalk.png\" title=\"Icon migration justice.png\" alt=\"Icon migration justice.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e13ab9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e13ab9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Accurate and Complete Documentation<\/strong><\/p><p>Visa applications involving criminal records require precise documentation. Our migration lawyers are skilled at identifying the required documents and ensuring they meet the Department of Home Affairs&#8217; standards. This significantly reduces the risk of delays or refusals due to incomplete or incorrect submissions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c540f98\" data-id=\"6c540f98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5032aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5032aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-Clear-and-Factual-Explanation-r7ki7c24z1n9ykp6ffwzwrjkd9bxi0x1y08jqkbwfc.png\" title=\"Icon Clear and Factual Explanation\" alt=\"Icon Clear and Factual Explanation\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4a8854 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a4a8854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Clear Explanation of Criminal History<\/strong><\/p><p>A migration lawyer can help you explain your criminal record in a clear and factual way. This allows immigration officers to better understand the context of your criminal history, potentially improving your chances of visa approval. A well-constructed explanation can make a significant difference in how your application is viewed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-192fad39\" data-id=\"192fad39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790ed58b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"790ed58b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-Tailored-Supporting-Evidence-r7ki7c24z1n9ykp6ffwzwrjkd9bxi0x1y08jqkbwfc.png\" title=\"Icon Tailored Supporting Evidence\" alt=\"Icon Tailored Supporting Evidence\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8728e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8728e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tailored Supporting Evidence<\/strong><\/p><p>Different types of criminal offences may require different supporting evidence. Our lawyers can help identify what additional documents are necessary to strengthen your case. Tailoring the supporting documents to your specific situation ensures that your application presents the most convincing argument possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8221240 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8221240\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4f8afe\" data-id=\"d4f8afe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311688c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"311688c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-Navigating-Legal-Complexities-r7ki7c24z1n9ykp6ffwzwrjkd9bxi0x1y08jqkbwfc.png\" title=\"Icon Navigating Legal Complexities\" alt=\"Icon Navigating Legal Complexities\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4109f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4109f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Navigating Legal Complexities<\/strong><\/p><p>When criminal records are involved, it is intricate and often difficult to navigate without expert help. A migration lawyer ensures that your application is fully compliant with the legal requirements and offers a strategic approach that maximises your chances of success. This is especially important when dealing with criminal records, as the law surrounding these cases is nuanced and requires careful handling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-68b2143\" data-id=\"68b2143\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c33065d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c33065d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-migration-lawyer-team-r7ki7b4as7lzmyqjkxidc9s3rvgkabtblvl29adalk.png\" title=\"Icon migration lawyer team\" alt=\"Icon migration lawyer team\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af376c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af376c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Responding to Departmental Requests<\/strong><\/p><p>During the visa application process, the Department of Home Affairs may request additional information or clarification. A migration lawyer can handle these requests swiftly and accurately, ensuring the application stays on track without unnecessary delays or complications. Proper and timely responses are critical to keeping your visa application moving forward smoothly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e822bb0\" data-id=\"e822bb0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e55bc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e55bc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-migration-solution-r7ki7b4as7lzmyqjkxidc9s3rvgkabtblvl29adalk.png\" title=\"Icon migration solution.png\" alt=\"Icon migration solution.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee447e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fee447e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Collaborating with Criminal Lawyers<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Our team comprises experienced criminal lawyers who collaborate closely with migration lawyers to provide a clear and detailed explanation of your charges or convictions. 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