Unlawful in Australia? How We Beat a 3-Year Ban & Won a Partner Visa

What happens when your visa expires in Australia? One wrong move could lead to becoming unlawful, potentially facing a potential 3-year ban (PIC 4014), and/or needing a notoriously difficult Schedule 3 waiver for an Australian partner visa.

This is a real case study of a client who found herself in this exact legal maze. After her employer-sponsorship fell through at the last minute, she followed what seemed like logical advice and applied for a Bridging Visa E (BVE). This single action, meant to help, unknowingly created two massive legal problems.

In this video, we uncover the story of how she became an unlawful non-citizen and the two difficult paths she faced:
1. Leave Australia and face a 3-year ban on returning.
2. Stay in Australia and attempt to overcome the massive Schedule 3 hurdle.

We'll walk you through the strategy we developed, why we chose the onshore pathway, and how we built a successful submission that resulted in the Schedule 3 criteria being waived and her partner visa being granted.

This story is a critical lesson on why seeking professional legal guidance before a visa expires is so important.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Danger of an Expiring Visa & Becoming Unlawful
0:48 - Case Study: How One Mistake Cascaded into Major Problems
2:12 - The Two Legal Hurdles: PIC 4014 vs. Schedule 3 Criteria
3:20 - Our Strategy: Choosing the Best Path Forward
4:28 - The Successful Outcome: Schedule 3 Waiver Approved
4:45 - How This Entire Situation Could Have Been Avoided

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// ABOUT JAY SON | PRINCIPAL IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Jay Son is our Principal Immigration Lawyer and Director of Flow Migration Law, based in Australia, admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia

Jay has over 8 years of experience helping couples and families navigate the Australian partner visa and all family immigration processes. He works closely with each client to simplify the legal complexities and provide clear and strategic guidance tailored to their unique journey.

Jay is also a strong migration advocate and is highly experienced in challenging government decisions in relation to Australian immigration law, solving difficult migration matters and visa problems including the ART appeals, visa refusals, visa cancellations, Schedule 3 submissions, health waivers and character concerns.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Migration laws are complex and subject to change. For advice tailored to your specific circumstances, please consult with an Australian Immigration Lawyer.