Have you provided the Department the assessing authority or the medical officer of the Commonwealth information that is false or misleading? If you have provided this information, and the decision has already been made in relation to the visa in which the false or misleading information was provided, then you should get some guidance as to what to do next. If the Department is yet to make a decision, then it may be possible to withdraw the adverse application, as a positive step you may consider taking straightaway.
What is important to understand is that false or misleading information can be provided in relation to an application that is still pending, or false and misleading information could have been provided in relation to an application that you held in the previous 12 months before you made the application that is pending.
If you are caught by the Public Interest Criteria, then the potential consequences include a 3-year ban. That ban will increase to 10 years if false or misleading information relates to identity.
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If my application is still pending, what are the procedures for withdrawing the adverse application, and how can I do this effectively? I need a help right now. How do I schedule a consultation?
Hi Yasmin,
You can book a consultation with me by visiting [myvisa.com.au/appointment](http://myvisa.com.au/appointment).
For complex matters, please schedule a formal consultation. For simpler queries, you're welcome to use my 10-minute service.
Looking forward to helping you further! 😊
Regards,
Nilesh Nandan
Immigration Lawyer & Special Counsel
MyVisa® Immigration Law Advisory
http://myvisa.com.au/