Australian High Commission warns against immigration fraud

Advisories are regularly issued from time to time by various government authorities in view of the many reported instances of immigration fraud. The current advisory comes from the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. 

As per the Australian High Commission’s advisory regarding immigration fraud, it is “an offence under Australian immigration law to provide false documents or make misleading statements in a visa application.”

Applications may be refused wherever such migration fraud is discovered. Visas might be cancelled as well. Additionally, the individuals that are involved in the immigration fraud may be barred by law from getting an Australian visa for 1 to 3 years. 

In certain cases of immigration fraud, all those involved might be permanently excluded from entering the territory of Australia. 

The Australian High Commission warns that all those who facilitate or help in the commission of the fraud will be subjected to a full investigation. These include immigration agents, business owners and education providers. 

Details of all such people that are involved in immigration fraud are reported to the law enforcement agencies. Consequently, arrests have been made, along with the pressing of charges. 

An individual applying for an Australian visa must – 

• Ensure that all documentation provided with the application is genuine. 
• Be cautious of anyone offering to ‘arrange’ a visa. 
• Be aware that getting caught in immigration fraud will adversely affect ability to travel to Australia. 
• Be careful of visa scams being offered online and in print media. Verify all claims made by the immigration agent that you approach for your Australian visa. 
• Before making any payments or entering into any financial arrangements, ensure that the agent is indeed applying lawfully to the Government of Australia on your behalf.
• Always insist on an official receipt for any payment made by you in lieu of a visa or any visa-related service.  

Immigration can have far-reaching consequences if not done the right way. Always seek professional advice from established reliable immigration agents. Better be safe than regret later. 

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