Australia has implemented strict immigration laws. All those who want to immigrate to Australia must pass a character test to qualify. The conduct of a person is examined to make sure that he possesses a good moral character.
People who engage in activities that disregard human rights or the law, and persons who evade debts, are considered lacking good moral character. In the past, if one had visited Australia, the authorities would check whether criminal charges were brought against him or if he was deported.
One must not arrive in Australia on a tourist visa if he plans to work in the country. The Australia Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs has passed a decree, which states that a person cannot work on a tourist visa. Often, one is not also allowed to change his visa type on arrival.
A Bridging A is a type of visa that will be given to a person who arrives as a tourist in Australia and seeks asylum as a refugee. A tax file number will be given, and the person will be allowed to work. This visa is provided usually to those who, within 45 days of arrival, apply for a refugee visa. Within weeks, the person’s application will be processed. If the application for a refugee visa is denied, 28 days will be given to either leave the country or appeal against the court’s decision.
Accurate factual information must always be provided by anyone seeking refugee status. The person will fail in the character test if he fabricates statements and make false claims. Subsequent visa applications may be rejected due to falsified information given by the applicants.
A refugee visa I never knew they existed I thought you just turned up and claimed asylum or is that different
Comment by Brian — May 8, 2009 @ 11:32 am
all sounds a bit complicated to me.
Comment by Petie — May 12, 2009 @ 3:26 pm