kmrg Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi I think I read on here a while ago that there have been some changes regarding whether those with drugs convictions are granted visa's? Does anyone have the link to the most up to date information? The issue I have is that my husband has a conviction for possession of Cannabis with intent to supply (small amount he and a friend were caught with) he was given a fine, this was back in 1992 or 1993. We have both been granted entry to Australia previously he was granted a 457 visa back in 2007, therefore I thought that there were not be an issue when we apply together this time round. However if there have been changes to the rules do you think it is possible that we could be declined when applying for 189 visa next year? I will be the main applicant and have no cautions or convictions. I don't want to get the whole way through the process and then be declined at the last hurdle? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 There are some new rules and one of the agents posted on this some time ago - wrussel it may be worth contacting him directly for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi I think I read on here a while ago that there have been some changes regarding whether those with drugs convictions are granted visa's? Does anyone have the link to the most up to date information? The issue I have is that my husband has a conviction for possession of Cannabis with intent to supply (small amount he and a friend were caught with) he was given a fine, this was back in 1992 or 1993. We have both been granted entry to Australia previously he was granted a 457 visa back in 2007, therefore I thought that there were not be an issue when we apply together this time round. However if there have been changes to the rules do you think it is possible that we could be declined when applying for 189 visa next year? I will be the main applicant and have no cautions or convictions. I don't want to get the whole way through the process and then be declined at the last hurdle? Thanks, When he arrived in Australia on the 457 did he admit this offence on his landing card and in the 457 application? I'd defiantly speak with a migration agent . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I think this is an untested area and I could imagine different COs interpreting the new situation inconsistently. It will be interesting to hear from MAs once a clearer picture starts to emerge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmrg Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yes, it was fully declared and we will definitely be declaring it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmrg Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks for advice. We have decided to use an agent to make sure we don't make any mistakes with application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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