stephen blyth Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We are applying for 189 visa, I was convicted of benefit fraud about 10 years ago (I was young and daft) I am paying back to the money I o, and I just wanted to no if this would effect me getting a visa as I no it will show up on my police check any info many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen blyth Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I did not get sent to jail but had to go in front of the courts then I was made to repay the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymru am Adelaide Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Its not classed as a substantial criminal record so you may be ok. but you will never know until right at the end when they ok your visa. by that time you would have spent all the money. I know one person who got refused for something silly when they were 18. just make sure you declare it on your EOI which will before police check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I don't believe it would be a bar to immigration. It might provoke some extra questioning though and you would need to demonstrate contrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen blyth Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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