queenb72 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi all, I applied for a partner visa on the 14 March 2017 and this was granted on the 09. May 2017 with the stipulation that I must make first entry to Australia before 26 April 2018. Recently I was having a small procedure in hospital and the doctor found a large mass in my lower abdomen. This may be a fibroid but it will require further investigation/treatment and I have been referred to a gynaecologist and I am waiting an appointment. So should I inform the Australian authorities of this now? I am concerned that if I do require treatment this may affect the date I need to have entered Australia by. I am worried that my visa may be withdrawn as I could be viewed potentially as a risk in the future to be a drain on Australian medical resources. But I also want to be upfront with the Australian authorities. Has anyone else had this experience or know if the first entry date can be extended due to circumstances? Many thanks X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I am not aware your first entry date can be extended. I can't recall reading of it tbh. *Edited to remove paragraph as Quoll found the correct info re informing immigration* ETA - If you are really unsure about what happens next or how best to proceed before you notify them or the possible outcomes, perhaps check with an agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I thought you were required to notify of changes before validation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Visa_Validation-Australia_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ah thanks Quoll. I honestly didn't know/remember. Thanks for finding the info. I'll edit my post above so people don't get confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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