jsjsjs95 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Hi, im a student currently studying in my third year and enrolled in a double degree major. I did not know that my student visa has expired and had only known when the immigration officer stopped me at the airport telling me that i have overstayed. My agent who helped me with applying the visa for my foundation and uni in au told me previously that the visa should cover the whole duration but turns out it does not. Furthermore, my coe and OSHC last until 2018.... I overstayed for less than 28 days and I just found out that there is a bridging visa and I could have applied for it since there is a 28 days grace period but the officer told me i could settle it from my own country and so i left australia for the semester break. Since, i left i could not apply for the bridging visa. what are my available options?? since, i have final exams really soon and the census date have passed and I really dont want to miss the exam.... thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I'd say consult a reputable migration agent to see if you can resolve this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I think like Snifter said you really do need to contact an agent asap. When you said you were stopped at the airport was that on your way back in to the country or departing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjsjs95 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 @thepomqueen they stopped me when i was departing the country.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I agree with the advice to speak with a migration agent. They may be able to assist you to apply for a new student visa to complete your studies. Be prepared for the fact that it may be a difficult application as DIBP typically takes overstaying very seriously and you may already be banned from applying for a temporary visa (such as a student visa) for 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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