RoccoPom Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hi, looking for any information on best route to obtain visitor visa if you fail character test based on having a substantial criminal record. Sentence was 24 months for assault back in 2007 so now spent but know this still must be disclosed. Is there any chance we would be successful in applying for visitor visa? seems hopeless ATM but wondered if there are ANY positive outcomes for recent applications... TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Might be worth getting some character witnesses lined up who can vouch for you and demonstrate that you’re not the same person anymore. I’m sure I’ve read similar posts that have had positive outcomes. Good luck [emoji1303] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 May also be worth asking a reputable migration agent if there is anything to be done or that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Quote Is there any chance we would be successful in applying for visitor visa? Under the new minister, it is getting harder to be granted a 'character' waiver, but it is not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I also think 2007 is considered pretty recent when it comes to past convictions... Maybe if it was 1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoccoPom Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks for the replies. There doesn't seem to be any positive stories about obtaining a waiver so I wonder if it's ever achieved and if so, what are the factors that would mean granting the waiver versus being refused? Maybe 2007 is too recent anyway going by previous posts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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