Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation
If you have received a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation, it means the Department of Home Affairs is considering cancelling your visa.
This notice is serious.
Your response and the way it is prepared can directly affect whether your visa is cancelled or retained.
Visa Aid assists clients in understanding the notice, preparing a structured response, and presenting their case clearly and lawfully.
What This Notice Means
The Department issues this notice when they believe there may be grounds to cancel your visa under Australian migration law.
Common reasons include
• Character concerns
• Failure to meet visa conditions
• Incorrect or misleading information
• Criminal charges or convictions
• Change in circumstances after visa grant
• Health or identity concerns
Receiving this notice does not mean your visa is already cancelled.
It means you are being given an opportunity to respond.
Your Right to Respond
You have the legal right to
• Understand the reasons for possible cancellation
• Provide written submissions
• Submit supporting documents
• Explain your personal circumstances
• Request consideration of hardship and fairness
There is a strict deadline stated in the notice.
Missing this deadline usually results in cancellation.
How Visa Aid Helps
Visa Aid does not lodge generic responses.
We prepare responses based on your exact situation.
Our assistance includes
• Reviewing the cancellation grounds in detail
• Explaining legal risks in plain language
• Identifying weaknesses in the Department’s concerns
• Preparing a structured written submission
• Organising evidence and supporting documents
• Addressing character and discretionary factors
• Ensuring compliance with migration law requirements
Every response is prepared individually.
There are no templates.
Factors the Department Will Consider
When deciding whether to cancel your visa, the Department may assess
• The seriousness of the issue
• Your past compliance with visa conditions
• Length of time spent in Australia
• Family ties in Australia
• Employment history
• Contribution to the community
• Impact of cancellation on you and your family
• Best interests of any children involved
A strong response must address these factors directly.
Character Related Notices
If the notice relates to character concerns, additional scrutiny applies.
The Department may consider
• Nature of any offence
• Time since the incident
• Evidence of rehabilitation
• Risk of reoffending
• Behaviour since visa grant
Character responses require careful wording.
Poorly written explanations often cause more harm than good.
Judicial Review and Appeals
If your visa is cancelled after consideration
• You may have review rights depending on your visa type
• Strict time limits apply
• Not all cancellations are reviewable
Visa Aid will advise you clearly on
• Whether review is available
• Appropriate next steps
• Risks and limitations
We do not provide false expectations.
Important Warning
Do not
• Ignore the notice
• Submit emotional or aggressive statements
• Provide incomplete or misleading information
• Miss the response deadline
These actions significantly increase the risk of cancellation.
Speak With Visa Aid
If you have received a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation, act immediately.
Visa Aid provides professional migration assistance focused on lawful outcomes and realistic advice.
Request a consultation as soon as possible.
