What happens to a person’s visa if there’s domestic and family violence?

If you are on a temporary visa and have either experienced or used domestic and family violence, it is important to get immigration adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA.

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image of leaving or travelIf you are in Australia on a temporary visa, and you are a victim of domestic or family violence, you may be worried about what happens to your visa if you leave your partner or get a Domestic Violence Order.

 

 

image of a planeYou may be worried that leaving your partner could lead to your application for permanent residency being rejected and you being forced to return to your home country.

 

 

image of legal adviceIn some cases, if you are experiencing domestic or family violence, you may be able to end your relationship with your partner and be granted a permanent visa.

It’s important to get immigration adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA about your situation.

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image of person thinking about courtIf you are on a temporary visa, and you have been charged with a domestic and family violence offence, it could affect your ability to stay in Australia. You should get immigration adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA about this.

 

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