[Chinchin92]

I'm currently in Australia on a 575 student visa that was in effect since 30 june and will expire this year in august. The thing is, i discontinued my course in October because i was having difficulties with my health which was affecting my attendance. After discontinuing, i left a few days later. After rectifying my problem i tried applying for an eta to enter australia to go consult and apply in the same provider for a different course because i was under the impression that my visa was cancelled. But while applying online i was told that i still had a visa in effect which is my 575. So i entered australia and applied for my new course but i needed further documentation from the college so i returned home to get them in march and returned back to australia 5 days later with no problems with immigration. My application to the college got rejected in that particular course so i applied for another course which is under a 573 visa. Now I'm worried that because i had not been enrolled in a course for my duration in Australia since february i might be in australia unlawfully. I need advice on what i should do now in terms of my visa. Because it seems that i have breached the condition where I'm not enrolled in a course but my visa is still in effect. Please advise.

 

[louiseb]

Hello chin chin92
you may want to read the link below which does describe in detail your situation above. You do need to contact the immi dep to inform them of your changes.

Changing Courses or Education Providers

 

[Chinchin92]

Thank you so much for your reply. I have taken a look at the link you've provided. But the thing is i might be here unlawfully as i have discontinued my studies. So i would like to know what I should do next as I am super worried that i will not get another visa for my new course. Is there a reliable immigration lawyer or consultant here in Australia which i could contact ?

 

[CollegeGirl]

Chinchin, it sounds to me like you really need a migration agent on this one. I'd suggest messaging MarkNortham here on the forum - he's a migration agent who helps people out a lot around here, and he's very knowledgeable. His rates are very reasonable as well if you need further help (and it sounds like you might).