You are in what is known as the “section 48 bar” if you have had a visa cancelled or refused since last entering Australia and are either ineligible (i.e., do not have a visa) or possess a bridging visa.

The majority of other visa applications cannot be submitted while a person is in Australia if they are “section 48 barred” (there are a few extremely rare exceptions). This indicates that you would typically have to depart from Australia.

Overstaying your visa or becoming ineligible for citizenship can have a negative impact on future visa applications.

As of November 13, 2021, applicants for skilled visas under subclasses sc190, sc491, and sc494 are eligible for an S48 Bar waiver. As a result, Section 48 bar applicants may submit Onshore applications for SC 190, SC 491, and SC 494 visas as of the date stated above. If you need to talk about your issue, please schedule a time here.