Applying for a working visa in Australia can be an exciting step toward a better future — but it’s not without risk. Many applicants make avoidable mistakes that lead to visa refusal. Understanding the common reasons for rejection can help you avoid delays, financial loss, or even a ban.

In this article, we’ll explore the top reasons working visas get refused and how you can protect your application.

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1. 📝 Incomplete or Incorrect Documentation

One of the most common reasons for visa rejection is failing to submit all the required documents — or submitting incorrect or inconsistent information.

✅ Tip:
Double-check all forms and documents. Ensure your work experience, qualifications, and personal details are consistent across your resume, references, and visa forms.

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2. 📉 Not Meeting Skills or Qualification Requirements

For visas like the TSS (482) or Skilled visas (189/190/491), you must prove you have the right skills, qualifications, and experience for the nominated occupation. If you don’t meet the Australian standard, your visa may be refused.

✅ Tip:
Ensure your skills assessment (e.g., from ACS, TRA, VETASSESS) is positive and based on your actual job title and duties.

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3. 💬 Poor English Language Test Results

Most work-related visas require evidence of English proficiency, usually through tests like IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL. Submitting a score below the threshold can trigger an automatic rejection.

✅ Tip:
Prepare properly for the test and make sure your results are within the required timeframe (some expire after 2–3 years).

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4. 📆 Expired or Invalid Health & Character Checks

Australia requires you to be in good health and have no serious criminal background. If you fail to undergo medical checks or provide police clearance certificates, your visa can be delayed or rejected.

✅ Tip:
Book your health exam as soon as you get the HAP ID. Arrange police clearance for every country you’ve lived in for over 12 months.

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5. 📜 Incorrect or Fake Work References

Some applicants submit fake or exaggerated work experience, especially when applying for employer-sponsored visas. The Department of Home Affairs conducts verification checks — and if you’re caught, you could be banned.

❌ Result:
A visa refusal under PIC 4020 (providing false/misleading information), which may lead to a 3-year re-entry ban.

✅ Tip:
Only use genuine and verifiable work references. Make sure your referees can be contacted.

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6. 🛑 Employer Not Approved or Non-Compliant

For sponsored visas (like the 482 visa), your employer must be an approved sponsor. If they don’t meet compliance obligations or have a poor history, the visa can be refused.

✅ Tip:
Ensure your employer is approved or eligible to sponsor. You can check the approved sponsor register online or work with a migration agent.

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7. 💡 Not Meeting Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria

For temporary visas like the Working Holiday or Graduate Visa, you must show a genuine intention to stay temporarily — not permanently — unless the visa allows a PR pathway.

✅ Tip:
Write a clear and honest GTE statement. Avoid contradictions that suggest you intend to overstay.

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8. 📌 Incorrect Visa Stream Chosen

Choosing the wrong visa stream (e.g., selecting the short-term instead of medium-term occupation for a 482 visa) can cause automatic ineligibility.

✅ Tip:
Seek advice on the correct visa stream and ensure your occupation is on the correct list (STSOL, MLTSSL, ROL).

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✅ How to Avoid Working Visa Refusal

• – Work with a Registered Migration Agent (MARN)
• – Always provide genuine and complete documents
• – Double-check eligibility requirements
• – Respond quickly to Requests for Further Information (RFIs)

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