Compliance data released by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Department of Home Affairs shows that visa cancellations under Section 116 and Section 501 of the Migration Act have escalated significantly between 2023 and 2026.
Primary Grounds for Cancellation
- Condition 8202 Breaches: Failure to maintain active course enrollment or satisfactory academic progress.
- Condition 8105 Breaches: Working in excess of 48 hours per fortnight during study semesters.
- PIC 4020 (False or Misleading Information): Submitting fraudulent financial records, bogus language scores, or altered work references.
Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs Compliance Statistics
