The application process for a partner visa requires an applicant to provide truthful and verifiable information, while providing misleading or false information – regardless of the intention – can lead to the application being rejected.
In particular, decision-makers apply what is known as Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4020, which is a requirement for a visa applicant to prove their identity and provide truthful information.
Under PIC 4020, a visa may be refused if bogus documents or information that is false or misleading is given to the Department of Home Affairs or the Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT), Sydney-based immigration lawyer Judy Hamawi said.
