If you have read the information on these pages and you do not think you are a refugee then a Protection visa application may not be right for you.
When you apply for a Protection visa it can be a very stressful process to go through and it can take a very long time to get a final decision about your case. If your situation means that you are not a refugee according to the definition explained above then it can mean that you go through a very long and stressful process and you may not end up with a visa to stay in Australia at the end of the process. It can also affect your other visa options to stay in Australia and your ability to return to Australia if your application is unsuccessful.
If you are not a refugee you can get advice from a migration agent about whether there might be another visa which you can apply for to stay in Australia which is more appropriate to your situation. To find this information please click here. To find out more about what a Protection visa is and how to apply please click here.
