No country wants migrants who might cause trouble to society permanently settling into the country. Australia is no exception. With constant changes to migration policy to address concerns of the public, the Character Test is increasingly being used to remove people that are considered undesirable by Australian community standards. In this respect, the Character Test does not end after you have been assessed once during your visa application, it is a constant test which is not only relevant when you apply for visas but also when you are a visa holder. For people affected by criminal proceedings, it can mean that regardless of your individual circumstances which might mitigate the sentence received, the Department of Home Affairs can cancel your visa for the very occurrence of the offending. In this respect, it is important to seek legal advice if you have gotten into trouble with the law and you have not been granted Australian citizenship. You need to prepare for the time when this issue is before the Department of Home Affairs and the Minister considers cancelling your visa. Speak to one of our immigration lawyers for a confidential consultation. Chua Tan Associates has been practising for well over 30 years and has a lot of experience handling cases involving the Character Test.