Has your Visa been refused under Public Interest Criterion 4020 Notice? Here’s What You Need to Know The occurrence of fraud or accidental provision of fraudulent documents across the visa applications process poses a high risk for not only the Department of Home Affairs but also for society at large. The concerns of the Department seem to stem from a real risk of visa applicants who fraudulently misuse their visa to facilitate illegal and heinous acts, including people smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking or terrorist operations. While these are justified and compelling policy factors, which are in the public’s interest, … Continue reading Everything you need to know about Public Interest Criterion 4020