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Attorney Provided Incorrect Medical Information for My Visa Application
Hello everyone,
I am reaching out for guidance regarding Australian migration, specifically related to medical disclosures during the visa application process.
About 14 months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. When I renewed my student visa, I accurately disclosed my condition, including my ongoing treatment with a psychologist and medication.
However, since that time, I have not seen a psychologist nor taken any ADHD medication. Recently, I applied to be a dependent on my husband’s work visa and had a medical examination last Monday as part of that process.
During the medical exam, I inadvertently forgot to disclose my ADHD diagnosis. The situation was overwhelming; the doctor was hurried and spoke quickly, leaving little time for me to answer questions. Despite this, I did manage to report all my other medical conditions.
The following day, I reached out to my migration lawyer to clarify the oversight regarding my ADHD diagnosis. I only informed her that I have the diagnosis but neglected to mention it to the examining doctor. To my surprise, without consulting me or verifying the details, my lawyer submitted a form to the immigration department stating that I am currently undergoing treatment with a psychologist and am on medication—this is not accurate.
Thankfully, I caught the error in my Immi account before it was too late.
I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to proceed in this situation. What steps should I take to correct this misinformation? How might this impact my migration process?
Thank you for your help in navigating these complexities of Australian migration law!
Kayla
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1 Reply
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Hi Kayla, welcome to our forums and thank you for your question. 😊
For now, I think the most important thing is to correct the misinformation as soon as possible to avoid potential issues with your visa application.
Here’s what I thin you should do given your circumstances:
Submit a Correction to the Department of Home Affairs
You can upload a written statement via your ImmiAccount explaining that your lawyer submitted incorrect medical details without verifying them with you.
Clearly state the correct information: that you were diagnosed with ADHD but have not received treatment or taken medication for over a year.Provide Supporting Evidence (if needed)
If you have records confirming you haven’t seen a psychologist or taken medication since your student visa renewal, consider including them.
You may also wish to provide a statutory declaration (a legally sworn statement) confirming the mistake.Contact Your Migration Lawyer
Express your concerns and ask them to submit a correction immediately. If they refuse or are unhelpful, you can handle it directly via ImmiAccount.
Monitor Your ImmiAccount
Keep an eye on any requests from immigration for further clarification or additional medical assessments.
Prepare for Possible Questions
Immigration may ask why the initial information was incorrect. Simply be honest—explain that it was an unintentional omission during the medical exam and that your lawyer provided incorrect details without verifying them with you.
Since ADHD is not usually a condition that impacts visa outcomes (unless it results in significant healthcare costs), this should not jeopardise your application as long as you correct it promptly.
Feel free to let me know if you have any more questions. I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Mark
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