Need help with justifying overstay in Australia

[Akshay777]

I was in Australia from 2009-2015 and overstayed for about 2 years and went back to my country voluntarily-I was not deported. Currently my wife is in Canada on a study permit and I want to accompany her. Please help me how can I justify my overstay such that it does not affect my spousal visa application?

 

[pc8922]

I was in Australia from 2009-2015 and overstayed for about 2 years and went back to my country voluntarily-I was not deported. Currently my wife is in Canada on a study permit and I want to accompany her. Please help me how can I justify my overstay such that it does not affect my spousal visa application?

Not sure if you are looking for members to brainstorm lies for you. If you overstayed - for whatever reason it was - you should mention that - truthfully. End of the day, there is very little justification for overstaying - so the least you can do at this point is be honest with CIC.

 

[Dimilitantey]

I was in Australia from 2009-2015 and overstayed for about 2 years and went back to my country voluntarily-I was not deported. Currently my wife is in Canada on a study permit and I want to accompany her. Please help me how can I justify my overstay such that it does not affect my spousal visa application?

Wow overstay of 2 years looks fishy, however personally I believe once you and wife are legally married, it shouldn't be a problem provided you can get a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE from Australia, I think this is the only document that can make things sane regardless of whatever explanation you give. But with a clearance or positive police report I believe whatever your explanation would be is fine.

I mean most Aussie visas are given online so it could be that you were on a bridging visa of which you did not know was due. Or was awaiting for visa which was later refused I guess. Anyways however it is I think only a clear record can make this look easy for u to lie or be honest.

 

[YVR123]

I don't think if you can really "justify" any overstaying.

do not try to hide this fact. That's mis-representation and could result in 5 years band from entering Canada.

Your wife holds a study permit. She could apply for SOWP for you or visitor visa BUT it's up to immigration to grant you the visa/work permit or not. Spouse visa is never guarantee.