Visa Refusals & Appeals

A visa refusal can be a major setback, but options may still be available. The Department of Home Affairs may refuse a visa due to missing documents, failure to meet requirements, or character concerns. We assess your case, explore appeal options, and provide legal representation for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) or judicial review.

Under Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958, visas can be canceled if the holder does not meet the character test. This includes criminal history, past behavior, or security concerns. If your visa is canceled under s501, you may be eligible for revocation, appeal, or judicial review. We help prepare strong representations to challenge the decision.

The Department can cancel a visa under Section 116 due to incorrect information, failure to meet visa conditions, or security risks. A Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) provides an opportunity to respond before a final decision. We assist in preparing responses, challenging cancellations, and appealing through the ART or judicial review.

If a visa refusal or cancellation was due to legal error, you may apply for judicial review in the Federal Circuit Court (FCC), Federal Court of Australia (FCA), or High Court of Australia (HCA). Judicial review examines whether the decision was made lawfully, not whether the visa should be granted. Our legal team works with barristers to present strong arguments in court.

Ministerial Intervention allows the Minister for Immigration to grant a visa in exceptional circumstances. If all other legal options have been exhausted, this can be a final avenue for relief. We help present compelling humanitarian, compassionate, or economic reasons for intervention, improving the chances of success.

A visa with Condition 8503 – No Further Stay prevents you from applying for another visa in Australia unless waived. A waiver is granted in compelling and compassionate circumstances that arose unexpectedly. We assist in gathering strong evidence and submitting a well-prepared request to maximize the chances of approval.

A s57 Natural Justice Letter is issued when adverse information may lead to a visa refusal. This is your opportunity to respond, clarify, or dispute the concerns raised by the Department. We provide expert guidance in preparing a strong and well-supported response to protect your visa application.