There is always an extent of legal uncertainty, which means we cannot offer guarantees to our clients when it comes to migration to Australia. However, we can assure our clients that we will work hard and extensively on your case using our considerable experience and training to maximise the chances of obtaining a desirable result. This will only be done after a thorough review is done on your situation. Our registered migration agent will provide you with information on visa pathways, eligibility requirements, help you gather documents and evidence to support your case and help you gain an understanding of your chances of success. We will be honest with your chances of success for a particular visa or matter. If it is felt that you should/could apply for an alternative visa, we will advise you to do so.

Under certain circumstances, if your visa has been refused, you can apply for your application to be reviewed by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The review process allows you to submit new and compelling evidence to support your visa application. Our registered migration agent can help you find and compile this evidence and advise you on your chances of success, as well as negotiate on your behalf. If successful, the Tribunal may remit the decision to the Immigration Department, affirming that you have met the requirements for the visa to be granted, or if unsuccessful it will affirm the Department’s decision refusing to grant the visa. In some cases, you may also take your case to the federal court, where if your case does go to court, we can call on our networks of external lawyers to provide seamless representation.

If you are already in Australia and there is a “No Further Stay” condition attached to your visa, you would need to leave Australia or have the condition waived in certain circumstances. However, if your visa has no such condition, you will be able to submit a new application to the Department of Immigration. There is however no such thing as “renewing” or “extending” your visa, thus it would be treated as a new application subject to full eligibility checks and legal requirements. You should seek immigration advice from a registered migration agent on your options well before your current visa expires.