Visa refusals
Advice on the reasons for a refusal, whether review rights may exist and the legal or evidentiary issues that require attention.
Complex matters
Careful advice when the legal position is complex
Advice on refusals, cancellations, review proceedings, character issues and other legally complex migration matters.
Review rights vary and strict time limits may apply. Early legal advice may be important.
Time-sensitive matters
Do not assume that every decision carries the same review rights.
The available options depend on the decision, the person’s circumstances and the law. Time limits can be strict, so the first step is to identify the decision and relevant dates accurately.
Areas of advice
Focused legal analysis for the matter at hand.
Visa cancellations
Careful assessment of a cancellation decision or process, including any response, review or court options that may be available.
Administrative Review Tribunal
Advice and representation for eligible merits review matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Judicial review
Assessment of potential legal error and advice on migration-related court proceedings where judicial review may be relevant.
Character and adverse information
Advice on character concerns, adverse information and complex eligibility issues that may affect an application or existing visa.
Procedural fairness and Department requests
Assistance responding to procedural fairness correspondence, requests for further information and other Department processes.
The first review
What to have available.
If you have received a decision or formal correspondence, have the complete document and the date it was received available for the consultation.
Do not send passports, identity documents or detailed confidential material before conflicts clearance and engagement.
A clear next step
Discuss a complex migration matter.
Book a paid 30-minute consultation with Principal Lawyer Ron Shao. Current fees and available appointment times are shown when booking.
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