Refusals · Cancellations · Review
A refusal is not the end of the road
Refusals, cancellations and PIC 4020 allegations can be fought. However, the clock starts the moment the decision arrives. We move fast, tell you the truth about your options, and build the strongest possible case.
Act Quickly
Deadlines are strict and short
Most review rights expire within weeks of a decision. Furthermore, some decisions carry no review rights at all, which changes the strategy completely. For that reason, send us the decision record as soon as you receive it. We will map your deadlines the same day wherever possible.
What We Handle
Four situations, one priority: your next move
01
Visa refusals and ART review
Where merits review is available, we prepare your case before the Administrative Review Tribunal. In many matters, the Tribunal can consider new evidence and hear your story afresh.
02
PIC 4020 allegations
Allegations of false or misleading information can trigger long bans on future visas. We respond to natural justice letters, correct the record, and prepare waiver submissions where they are open.
03
Visa cancellations
A notice of intended cancellation demands a careful, timely response. We prepare submissions that address every ground and protect your position while the matter is decided.
04
Refusal recovery
Some refusals carry no review rights. In those cases, we diagnose exactly why the application failed. Then, we build a stronger fresh application that answers every concern in the decision record.
How We Think
What matters after a refusal
Read the decision first
The decision record tells us why you were refused and what rights you have. Consequently, our advice always starts there, not with assumptions.
Not every refusal is reviewable
Review rights depend on the visa type, where you applied, and who sponsored you. We confirm your rights before any money is spent.
Honesty protects your future
How you respond now can affect every future application. Therefore, we never advise cutting corners, and we protect your record.
Bridging visas and status
Many onshore applicants remain lawfully in Australia while a review is underway. We check your status and keep it protected.
New evidence can matter
In many matters the Tribunal takes a fresh look at your case. Strong new evidence, properly presented, can change the outcome.
Fast, frank assessments
We tell you plainly whether a case is worth fighting. If it is not, we say so before you spend money on it.
Costs
Fixed professional fees, urgent matters prioritised
We charge fixed professional fees, agreed in writing before work begins. Government and Tribunal application fees are separate and change over time. For current figures, always check the Administrative Review Tribunal website, the Federal Register of Legislation or the ImmiAccount fee estimator. We confirm every cost for your matter in writing first.
Common Questions
Refusal questions, answered plainly
How long do I have to apply for review?
It depends on the decision type, and the timeframes are strict. Some run out within weeks. For that reason, contact us the day you receive the decision, not the week after.
Can I stay in Australia during the review?
Often, yes. Many onshore applicants hold a bridging visa that continues while the review is underway. However, your situation needs to be checked, and quickly.
What are my chances of winning?
We will give you a frank assessment based on the decision record and the evidence. What we will never do is guarantee an outcome. No honest lawyer can.
What if I missed the review deadline?
Options narrow, but they rarely disappear entirely. A fresh application, a different visa pathway, or other steps may remain open. Get advice immediately.
Received a refusal? Act today.
Send us the decision record. We will map your deadlines, explain your options, and tell you honestly whether the case is worth fighting.
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