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Visa refused? Let us help you.

Has Your Visa Been refused? 

Discovering that your visa application has been refused can be incredibly stressful.

Here are three common reasons why applications are denied:

01

Strict Timeframes

There are specific deadlines to apply for a review.

02

Limited Review Options

Not all visa refusals are eligible for review.

03

Costs and Delays:

Additional costs may apply, and processing times can be lengthy.

Simar Hermis has successfully represented many clients at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), helping them overturn decisions made by the Department to refuse or cancel their visas. His impressive success rate stems from his extensive experience in this area and his thorough preparation of clients for their hearings.

If you have received a refusal for your visa application, it’s crucial to act quickly and determine your eligibility to apply for a review. Start by completing our form here.

Has Your Visa Been refused? 

Before cancelling a visa, the Department may send you a letter indicating their intention to do so and inviting you to respond before they make a final decision. This letter is known as a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation, and it is important to take it seriously.

If you receive a letter confirming that your visa has already been cancelled, it’s essential to seek urgent advice. If you are in Australia when you receive this notification, you could be classified as an unlawful non-citizen and may be at risk of detention.

4 Important Things to Know If Your Visa Has Been Cancelled

If you are in Australia when your visa is cancelled, the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is typically the first option for review. Here are a few crucial points to consider when applying for a review of your visa cancellation:

You may need to apply for a Bridging Visa immediately to maintain lawful status.

There are strict deadlines for applying for a review with the ART.

Not all visa cancellations are eligible for review.

Additional costs may apply, and processing times can often be lengthy.

Simar Hermis has successfully represented many clients at the ART, helping them overturn the Department’s decisions to refuse or cancel their visas. His outstanding success rate is due to his extensive experience in this area and his thorough preparation of clients for their hearings.