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Immigration Law

Immigration outcomes shape the rest of your life in Australia. We act for individuals, families and businesses across the full range of visa, refusal, cancellation and merits review matters under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), and we provide general immigration advice on the right pathway for your circumstances.

Urgent. Received a visa refusal, cancellation or notice of intention to consider cancellation? Strict time limits apply, contact us today. Call (02) 8281 6613.

Clear Advice Through Complex Immigration Matters

Our immigration work spans the full range of matters under the Migration Act: partner, family and skilled visa applications, protection visas, visa refusals and cancellations, merits review before the Administrative Review Tribunal, bridging visa and status issues, character and section 501 matters, and citizenship applications and refusals.

Not every matter fits neatly into a single category. You may simply need clear advice on which visa pathway suits your circumstances, a second opinion on an application prepared elsewhere, or an honest assessment of an issue, such as a previous refusal, an undisclosed name or an unresolved condition, before a new application is lodged.

We provide that advice directly and plainly, often with a written summary so you can make decisions with the full picture. Where representation is needed through the life of an application, we stay involved from the initial conference through to a final decision, keeping you informed at each stage.

Time limits in refusal, cancellation and review matters are strict and are rarely extended, so early advice matters. Whether you are an employer weighing up sponsorship, a family member wanting to understand your options, or simply unsure where to start, a short conference can save considerable time and expense.

How We Can Assist You

Visa Refusals

Advice and representation following the refusal of a visa application, including assessment of merits review rights and preparation of review applications within the statutory time limits.

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Visa Cancellations

Notices of intention to consider cancellation under sections 116 and 501, responses to the Minister or delegate, and merits review of cancellation decisions.

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Merits Review

Applications to the Administrative Review Tribunal (Migration and Refugee jurisdiction) for review of visa refusal and cancellation decisions, including preparation of submissions and representation at hearing.

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Protection Visas

Protection visa applications under Australia's protection obligations, including complementary protection, statements of claim and Tribunal review where required.

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Partner Visas

Onshore and offshore partner visa applications, including prospective marriage visas, evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship and dealing with sponsorship issues.

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Family Visas

Parent, child, remaining relative and other family visa applications, including queue dates, balance of family test and assurance of support.

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Citizenship Matters

Citizenship by conferral and descent applications, advice on the good character requirement and review of refusals before the Administrative Review Tribunal.

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Bridging Visa Issues

Bridging visa A, B, C and E matters, including work rights, travel facility, removal pending bridging visas and dealing with detention or removal risk.

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Skilled and Employer Visas

Skilled independent, skilled nominated and employer sponsored visas, including skills assessment issues, nomination and labour agreement matters.

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Character and Section 501 Matters

Submissions in response to character concerns under section 501 of the Migration Act, including criminal history, ministerial intervention and revocation requests.

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Ministerial Intervention

Requests for ministerial intervention under sections 351 and 417 after an unsuccessful Tribunal review, where unique or exceptional circumstances exist.

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How we work with you

Assess

We review your circumstances, immigration history and the decision or notice in question against the Migration Act and Regulations.

Advise

Clear advice on your options, prospects on review and the strict time limits that apply to each pathway.

Represent

Preparation of applications, submissions and evidence, and representation before the Department and the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Frequently asked questions

General information only. Every matter turns on its own facts.

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