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Visa refused or cancelled?
Act immediately.
Strict time limits apply to visa appeals. I have 27 years of experience representing clients at the ART, Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court, and in ministerial intervention applications. Don't wait.
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Visa refusal and appeal services
27 years fighting visa refusals and cancellations
I have been representing clients in visa refusal and cancellation matters since the late 1990s. In that time, I have appeared before the Administrative Review Tribunal in more than 300 matters, provided advocacy support in more than 200 Federal Circuit and Family Court and Federal Court matters, and am admitted to practise before the High Court of Australia. I understand how these decisions are made and how they can be challenged.
The most important thing to understand about a visa refusal or cancellation is that time is critical. Missing a review deadline can permanently foreclose your options. I advise on the exact deadline for your decision and the strongest available pathway — whether that is the ART, the Federal Court, or ministerial intervention.
I am a solicitor admitted to the High Court of Australia, a Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia (FMIA), and a member of the Law Council of Australia. I am not a migration agent — I am a lawyer with full court rights. Read more about my practice →
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* The above information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law changes frequently. Please verify all information with the Department of Home Affairs or seek independent legal advice before acting.
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