Visa refusals and cancellations

The Minister for Immigration or an officer from the Department of Immigration can refuse or cancel a person’s visa application using one of the many powers in the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). No matter how or for what reason your visa application has been refused or cancelled, we can help. We can represent you to the Department of Immigration, in a review in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or an appeal to the Federal Court.

Statutory time limits exist when appealing a decision - Please call us on 08 6558 1838 or complete our assessment form to get advice ASAP.

 
 
 
 

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How We Help

 

We provide certainty

We can never guarantee an outcome but we can maximise your prospects of success. Too many times have we seen self-represented visa applicants and migration agents lose perfectly winnable applications. Rest easy knowing that your application is being handled by professionals.

We have experience

Our principal lawyer, Hamish Glenister, has represented people who have had their visas refused or cancelled for almost every conceivable reason. He has been there and done it before so he knows what works and what doesn’t.

We work for a one-off fixed fee

There are no hidden fees or charges here. We will give you a fixed fee quote and stick to it. Get the professionalism, education and high ethical standards of a lawyer for the same or similar price as most migration agents.

Our Pricing

 

Consultation

From $150 per session

Meet with our principal lawyer, Hamish Glenister, to review your options. Receive advice on how to fight the refusal/cancellation of your visa, understand the process and have all your questions answered. If you decide to engage us to deal with the refusal/cancellation process, we will deduct the price of the consultation from the overall price.

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Response to Natural Justice Letter

Professional fees from $2,200

There are many reasons why your visa might be refused or cancelled but you will almost always be given a natural justice letter to give you a chance to fight it. After meeting with you and discussing your case, we will tailor a service to meet your specific needs. This will include putting together a formal submission as to why your visa should not be refused or cancelled and putting together the statements and evidence you will need in support of that submission.

Section 501 Refusal/Cancellation

Professional fees from $5,500

Section 501 is the most serious of all the cancellation and refusal powers under the Migration Act. If your visa is refused or cancelled under s 501, you can never return to Australia. We are highly experienced in dealing with decisions made under s 501 and our service will give you the best chance of success. We will tailor our service to meet your specific needs but this service will always include a formal submission and putting together statements and evidence in support of that submission.

Meet the Team

  • Hamish Glenister

    Principal Lawyer

    Hamish has successfully dealt with visa refusals and cancellations at every step of the process, from the original decision by the Department all the way up to the High Court of Australia. Hamish is the person ultimately responsible for all refusal and cancellation matters and will always make himself available to you. He is truly passionate about delivering a high quality, efficient and comprehensive service to all of his clients.

    Book a consultation with Hamish

  • David Pereira

    Registered migration agent (MARN 1385022)

    While none of David’s visa applications are in danger of getting refused, he often gets approached by people who have done a DIY application and are in deep trouble. David is known for turning these applications around and getting visas granted even when all seems lost.

    Book a consultation with David