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Name: Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers
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Was your appeal at the Tribunal refused and you have a compelling reason to request Minister Intervention? It’s extremely important for you to be well-represented by a highly skilled immigration lawyer. Get legal representation from a competent appeals specialist at Parish Patience. Speak to one of our consultants today and book a meeting.

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What is Minister Intervention?

Ministerial Intervention under the Migration Act 1958 is when there is a need for the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs to take on the matter personally, and that it is thought that doing so is within public interest.

However, it must be emphasised that not all requests for minister intervention are granted, which leads us to the next important question.

When Can You Request For A Minister Intervention

There are two (2) circumstances when a request for a minister intervention may be granted, namely:

If the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or AAT under the Migration and Refugee Division upheld the initial decision and refused your application.
If your protection visa application has been refused (must be within the last 6 months, unless there is a very reasonable circumstance that led to the delay)

For both instances, the request must be done in writing and addressed to the Minister. It must be separate from any other request for intervention.

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Cases That The Minister CAN Intervene In

The Minister has the power to grant a request for intervention if:

The visa refusal is highly likely to result in serious harm toward an Australian citizen or an Australian family unit, where at least one member of the family is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident;
The visa refusal is significantly likely to cause irreversible harm to you because of a compassionate matter involving your age, physical health, and/or psychological state;
The grant of your visa carries exceptional economic, scientific, and/or cultural or other benefits that, if ignored, is the country’s own loss;
The application of a relevant piece of legislation creates an unfair outcome in your specific situation;
Your visa refusal leads to you being forced to return to your home country, but you cannot do so and it’s beyond your control.

Cases That The Minister CANNOT Intervene In

The Minister cannot intervene in certain cases if:

An unauthorised individual or representative has made the request the individual is in the community and is an unlawful non-citizen when the request was made the individual is uncooperative in presenting a valid travel document the individual did not meet the criteria related to fraud under the Public Interest Criterion.
The individual’s visa has been revoked due to a violation of visa conditions.
The individual’s visa application has been denied due to non-compliance with conditions from a previous visa.
The individual has had their visa refused or cancelled based on character grounds.
The individual has received an Adverse Security Assessment (ASA) after being identified as a national security risk by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) the individual left Australia.
The individual has an ongoing application for a substantive visa, either onshore or offshore.
The individual has an ongoing application for merits review with the Tribunal.
The individual has pending minister intervention requests.
The review tribunal decision pertained to the refusal or cancellation of a Bridging visa E.
A notice of intention to remove has been issued, and the Department has not initiated ministerial intervention requests the individual holds a Bridging visa E with visa condition 8512, specifying their departure date from Australia the request raises claims solely concerning Australia’s nonrefoulement obligations.

Seeking Legal Assistance From a Professional to Fight For Your Case

Getting your visa application rejected twice is double the heartbreak, but that is where a Minister Intervention comes in and serves as a good last resort. But in order to gauge your success and chance of being granted a minister intervention refugee hearing and have your case tried, you need the most skilled lawyer who can convince the Minister that you deserve a visa grant.

Why choose a lawyer from Parish Patience to legally represent you?

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Success Stories of 500+ Highly Rated Reviews

Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
Here is what some of them have said!

Haroon Parvez

The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .

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W. A.

Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!

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J P

Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.

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Alaa Omer

Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.

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Jabir Ibna Mohammad

I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.

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Let A Certified Migration Lawyer Manage Your Minister Intervention Request

The success rate for minister intervention requests is low and that’s why you deserve nothing less than the legal expertise of a competent migration specialist to maximise your chances. At Parish Patience, you can get the best visa lawyer specialising in appeals and minister intervention requests. From initial consultation to the final stage, you’ve got the best immigration lawyer to fight for your case to the end. Book a meeting today as your first major step!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have other questions about this type of visa? We gathered and answered some of the most
frequently asked questions below.

What are the requirements for a minister intervention request?

There are three primary requirements to be granted your minister intervention request, and these are: (1) that you’ve lodged an appeal that was reviewed by the Tribunal, (2) you have an exceptional reason that will compel the Minister to intervene, and (3) you must be lawfully in Australia when the request was made, such as holding a bridging visa E.

How much do I need to pay for the minister intervention?

Much like processing times, there is no fixed amount for fees regarding minister intervention requests. You can book a consultation with our staff, discuss your current situation with a qualified lawyer, and we’ll guide you from there, from the fees, processes, and beyond.

What is the average minister intervention processing time?

It could take a year up to 18 months. But note that processing times largely depend on the individual case, especially in terms of complexity. Some may take even longer than the average should the authorities deem it necessary to further evaluate the case before finalising their decision.