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    What is Judicial Review and Appeal?

    When a visa application is rejected, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision. A visa appeal is filed before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). A judicial review, meanwhile, is undertaken by the Federal Court and is a process that carefully examines whether a decision made by the AAT or a lower court in regards with a refused or cancelled visa was lawful.

    After the said judicial review, the Court will either affirm the AAT decision, reverse the decision, ask the Tribunal to reconsider or replace their decision, or declare that they have no jurisdiction to review the case.

    What is the difference between an appeal and review? An appeal is when you disagree with a visa decision and would like to have that decision reversed, whereas a review is a court process determining whether or not an AAT decision is made legally in accordance with established immigration laws in Australia.

    Learn more about appeals and reviews for Australian visas by discussing a bit more about visa refusals, visa cancellations, the Public Interest Criterion 4020, the Tribunal, and Minister Intervention below.

    Visa Refusals

    This is when Australian immigration authorities decide not to grant you a visa. It can happen based on a bunch of reasons like not meeting the visa requirements, not passing the health or character check, or not convincing them enough that you’ll stick to the visa conditions. But don’t worry, it’s not always the end of the road. That is, there are ways to appeal or apply again with more
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    Visa Cancellations

    Visa cancellations happen when immigration officers revoke your permission to stay in the country. It can occur for various reasons, such as providing fabricated or untrue information on your application, failing to comply with visa conditions, or concerns about your character and behaviour. Essentially, it’s like the Department saying, “Based on new information or your actions, we need to withdraw the visa we granted you.” It’s a serious situation that can impact your ability to stay in Australia or apply for visas in the future. Consult a migration agent to help you take your next best legal steps.

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    Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

    The AAT (Tribunal) can be regarded as the place you go to when you don’t agree with a decision made about your visa. It’s akin to having a second chance to present your case in front of a new set of eyes. The AAT conducts an unbiased merits review of a wide range of decisions related to visas, including refusals and cancellations. It’s independent of the Department of Home Affairs, which means they look at your case with a fresh perspective to ensure fairness.

    Ministerial Intervention Unit (MIU)

    A Ministerial Intervention Unit (MIU) serves as a special request line to the Minister of Immigration. If your visa application has been through all the regular processes (like the AAT) and hasn’t succeeded, under very special or exceptional circumstances, you can ask the Minister to review your case personally. It’s important to remember, though, that this is only used in very unique and compelling situations where there’s a significant humanitarian concern or other strong reasons that are within the public interest.

    Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020

    To keep the visa process honest, this integrity measure is strictly in place. PIC 4020 helps prevent fraud by making sure that all the information given in visa applications is true and accurate, including your identity, your past visa history, and all other documentary requirements you provide. If someone is found to have given false or misleading information, they could be barred from getting a visa for a certain period, fined, jailed, or all of the above, depending on the case’s gravity. The PIC 4020 rule is all about keeping things fair and square for everyone involved.

    Seeking Legal Representation for Visa Appeal and Review

    The heartbreak of getting your visa refused or cancelled, regardless of visa type, cannot be denied. Aside from having the right for an appeal and review, you likewise have the right to have an immigration lawyer to represent you in the entire judicial review and appeal process.

    Here’s why tapping into the competence and expertise of a Parish Patience lawyer for legal representation is a choice you won’t regret.

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    Trust an Australian immigration agency that’s been in the legal industry for more than 135 years. Since 1888, Parish Patience has been serving clients in Australia and beyond with high quality legal and migration solutions.

    Thousands of Client Success Stories

    We lost count of the many clients we’ve helped attain their permanent residency and Australian citizenship dreams. Whether it’s student, work, business, protection, or family visa, your chances of obtaining your desired visa with Parish Patience is high.

    Personalised and Compassionate Support

    We treat each of our clients with full respect, compassion, and commitment to their visa success. We do this by tailoring our solutions specific to each client’s unique circumstances and individual needs and requirements.

    Highly Qualified and Competent Lawyers

    Our staff at Parish Patience consists of award-winning and highly proficient lawyers who are more than capable of helping you get a positive visa decision or representing you in court or appeals process in the event of refusal or cancellation.

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    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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    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!

    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.

    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.

    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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    You need no less than the best Australian immigration lawyer you can possibly have to provide you with comprehensive legal support, from helping you understand your chances, taking the best course of action, and giving expert advice and possible alternatives. You will get exactly that with our 135-year-old immigration agency. Experience the Parish Patience difference by booking a consultation appointment with us today!

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      Sadia Ahmed
      Sadia Ahmed
      2024-03-13
      Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive team
      T Malhi
      T Malhi
      2024-03-07
      I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you do
      Yaad Matharu
      Yaad Matharu
      2024-03-07
      I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.
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      Umer Saeed
      2024-03-04
      Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.
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      Safat Aqib
      2024-02-27
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      Kanika Dua
      2024-02-22
      Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.
      Anand Inbasekaran
      Anand Inbasekaran
      2024-02-19
      I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.
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      2024-02-17
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      Sarma B
      2024-02-16
      I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!
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      2024-02-06
      Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.