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Every case is unique. These anonymised case studies illustrate the types of matters we handle and the outcomes we achieve for our clients across Australia.

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VISA CANCELLATION & TRIBUNAL APPEALOVERTURNED

Visa Cancellation Overturned at the ART

Subclass 500 (Student)

A university student's visa was cancelled after the Department alleged a breach of Condition 8202. We identified procedural errors in the cancellation process and presented compelling evidence at the ART, resulting in the decision being overturned.

The Administrative Review Tribunal set aside the cancellation decision and reinstated the client's student visa
Very High
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VISA REFUSAL & TRIBUNAL APPEALOVERTURNED

Partner Visa Refusal Overturned

Subclass 820/801 (Partner)

A partner visa application was refused after the Department concluded the relationship was not genuine. We gathered extensive evidence of the couple's shared life and presented a compelling case at the ART, resulting in the refusal being overturned.

The ART set aside the refusal and remitted the application for grant of the partner visa
High
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MINISTERIAL INTERVENTIONGRANTED

Ministerial Intervention Granted

Subclass 866 (Protection)

After exhausting all avenues of review — the Department, the ART, and the Federal Circuit Court — our client faced removal from Australia to a country where they faced serious harm. We prepared a compelling Ministerial Intervention request that resulted in the Minister personally granting a protection visa.

The Minister personally intervened under s
Extreme
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WORKING & SKILLED VISAAPPROVED

Employer-Sponsored Visa Granted Despite Character Concerns

Subclass 482 (TSS)

An employer-sponsored visa application was at risk of refusal due to the applicant's historical criminal record in their home country. We prepared comprehensive character submissions with supporting evidence that resulted in the visa being granted.

The Department granted the Subclass 482 visa after accepting our submissions on the character issues
High
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