Visa Refusal and Appeal Specialists
A visa refusal or cancellation is not always the end. You may have the right to challenge the decision at the Administrative Review Tribunal. But time is critical — strict deadlines apply and missing them can permanently remove your right to appeal.
Do not wait. Speak with an immigration lawyer immediately.
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We assist clients who have had visa applications refused, visas cancelled, or who are facing adverse character or health decisions.
If your visa application has been refused by the Department of Home Affairs, you may have the right to seek a review at the Administrative Review Tribunal. Strict time limits apply from the date of the refusal decision.
Discuss your refusal →If your visa has been cancelled, you may have the right to challenge the cancellation at the ART. We provide urgent advice on your options and represent you through the review process.
Discuss your cancellation →If your visa has been refused or cancelled on character grounds under section 501 of the Migration Act, the legal pathway is complex. We provide strategic advice and representation at the ART and beyond.
Discuss character issues →If your visa application has been affected by a health requirement failure, a waiver may be available. We advise on the merits of a waiver application and manage the process on your behalf.
Discuss a health waiver →Where ART review rights are exhausted or unavailable, Ministerial Intervention may be a last resort. We assess whether your case meets the relevant public interest criteria.
Discuss Ministerial Intervention →If you are in Australia while your refusal or appeal is being resolved, understanding your bridging visa entitlements and work rights is critical. We provide clear, immediate advice.
Discuss bridging visa rights →Missing the ART application deadline permanently removes your right to review in most cases. Do not delay.
The Department of Home Affairs sends you a decision letter. This letter will state whether you have review rights and the deadline by which you must lodge your ART application.
Time limits are strict and non-negotiable. Contact us as soon as you receive the decision so we can assess your review rights and advise on the strength of your case before the deadline.
We prepare and lodge your ART application within the required timeframe, preserving your review rights while we build the strongest possible case for the hearing.
We prepare your case thoroughly and represent you at the ART hearing, presenting your circumstances with precision and clarity to maximise your prospects of a favourable outcome.
Visa appeals require a different level of legal skill to standard visa applications. The ART is a formal tribunal and your case must be prepared and presented with precision.
Our principal lawyer James Bae has direct experience representing parties at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal as a former Legal Adviser at Comcare. We understand how tribunals operate and how to build a case that withstands rigorous scrutiny.
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"From start to finish, they were professional, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They guided me through every step of the ART process, answered all my questions patiently, and made everything feel far less stressful. I am truly grateful for their dedication and expertise."
Shivam Rana"My case was extremely complex and honestly felt almost impossible, but the Visa Plan team made it happen. They were thorough, detail-oriented, and always showed genuine care and understanding for my situation."
C Lee"I reached out to Visa Plan about my 820 partner visa and James was attentive and reassuring throughout the entire process. My case was not straightforward because of my previous visa history, but the team guided me through it with patience and clarity."
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