Visa Refusal

Visa Refusal – What to do next (all visas)

A refusal is not the end. We assess whether to appeal to the ART (merits review), lodge a fresh application (with stronger evidence), or pursue an alternative pathway.

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ART Appeal

Our refusal review method

Decision analysis – identify each refusal ground; map to the Regulation/Policy and relevant cases.
Evidence upgrade – target the missing or weak elements; obtain corroboration (employer letters, third‑party proofs, expert reports).
Tactical choice – appeal vs reapply vs both (where permitted), weighing status, work rights and timing.
Process control – calendar the appeal deadline (strict), RFI/Natural Justice deadlines and bridging visa conditions.

Document checklist – after a refusal

Full decision record and notification date.
Lodgement receipts; copies of all forms and uploaded files.
Any RFI or s57 letters and responses.
New and stronger evidence directly addressing the refusal reasons (e.g., additional relationship proofs, updated skills/English, fresh employment evidence).
Bridging visa and travel plans (if any).

When is an appeal worthwhile?

The case turns on credibility or fact‑finding you can now strengthen (e.g., relationship evidence, job genuineness).
There’s a legal error or misapplication of policy that a merits review can correct.
A new pathway is not immediately available but is likely to mature (e.g., employer PR eligibility within months).

Detailed “document checklists” (copy‑ready for your web forms)

Decision letter (with date), earlier forms, all uploads, RFIs/s57 and replies.
New evidence addressing every refusal ground; expert reports/witness statements as needed.

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