Having your
Visa application refused or your visa cancelled can be a devastating and morale-destroying experience.

When it happens, it can make you feel more than frustrated: you can feel as though you’re alone and have no options and no voice. But the reality is that you still probably do.

Many immigration decisions can be challenged in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and will be heard on its merits. You also often have the right to review a decision of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Immigration Assessment Authority in the Federal Circuit Court.

If you choose to exercise this right, you’ll need to comply with a number of rules and regulations before you have your claim heard. You’ll also need to bring your challenge quickly because the government imposes strict time limits on your right to challenge immigration claims, which it usually cannot extend.

For this reason, when you’re challenging an immigration decision, it pays to get everything right first time. In engaging with us, we’ll assist you in gathering evidence and bring forth yourclaim in an efficient and effective manner.

Has your visa/citizenship
been declined? We can assist you

First consultation is free!
We are here for the whole process
Trusted and open correspondence
Lawyers who care


Our expertise includes:

  • Advise you on your rights and your options when it comes to challenging a decision in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court
  • Bring a claim on your behalf challenging a decision to cancel or refuse your Visa
  • Help you gather evidence and build the best case possible in supporting your claim
  • Write to the Minister on your behalf when it’s in your interest to apply for Ministerial intervention
  • Arrange translators for the transcription of documents so that you can best understand what is happening
  • Respond on your behalf to any questions raised by the Department of immigration or the Minister
  • Help you with any other legal matters or issues that arise

Want to maximise your claim?
Find out more!

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We are here to help every step of the way.
Speak to our team today.

    A little more about the legal costs involved

    At Prominent Lawyers, we believe in genuine and honourable relationships. Hence, why we guarantee to be up-front about all legal fees involved throughout your case. We provide clients with a written agreement surrounding the terms of the fees involved. If, for any reason, the fees are likely to exceed, we ensure that you are aware of them providing you with an estimate upfront.

    It is crucial to understand that each case is different, and we place importance on communicating all current and upcoming costs making sure you understand how they work, avoiding dispute.

    Be prepared

    There is no easy way of contesting a court decision. We are here to guide you through every step of the process of challenging an immigration decision:

    1. Meet with one of our Prominent Lawyers

      Contact us either online or via phone to book a free consultation. During this initial consultation, we will discuss the appropriate method of challenging the decision that has been made, and assess your matter accordingly.

    2. Choosing Prominent Lawyers

      At Prominent Lawyers, we ensure to keep you informed about the process of your appeal from beginning through to the end. We begin our process with an obligation free consultation, discussing the details of your matter. Once you have agreed to proceed, we then provide a retainer agreement outlining conditions and costs.

    3. Finding the right words to say to the Courts

      What we can do as your legal representatives:

      • Advise you on your rights and your options when it comes to challenging a decision in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court
      • Bring a claim on your behalf challenging a decision to cancel or refuse your Visa
      • Help you gather evidence and build the best case possible in supporting your claim
      • Write to the Minister on your behalf when it’s in your interest to apply for Ministerial intervention
      • Arrange translators for the transcription of documents so that you can best understand what is happening
      • Respond on your behalf to any questions raised by the Department of immigration or the Minister
      • Help you with any other legal matters or issues that arise

    4. We handle the rest

      Many immigration decisions are challenged. Should you choose to exercise this right, you’ll need to comply with a number of rules and regulations before you have your claim heard. We can ensure that you bring your challenge quickly because the government imposes strict time limits on your right to challenge immigration claims, which it usually cannot extend. In addition to this, we ensure that we gather the correct evidence and bring your claim forward as efficiently as possible.

    5. You’re granted your visa/citizenship

      Our skilled lawyers then work exhaustively to reach the ultimate outcome for your case. Communication is central to our process, and our lawyers aim to keep an open form of discussion throughout the entire procedure.

    We can assist you with all immigration issues.

    Contact us now on 1800 77 66 46

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