There are two major areas where an immigration and migration lawyer can help with your Australian visa application.

During the visa application process an immigration and migration lawyer can assess which type of visa is most suitable to your needs and most likely to be granted.

An experienced lawyer can:

• consider your current situation and qualifications;
• review the visa applicant and their sponsor’s history;
• compile and prepare all the supporting documents for the visa application;
• correspond with Australian immigration authorities in a way most likely to result in your application being successful; and
• provide advice on how to handle consular interviews where applicable.

By ensuring your application is made properly from the start and acting as your guide throughout the lengthy and complicated process an immigration lawyer provides you with the best chance of having your visa approved.

If your Australian visa application is denied by the Department of Immigration you may be able to appeal the decision at various migration or administrative tribunals. An immigration lawyer can be engaged to help with this process.

You should act quickly. There is often a very short time frame for appeals to be made after your Australian visa has been refused. An experienced immigration lawyer can review the reasons for refusal and provide advice on whether an appeal stands a reasonable chance of success.