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What matters to us most is what our clients have to say about their experience once everything has been resolved. Below are some of the messages we have received from people we’ve represented.
Protection Visa Refusal
Each protection visa refusal is different. First of all, you should carefully read your refusal letter.
And you should pay particular attention to the following information in the protection visa refusal letter:
- if you have the right to appeal
- a timeframe to lodge an appeal
- the appeal body you should make the appeal to
Onshore protection visa appeals are, in most cases, directed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Bear in mind that the deadline for a protection visa appeal is very strict. It can’t be extended.
So, appealing your protection visa refusal is your last resort and you should be well prepared for it.
Protection Visa Refusal – The AAT Hearing…
The hearing will be conducted at an AAT hearing room in your nearest state capital or online via video conference.
The AAT will contact you to inform the location, date and time.
You may request to have an interpreter in your hearing.
The AAT hearing is your chance to try and prove that the DHA refusal decision was not fair.
But how do you do this?
You can’t just say what you have already said to the Department of Home Affairs.
You need more evidence. Better still, you need a proper strategy…
Protection 866 Visa Refusal – Building a robust strategy to win your appeal at the AAT
To begin with, you need to find the reason why the Department of Home Affairs refused your protection visa application.
For that, you need to read the decision letter carefully.
Then you need to prepare a submission with all your arguments regarding why you think the DHA missed out on something and your protection visa application should not be refused.
Meanwhile, all legal criteria must be met.
It’s highly recommended that you seek legal advice when preparing your protection visa refusal appeal.
One of the most important things to consider, when looking at different migration lawyers to help you, is the level of experience that these individuals have in protection visa refusal.
As with doctors, no one wants to trust their important matters to someone that does not have the experience necessary to handle their specific issues.
For example, you wouldn’t treat yourself with a General Practitioner if you had a serious heart problem. You would go to a cardiologist. Even better, to the best cardiologist you could find.
This is especially true when it comes to protection visa refusal. The more experience that a lawyer has in AAT matters, the better he will be able to circumvent problems and build a winning strategy.
Don’t commit the mistake of assigning any migration agent or lawyer to handle your protection visa refusal.
Gold Migration lawyers have 12+ years of experience in protection visa refusals and an excellent success rate representing clients at the AAT.
Our lawyers are very technical and hold a professional background that would cause envy in any protection visa lawyer in Australia…
Ramtin Diznab , Gold Migration Principal Lawyer, has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia and has jurisdiction to appear in all Federal Courts of Australia.
He has also given an interview to Authority Magazine as a top protection visa lawyer, a magazine that has interviewed celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, Shaquille O’Neal, Seth Godin and other superstars.
If you don’t know how to prepare a winning strategy to successfully appeal your protection visa refusal, give us a call or click here to send us a message as soon as possible.
Gold Migration will study your refusal letter carefully.
Then we will find the best strategy to go about it.
We will prepare a legal submission summarising your claims as well as providing arguments regarding why we think the DHA decision to refuse your visa application was not right. Of course, all considering the relevant applicable laws.
We will also prepare a thorough country research regarding your claims to be included in the submission.
Importantly, we will prepare you for the AAT hearing. For that, we will organise a few mock-up hearings in our office.
We will also prepare you psychologically, so you know exactly what to answer during the AAT hearing.
Before the hearing is concluded, our lawyers will also make oral submissions on your behalf.
Then after the hearing, the AAT will decide to either “remit” or “affirm” the decision taken by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
If the AAT affirms, it means that they agree that your protection visa application should have been refused.
In this case, your last resort is to appeal to the Federal Circuit Court.
But that’s an option only if you believe there is a legal error with the decision taken by the AAT.
On the other hand, if the decision is “remitted”, it means that the AAT does not agree with the Department of Home Affairs. And they think your protection visa application should not have been refused.
If that happens, they will forward your case back to the Department of Home Affairs for further assessment and your protection visa is likely to be approved.
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Shiu C.
I had an excellent experience working with Bilal Ahmad and the team throughout my visa process. From the beginning, Bilal was professional, understanding, patient, and incredibly reliable. He made what could have been a very stressful process feel smooth and well-managed at every step.Bilal always took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions promptly, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me. His knowledge, honesty, and attention to detail gave me a lot of confidence throughout the application process.I’m truly grateful for all the support and hard work that went into securing my positive visa outcome. I highly recommend Bilal Ahmad to anyone looking for a trustworthy and supportive immigration lawyer. Thank you again for making this journey such a positive experience!read more
Jack S.
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Andre
Bilal was of great assistance throughout my visa process and played a key role in helping me achieve a successful outcome. He kept me consistently informed of all developments and ensured I always understood what was happening at each stage. His professionalism, responsiveness, and support made a stressful process much more manageable. I’m very grateful for his help in getting my visa approved and would highly recommend his services to anyone needing immigration assistance.read more
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I am really grateful to have found Gold Migration Lawyers, especially for Bilal Ahmad to assist me with my visa application. He provided a very clear guidance and explained every steps for my visa application to make sure for a very smooth and strong visa application.He was very professional, patience, and always paying attention to details to make sure I understood all the requirements and what I needed to do, from the very beginning of preparing for all of my documents until the interview. He guided me through every steps of the way.I am able to get my PR granted approximately in just 9 months since lodging. That is far shorter than what I have expected, but thanks to Bilal Ahmad and his team’s assistance and great work, we are able to get that good result so guickly.I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable immigration lawyer.read more
Jamie J.
I had an outstanding experience with Bilal Hossain as my migration lawyer. From the very beginning, he was extremely professional, kind, and always took the time to listen carefully to my situation. He handled my case with great attention to detail and ensured everything was submitted perfectly.His communication was excellent — always clear, responsive, and he never missed a call when I needed guidance. What really stood out was his deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what doesn’t in visa applications.I received my PR in just 4 months after my interview , which honestly exceeded my expectations. The entire process was smooth, stress-free, and very well managed.I paid around $9,000 AUD, and it was absolutely worth every penny. There were no hidden costs, and everything was transparent from the start.Even after my visa was granted, he continued to stay in touch and offer support, which shows his genuine care for his clients.He is truly one of the best in the market. If you’re looking for a reliable and knowledgeable migration lawyer, I highly recommend booking Bilal — you will not regret it.read more
Zain K.
During the two-year waiting period, Bilal Ahmed provided invaluable support. My visa was granted after 23 months with two RFIs. We were confident in his expertise and ultimately secured the visa. His professionalism is commendable.read more
Carlos T.
My husband’s Partner Visa has been granted thanks to the amazing work of Bilal Ahmad.
Hendra W.
Bilal was amazing. He went above and beyond his duties as a lawyer in assisting us to achieve a successful outcome.
Ishaan “Sean” M.
I recently worked with Bilal Ahmad from Gold Migration on my protection visa matter, which was rejected last year by Department, due to non-satisfactory grounds and proceeded to the Tribunal.Due to the high‑risk nature of the case, not many lawyers were willing to take chances with my case not to affect their records.I am extremely grateful for the successful outcome and truly believe that Bilal’s expertise and dedication played a major role in achieving this result. As the whole process was sorted and positive outcome was received within matter of months .From the beginning, Bilal took the time to understand the complexities of my protection claims and the difficult circumstances. He approached every part of my case with professionalism, empathy, and deep knowledge of protection‑based legislation and Tribunal processes.Throughout the entire journey, Bilal:⦁ helped me organise and present my evidence clearly and consistently⦁ prepared strong written submissions addressing credibility, country information, and all relevant legal criteria⦁ explained each stage of the Tribunal process in a calm and clear way⦁ supported me during an emotionally challenging time with patience and respectAt the Tribunal hearing, His advocacy ensured that my situation was fully understood and that the key facts and risks were communicated accurately and respectfully.Thanks to his hard work, the Tribunal accepted my protection claims and granted a positive decision. This outcome has changed my life, and I am incredibly thankful for Bilal’s dedication and professionalism.I highly recommend Bilal Ahmad and the team at Gold Migration to anyone seeking support with protection or refugee matters. His knowledge, compassion, and commitment to his clients are exceptional.read more
