BREAKING NEWS: Myanmar nationals will have their application for protection visa prioritised by the Department of Home Affairs

Myanmar Protection Visa

According to Andrew Giles, Minister for Immigration, Myanmar nationals currently residing in Australia who have arrived with a valid visa will have their application for protection visa prioritised by the Department of Home Affairs.

What does that mean?

If you are a Myanmar (Burma) National visiting, studying or working in Australia, you could be eligible to stay permanently in Australia.

This is a welcome news that has been confirmed by ABC News on 10 November 2022.

What’s more, right now you have the best chances to succeed in your protection visa application if you are a Myanmar national currently living, visiting or studying in Australia. 

But you have to be quick. 

Immigration laws and priorities can change at the drop of a hat. 

BE CAUTIOUS OR ELSE YOUR PROTECTION VISA APPLICATION WILL BE REFUSED  

SBS published on 9 September 2019 that “more than 90 percent of onshore protection visa cases are refused”.

So what happens if your protection visa application gets refused?

If your application gets refused the first time, your chances of staying in Australia will be very slim.

You will have to appeal.

You may have to go to court.

Avoid that at all costs.

REASONS THAT COULD LEAD THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE TO REFUSE YOUR PROTECTION VISA (SUBCLASS 866) APPLICATION…  

Oftentimes, Myanmar applicants don’t have a good command of the English language.

Or they don’t have the time and resources to properly write their claims for protection.

There are ambiguities, contradictions and even grammar mistakes in their claims.

What they are trying to say can be easily misinterpreted by the Immigration Office…

Worse still, they are not able to provide documents and evidence to support their claims.

This could lead to your application being refused. 

Anything that could spark doubt in the mind of the Immigration Department could jeopardise your protection visa application.

There will also be an interview…

The immigration officer will ask you lots of questions.

And if you answer something wrong or say something irrelevant, your application could be refused.

This interview is very important.

You need to prepare for this interview just like you study to pass a school exam.

In this link you can find more information about the protection visa interview and how you can prepare.

If you are a genuine Myanmar (Burma) citizen and you need some help to apply for this visa, click here to book a consultation.

Myanmar (Burma) nationals know they can’t afford to get their protection visa application refused.

Their life is at risk.

But it’s not only about their safety… 

It’s also about a unique opportunity to live in a country with the world’s highest standard of living… 

Everyone wants to live in Australia. 

Wages in Australia are much higher than most other countries. 

And right now Myanmar nationals have such an opportunity. And they don’t want to waste it.

They have a once-in-a-life-time chance to do the right thing and secure a protection visa and a permanent residence in this country.

That’s why they come to us. Sometimes desperate for help.

They know we are the No. 1 protection visa lawyers in Australia.

We are the No. 1 protection visa lawyers, helping Myanmar nationals to stay in Australia…

Source: Photo taken in our office on Level 1/394 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne

Last year, we were rated as “Best Protection Visa Lawyers in Melbourne” by “Top 10 Lawyers”. 

We specialise in protection visas. 

But most importantly, we care about people.

We are determined to help Myanmar nationals currently living anywhere in Australia.

98.9% of our cases get approved.

If you are a genuine Myanmar (Burma) citizen currently in Australia, fill in the form below to book a consultation with us. We will hear your story and examine all possible avenues to make sure you stay in Australia. 

Attention: As of 25 May we’ve been experiencing a high influx of consultations. But we promise we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Helping People Just Like You

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.

Gobernadorcillo Zamora
Gobernadorcillo Z.
VISA APPROVED IN 3 MONTHS!I recently had the pleasure of working with Gold Migration Lawyers for my fiancé visa application, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly supportive and professional, guiding me through every step of the process with ease.Special thanks to Saleh El Kheir and Juliana Aywaz, who directly assisted us. Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout, providing clear recommendations and actionable steps to fast-track the application.The standout was the swift processing and approval of my application. Their diligent work made the process much faster than usual, which was a huge relief for us.I highly recommend Gold Migration Lawyers to anyone in need of immigration assistance. Their dedication and efficiency are truly commendable!read more
Antonia Ludwig
Antonia L.
Thank you to Noor and Justin for helping with the spouse visa application which was granted in just under 6 months. They were both very helpful and ensured we had the right documentation for smooth processing.
Kayla Summers
Kayla S.
Walt at Gold Migration is an absolute star. He was consistently kind, provided easy to understand information and direction, and secured our partner visa within 8 months! Walt was always friendly on calls, available when we needed him and reassured us throughout the journey. 10/10 would recommend.read more
Leona A. Macfarlane
Leona A. M.
I contacted Gold Migration Lawyer in April this year (2024). On 30 August 2024 we received the fantastic news that our visas have been double granted. This is life changing for my partner. I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary time and work Gold Migration lawyers have done for us both (and a special shout out to our amazing lawyer Oliver Christiansen who helped make this possible with his support, expertise and professionalism, James Scott (our very first point of contact) and Aileen Chour-our last & bearer of great news). The professionalism, a friendly voice at the other end of the telephone line, the guidance and expert advice given was exceptionally outstanding and beyond words. Highly recommended without a doubt. Dreams do come true! Thank you for changing our lives Gold Migration Lawyers. Henry & Leonaread more
Jaanika K
Jaanika K
We contacted Gold migration lawyers before applying for a partner visa. Walt made us feel confident with the service they provide so we hired them and no regrets - Walt was very quick to respond to any questions we had and provided us with the best service we could’ve wished for. I do recommend gold migration lawyers (and Walt) if you’re looking for one!read more
Sophie Taylor
Sophie T.
Justin and his team were AMAZING! My immigration agent had disappeared and only 1 month was left on my visa! I was very distressed. I reached out to Justin and I couldn’t have found better help! They’re extremely knowledgeable! In less than a month, they built a strong decision-ready application. My visa was granted within 3 months instead of 5! I cannot thanks Justin and his team enough for all their help and support! I would recommend them anytime without a doubt.read more
Nyan Lin Htun
Nyan Lin H.
Words cannot describe how happy I am with my experience! I approached Gold Migration Lawyers for help with lodging my protection visa application and I'm very grateful for the successful outcome. They were very knowledgeable and thorough during the process and the professionalism and understanding from the Team is simply unmatched. Thank you so much Ben, Liana, Walt, and Jibril for making my new life in Australia possible!read more
Ryan Wills, CD
Ryan Wills, C.
My partner and I used Gold Migration for our partner visa. You will be hard pressed to find a migration lawyer with more integrity, attentiveness, or interest in providing genuine support for any challenge than Walt Calis at Gold Migration. He was(is) quick to respond and willing to do anything to help as it surfaced. You get what you pay for and we received consistent gold star service from Walt.read more
Niyomal Galkotuwa
Niyomal G.
I am excited to share my experience with Gold Migration and their exceptional case manager, Saemeh Ghasemi and her team From start to finish, Saemeh and her team has been guiding us through the complex process of securing our visa. Her expertise, dedication, and personalized attention made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Gold Migration to anyone seeking expert assistance with their visa applications!read more