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Receiving a refusal for a subclass 866 protection visa when you are seeking asylum as a refugee can be devastating, especially when the decision feels unfair. While every case is different, there are a few common reasons why protection applications are refused. Understanding these issues can help you prepare a stronger application or appeal. 1.      They do not believe your story One of the most frequent reasons for refusal is that the Department of Home Affairs does not find

If you hope to stay in Australia long term, it is important to strengthen your visa pathway wherever possible. You may have a clear visa pathway where you will only need to meet the general eligibility criteria of your visa. However sometimes in Australian immigration law you need to make a strong argument of why your visa should be granted. Examples of this may be: ·         if you have a health issue that is expensive to treat; ·         if the government is considering can

If you’ve been invited to complete Form 884 – Health waiver (Part A), it usually means your medical results show that you don’t meet the health requirement for your visa. This can be stressful, but it’s also an opportunity — Form 884 gives you the chance to explain why your visa should still be granted despite your health condition. Many applicants focus only on filling out the form, but the most important tip is this: don’t limit yourself to what’s listed in the form. What i