Receiving a visa refusal notification from the Department of Home Affairs is one of the most stressful moments in a migrant's life.
Whether it is a refused Student Visa, a rejected Partner Visa, or a cancelled 485, the clock starts ticking the moment you open that email. You usually have just 21 days (and sometimes as little as 7 days) to lodge an appeal.
This is not the time for "DIY" or inexperienced advice. This is the time for Strategy.
At Right and Associates (Best Nepali Migration Agent in Sydney), located at 301 Castlereagh Street, we are known as the "fixers" of the Sydney migration market. With over 20 years of experience, we have overturned countless refusals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – now known as the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Why Was Your Visa Refused?
Before we fight, we analyze. The most common reasons we see in our Sydney office for 2025/26 refusals include:
- The "Genuine Student" (GS) Fail: The Case Officer didn't believe your intent to study was genuine.
- Bogus Documents (PIC 4020): Accusations of false information or fake certificates.
- Health or Character Grounds: Failing the medical or having a police record.
- Employer Nomination Failures: Your 482 or 186 nomination was refused, leading to your visa refusal.
The Appeal Process: What Happens Next?
If you are onshore in Sydney, lodging an appeal usually allows you to stay in Australia on a Bridging Visa while you wait for the hearing.
But "buying time" is not a strategy. Winning is. Our team prepares for your hearing like a court case:
- Submission Writing: We draft detailed legal submissions citing relevant case law (Migration Act 1958) that supports your situation.
- Evidence Gathering: We help you collect new evidence (witness statements, expert reports) that the Department didn't see.
- Mock Hearings: We invite you to our Sydney office to practice. We play the role of the Member, asking you the tough questions so you don't freeze on the day.
The "Section 48 Bar" Trap
If your visa has been refused onshore, you are likely "Section 48 Barred." This means you cannot apply for most other visas (like a Student or Visitor visa) while you are in Australia.
However, there are exceptions. As the Best Nepali Migration Agent in Sydney, we specialize in the specific pathways that bypass the Section 48 Bar, such as:
- Subclass 190 & 491 (Skilled Visas): You can still apply for these if you receive an invitation.
- Partner Visas: In specific circumstances.
- Bridging Visa B: We can help you get travel rights if you have a valid reason to leave and return.
Why Experience Matters
The Tribunal is intimidating. The Member will look for inconsistencies in your story. A junior agent might panic. But with Mr. Parshu Ram Adhikari and our senior team, you have decades of tribunal experience on your side. We know how to present your character and your case in the most favorable light.
Don't Let a Refusal End Your Australian Dream
A refusal is not always the end of the road—it’s just a detour. But you need a driver who knows the way.
Bring your refusal letter to our Castlereagh Street office immediately for a confidential review.
Visit us in Sydney CBD: 📍 Address: Suite 12, Level 1, 301 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 📞 Phone: +61 2 9281 1464 📧 Email: admissions@rassociates.com.au