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With the Government “cracking down” on AAT and visa appeals – Now more than ever you need sound legal advice from a Master Migration Lawyer

Anthony Robinson — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 02:04:21 +0000

As set out in the Australian News paper in which the Attorney general appears to be very unhappy with the AAT performance.

In an interview with The Australian, he defended the government’s record in appointing large numbers of new tribunal members and described it as a method of ensuring the AAT reflected “community values”. This had not been the case with some of the tribunal’s refugee and migration decisions.

“Very significant evidence has existed that people have lied on their applications, or have engaged in identity fraud and a minister has determined not to provide a relevant visa and those decisions have been overturned,” he said. “I don’t really think they are arguably a matter of concern to the community; I think they are,” Mr Porter said. (the full story)

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/immigration/blitz-on-aat-visa-appeals-boom/news-story/46bbdba087a7dd65820a2bcc0b9cb58f

So if you or someone you know has had a visa refused or cancelled talk to us.

AR LAW Services are not only Masters of Migration and Visa law but we have extensive experience in AAT and Federal Circuit Court appeals including GTE, PIC 4020 Bogus Document, health and character matters and s501 cases, these are extremely complex and specialist area of Australian immigration law and that is where a Master Migration Law with over 20 years experience may give you the edge you need.

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Note: this update, or any previous updates on this page, do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please call our office to seek professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content on this page

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Domestic/family Abuse: wife finds happiness in Australia after AR LAW Services wins her appeal

Anthony Robinson — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 07:18:26 +0000

A woman retained AR LAW Services after her Australian partner and sponsor withdrew his sponsorship. The withdrawal meant she basically had to depart Australia.

But the withdrawal was only the last act of a long history of emotional and physical abuse.

As is often the way in these matters the visa holder – a stranger in a strange land – has limited or no support. They are often isolated by their abusers and have no way to protect themselves or get help.

This client came to AR LAW Services while at a women’s shelter. (She was lucky to have a friend who knew of our work)

Given she had never gone to the police nor any hospital she had very little evidence.

Hence it was a long and difficult case, even-though it was clearly a meritorious case.

Following the many legal and other reports and submission we got our day in court and based upon AR LAW Services legal advocacy the client won her appeal, and therefore her right to stay.

So if you or anyone you know is in a failing or failed relationship and currently has applied for a partner visa talk to us

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Call 03 9614 0218 or email info@arlaw.com.au to make an initial 30 Minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply)

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Another feel good partner visa story: Big win for fairness at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Anthony Robinson — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:57:10 +0000

AR LAW Services was retained to appeal a particularly cruel decision by the department of Immigration (DIAC) that had deprived a young man of a life with his lawfully wedded wife for more than four years.

The applicant – a young Australian man who suffers a significant intellectual disability. – had tried on numerous occasions to secure a partner visa for his young wife. The applications – despite being lodged by a well known migration law firm – were consistently refused by DIAC on the grounds that his intellectual disability robbed him of the capacity to understand concepts like “love” “marriage” and consequently DIAC believed he lacked the ability to “sponsor” his wife were she to come to Australia.

AR LAW Services argued that “the chance to love and be loved is not solely the preserve of the gifted and the beautiful but those with intellectual disabilities can to love too”.

So when it was all said and done this case was about discrimination and prejudice. Something that has no place in a fair and just legal process or the rule of law.

And after 3 days before the tribunal AR LAW Services was vindicated and won and now the couple can live happy ever after in Australia.

Consequently if you or anyone you know is about to lodge partner visa or has had a partner visa refused please speak to one of the lawyers at our office for thorough advice on your options.

Call 03 9614 0218 or email info@arlaw.com.au to arrange a free initial 30 Minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply)

For more go to www.arlaw.com.au

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Partner Visa Processing Times – Big Delays DIBP Warns

Anthony Robinson — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:22:06 +0000

As a member of one of Australia’s peak migration and visa law bodies AR LAW Services gets information directly and almost immediately from the Minister on important immigration and visa matters like this recent letter which warns that there will be major delays in processing onshore Partner visa applications.

12 April 2017

Law Institute Victoria

ONSHORE PARTNER PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

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APPLICATION TIMEFRAMES

I’m writing to inform members of the Law Institute about the current situation in DIBP with Partner processing times.

This year the Department is facing a particularly difficult resourcing environment with pressure to

decrease staff numbers in line with the Government’s wider plans to reduce public sector expenditure.

In the Partner Migration programme this is occurring in an environment of continued high application rates, growing pipelines onshore, and significant fraudulent activity.

Due to the resourcing restrictions, average processing times for most Temporary Partner and

Permanent applications are currently between 16 – 23 months from date of lodgement (s/c 820) and

from date of eligibility (s/c 801/100). The processing times are updated regularly on the DIBP website

As we move into the final quarter of the programme year and focus our efforts intensively on meeting

the annual target by 30 June, we will be giving priority to low risk applicants and those regarded by DIBP as fully front end loaded with documentation that immediately satisfies Partner criteria.

This will result in a departure from our usual chronological method of assessing applicants by month of lodgement. Therefore, you may find that some of your clients receive decisions ahead of others who lodged many months prior. This triaging approach has been endorsed by the Executive as an efficiency measure to identify Partner applications which are potentially of the highest quality and lowest risk for visa places this programme year.

Thank you for your understanding as we try to deal with these management challenges

Yours sincerely

(name withheld)

Consequently if you or anyone you know is thinking about applying for or has applied for a spouse or Partner visa please speak to one of the lawyers at our office for thorough advice on your options.

Call 03 9614 0218 or email info@arlaw.com.au to see if you qualify for a free initial 30 Minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply)

For more go to www.arlaw.com.au

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Big win for fairness at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Another AR LAW Services feel good partner visa story.

Anthony Robinson — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:52:54 +0000

AR LAW Services argued that “the chance to love and be loved is not solely the preserve of the gifted and the beautiful but those with intellectual disabilities can to love too”.

So when it was all said and done this case was about discrimination and prejudice. Something that has no place in a fair and just legal process or the rule of law.

And after 3 days before the tribunal AR LAW Services was vindicated and won and now the couple can live happy ever after in Australia.

Consequently if you or anyone you know is about to lodge partner visa or has had a partner visa refused please speak to one of the lawyers at our office for thorough advice on your options.

Call 03 9614 0218 or email info@arlaw.com.au to arrange a free initial 30 Minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply)

For more go to www.arlaw.com.au

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