Why? When Do You Need an Immigration lawyer?
If you ask whether working in immigration law solely involves being part of visa application and process, the answer is ‘NO’. It encompasses interpreting the legal requirements of the relevant visa application, identifying and preparing for potential issues during the review process, managing retrial if a visa is rejected or cancelled. This entails significant legal work, ranging from challenging review body decisions deemed unfair to initiating and progressing through administrative lawsuits.
Let’s delve deeper into why and when you might need an immigration lawyer.
Difficulty with Determining the Appropriate Visa
Among the many different visas with complex and unique conditions, it is never easy to find one that aligns perfectly with your circumstance. Moreover, even if the visa applicant believes a visa is suitable, they may not meet the eligibility criteria for it. In such instances, seeking guidance from an expert who can provide a clear analysis and supporting evidence enable the visa applicant to make more informed decisions about their situation. Regrettably, we hear stories of people wasting money and time looking for ‘the story they want to hear’ even though there are no visas they can apply for.
Interpreting Data and Documents
The visa application process entails preparing various information, documents, and evidence materials, often leading to confusion among visa applicants. Clear legal commentary and analysis by experts may prove essential in navigating this complexity. A prudent strategy to prevent visa rejection is to verify in advance whether the documents you are required to prepare align with the legal foundations of immigration law and adhere to the specified requirements.
If You Need Advocacy
Despite efforts to ensure smooth visa processing, the Department of Home Affairs may raise issues with the materials and documents already submitted. Furthermore, if the visa is refused and you believe the decision is unfair you may apply reconsideration from the AAT. If the AAT’s decision is not accepted, you may proceed with Judicial Review against the government’s immigration-related agency. Whether responding to notices from those processes, expert advocacy is crucial.
Conclusion
Australian Immigration law is complex, often necessitating the guidance of an Immigration lawyer. Issues such as permanent residency cancellation, sponsorship refusal, AAT application, breaches of visa conditions, sponsorship monitoring, and submission of false documents – matters we are frequently dealing with – could potentially affect you.
Park & Co Lawyers has an immigration team comprised of lawyers specializing in Australian immigration law, providing advice and defense on various immigration cases under the guidance of Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law. Park & Co Lawyers provides a clear answer to those who are having difficulties with visa issues.
