Education + Advocacy

Many businesses and people applying for immigration visas are unaware that they can still apply for a visa even if they don’t meet all the criteria - such as health, character or location of lodgement. We help clients obtain a waiver to visa criteria in order to achieve their migration goals. In fact, a waiver application is a very common type of complex matter The Migration Agency team handles both for employer-sponsored and individual clients.

Here’s how a waiver works: If a person does not meet a criteria for grant of a visa, for example, they have a medical condition or police record which prevents them from meeting health or character criteria - then we can help clients to identify if there are grounds to see a waiver and prepare the waiver submission.

Understanding the flexibility a visa waiver application provides, The Migration Agency team has worked with many individuals or businesses who need assistance to obtain waivers relating to health, character, and Schedule 3 criteria, as well as visa conditions and work limitations.

Being able to understand the relevant law is essential for making a visa waiver application. If you are considering a visa waiver as an option, your assigned TMA business partner will work with you in the Assessment stage of our process to determine the likelihood of success for your application.

Find out how we can help with your visa waiver application

If your visa is refused or cancelled, it may be possible for the decision to reviewed by a tribunal or court. The review body involved will depend on your individual circumstances and not all decisions involving refusal or cancellation of a visa are reviewable by these bodies.

There are very strict timeframes for case review, which means it’s vital you act quickly. Working with a migration agency who understands the law can help ease concerns and make the process for resolving complex immigration matters more manageable.

The TMA way is to assess each case on its individual merits. We take time to understand your unique circumstances and will always be transparent and upfront about the likelihood of your success in the appeal or review process. After our assessment, you will understand clearly if you have the right for the decision review.

Experience with clients whose visa is refused or cancelled means we’re well qualified to:

• Undertake the assessment and provide advice on next steps
• Assist you with preparing your evidence for review
• Represent you at the review proceedings
• Make submissions on your behalf to the Minister for Home Affairs, if there are exceptional circumstances warranting Ministerial intervention into your case

We understand the review process can be stressful and disappointing. At all times, you will find our approach personal, practical, and supportive.

Find more visa resources at our Knowledge Centre