If the Department of Home Affairs is considering refusing your visa application, they will usually send you a notice of intention to refuse (NOI) or a request for comments under section 57 of the Migration Act.
You have a deadline. It is probably 28 days.
The notice will give you a deadline to respond. It is usually 28 days from the date on the letter, not the date you received it. Some notices give shorter periods. If the deadline passes and you have not responded, the Department will make a decision based on what they have. In most cases, that means refusal.
Do not ignore the notice. Do not respond with a generic letter. Do not assume the Department will give you another chance. Call us on 0425 825 500 today.
What the notice means
This is not a refusal. It is an opportunity to respond before a decision is made. The notice identifies the issues the Department has: concerns about genuineness, missing documents, health or character issues, discrepancies, or adverse information from another source.
How to respond properly
Read the notice carefully. Identify exactly what the Department's concerns are. Your response must address each concern directly with evidence. A strong response can save an application that would otherwise be refused.
How Robbie Toor (MARN 1170356) helps
Robbie prepares NOI responses that directly address the Department's concerns with specific evidence. If you receive a notice, contact us as soon as possible, ideally the same day. The response deadline is strict and preparing a strong response takes time.