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155 RRV Granted After Prior Refusal Despite Only 13 Days in Australia Over 5 Years

Visa TypeSubclass 155
CategoryResident Return

Case Summary

An applicant who had spent only 13 days in Australia in a 5-year period had their own self-lodged RRV application refused. After analysing the refusal reasons and preparing comprehensive supporting evidence, a successful RRV was obtained for the applicant and their family.

Background

The applicant had previously held an RRV and worked overseas. When applying for a second RRV independently, they had spent only 13 days in Australia in the prior 5 years. The self-lodged application was refused. After engaging our firm, we analysed the refusal letter and prepared a comprehensive response.

Challenges

  • Only 13 days of Australian residence in 5 years — well below any meaningful threshold
  • Prior self-lodged refusal requiring root cause analysis and targeted response to each identified concern

How We Helped

We carefully analysed the applicant's situation and the refusal letter, identified each concern raised by the Department, and prepared comprehensive supporting evidence and compelling argumentation addressing every point from the refusal.

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Key Success Factors

  • Thorough refusal letter analysis enabling precisely targeted counter-evidence for every Departmental concern
  • Comprehensive supporting evidence package addressing the ties and absence explanation requirements
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Outcome

The Subclass 155 RRV was granted for the applicant and their family, reversing the prior self-lodged refusal despite only 13 days of Australian presence.

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