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485 Temporary Graduate Visa Refusal Overturned at AAT/ART and Referred Back Within 2 Days

Visa TypeSubclass 485
CategorySkilled Migration

Case Summary

An Indian passport holder whose Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa was refused for multiple reasons had the refusal overturned at the AAT after one hearing, with the matter referred back to the Department of Home Affairs for reconsideration within just two days.

Background

The applicant, an Indian passport holder, had their Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa refused for various reasons and lodged an appeal with the AAT. The case proceeded through one hearing after which the Tribunal referred the matter back for Departmental reconsideration.

Challenges

  • Multiple refusal reasons required a comprehensive hearing strategy addressing each basis for refusal
  • Needed to persuade the AAT within a single hearing to remit rather than affirm the decision

How We Helped

We analysed all refusal reasons and prepared targeted legal arguments and evidence for the AAT hearing. We represented the applicant at the hearing and presented comprehensive submissions that addressed each of the Department's refusal grounds, persuading the Tribunal to remit the decision within two days.

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Key Success Factors

  • Precise multi-ground refusal analysis with targeted legal responses for each Departmental concern
  • Compelling hearing submissions achieving a same-hearing remittal decision
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Outcome

The AAT hearing resulted in the 485 visa refusal being overturned and the matter referred back to the Department of Home Affairs for reconsideration within two days.

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