Immigration refused my girlfriend’s visa. Thats because most self-prepared Australian Visitor visas are refused. 

This article has detailed information about:

• the liklihood that your girlfiend’s visa will be refused;
• reasons why your girlfriend’s visa was refused;
• what to do if your girlfriend’s visa is refused;
• how long you need to wait before making another application; and
• how to make a new application and ensure it is approved.

Immigration refused my girlfriend’s visa.

I often receive emails – ‘Immigration refused my girlfriend’s visa’.

Firstly, you are probably disappointed that immigration refused your girlfriend’s visa.  Confused.   Angry.   This is normal.

Your not alone

Its not unusual to have a Visitor visa refused. Below you will find the statistics from 2018 showing how many visas were refused from:

• the Philippines;
• Thailand;
• Vietnam; and
• Cambodia.

We have further split the results to show the approvals for:

• self-prepared applications;
• applications using a Migration Agent; and
• Ozvisa Group’s approval rate.

Looking at the data for Australian visas from the Philippines there are three key points to note.

1. Self-prepared applications are very unlikely to succeed.
2. Using a Migration Agent gives your application a much higher chance of success but there is still a significant risk of refusal.
3. The Ozvisa Group has an amazing success rate for Australian Visa applications from the Philippines.

Looking at the data for refused Australian visas from Thailand there are three key points to note.

1. Self-prepared applications are very unlikely to succeed.
2. Using a Migration Agent gives your application a much higher chance of success but there is still a significant risk of refusal.
3. The Ozvisa Group has an almost perfect success rate for Australian Visa applications from Thailand.

Looking at the data for refused Australian visas from Vietnam there are four key points to note.

1. Self-prepared applications are very unlikely to succeed.
2. Using a Migration Agent gives your application a much higher chance of success but there is still a significant risk of refusal.
3. Across all three results Vietnam is the hardest country to get an Australian visa from.
4. The Ozvisa Group has an amazing success rate for Australian Visa applications from Vietnam.

Looking at the data for refused Australian visas from Cambodia there are three key points to note.

1. Self-prepared applications are very unlikely to succeed.
2. Using a Migration Agent gives your application a much higher chance of success but there is still just as much chance the visa will fail.
3. The Ozvisa Group had an almost perfect success rate for Australian Visa applications from Cambodia in the year 2018.

Why Immigration Refused the Visa

You can read the decision record.  But that doesn’t tell you the real story.  What you want to know is why they refused.  So you can do something about it!

I often get inquiries from men after immigration refused their girlfriend’s visa.  Here are some of the takeaway points that I have learned over the years.  The reasons why Immigration did not give the visa.

Reason for travel

Immigration needs convincing.  That the visitor visa is for a visit.  This means the applicant will come and then leave Australia.

The most important thing though is that you also need to prove this.  It is not enough to say it in the application.

Documentary and third-party evidence must be included.  So, Immigration can see that she is only a tourist – nothing more.

Immigration fear that she will work while in Australia.  So, how do you convince them?

You need to establish that your relationship is genuine.  That she is coming to see you.  That there is nothing more to it than that.  Sound easy?

Well it is actually something that takes experience and skill.  Contact us if you would like more information.

Financial support

Another common reason for refusal is money.  One of you must show you can afford the trip.

Australia is expensive.  If she is coming for three months, it will cost quite a bit.  You also need to pay for travel.  If you fail to show money, then Immigration will refuse the visa.

If you don’t have a lot of money, then you should contact for a free assessment.  We can assist you to show that you have enough money for the visa.

We have helped sponsors who are only on Newstart.  Sponsors on disability pension.  It is possible for you to sponsor.  You just need some experience.

Let us know and we can provide you with alternatives.  When you have been processing visas for as long as we have – anything is possible.

Risk of overstay

This is the most common reason your girlfriend did not get her visa.  She failed to show Immigration that she will leave Australia.  It is also the most difficult part of the application.  Around 60% of applications self-prepared get refused for this reason.  If this is you – don’t panic.  Contact us and we will guide you through how you can still make a new successful application.

Normally the refusal letter will note that she has failed to show clause 600.211.  This means that Immigration think she will overstay.  They might think this because she has no job.  She might have little reason to return.  Contact us because we have dealt with hundreds of applications like this.  It is just a matter of understanding what is required to get approval.  And then apply that to your application.

We have written a complete article if you want to apply for a Partner visa after a visa refusal.

What can I do?

You can make a new application now. There is no law stopping you. But you should get professional help. Immigration will need a bit of convincing second time around. You also need to overcome what is was that concerned them. Try using a professional this time.

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