Case Overview
Mr. K completed his master’s degree at Curtin University in Western Australia. His English level is very high, with an average IELTS score of 8.5, and he is confident in his language ability. In the past, he applied for a student visa DIY, so he thought that applying for a 485 graduate work visa should not be a problem. However, he made a big mistake at the key step. The Immigration Bureau did not give him the opportunity to supplement the materials and directly rejected his 485 visa.
Many people think that the 485 visa is the “simplest visa that will not be rejected”, and some even say “I have never heard of a 485 being rejected around me”. This “survivor bias” cognition has harmed many people, causing them to take it lightly when applying, and eventually pay a heavy price. In the past few years, we have handled a large number of consultations and appeals after 485 visa rejections. The reality is: some people still have a chance to remedy, but many people may completely lose the possibility of immigration because of a visa rejection.
The cost of 485 visa rejection When a 485 is rejected, the applicant often faces the possibility of only being able to appeal. The cost of appeal is not only high, but often costs thousands of Australian dollars, the waiting time is long, and the success rate varies from case to case.
Mr. K is lucky. He consulted with many institutions, and all of them suggested that he go the route of appeal, but this meant that he would need to invest more time and money, endure long-term uncertainty, and the probability of his visa rejection reason being overturned was very low. After evaluating his situation, we developed a more direct and efficient plan for him, so that he could solve the visa problem as soon as possible and avoid the long-term trouble caused by the appeal. In the end, we found ways to help him resubmit his 485 application, which was successfully approved 4 months after submission, and he got a 5-year 485 visa.
Professionalism and prudence are the long-term way. After this setback, Mr. K became more cautious about visa applications and no longer blindly confident. He continued to entrust us to help him handle the next immigration affairs. His case also once again confirmed that there is no 100% guarantee for any visa, especially in an environment where policies are constantly changing. Every step needs to be treated rigorously and requires a good understanding of immigration law.
We always uphold professionalism and provide customers with the most appropriate advice, not only considering the success rate, but also weighing the time and money costs to help customers find the best solution.
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