ART Appeal – Urgent Transfer & CoE Secured

Visa/Service Type:
ART Appeal – Urgent CoE Secured

Completion Date:
May 14, 2020

Case Highlights:
Student visa refused; studies interrupted during ART appeal; urgent need to secure a new CoE

Overview:
When the applicant contacted us, their student visa had already been refused, and they were in the process of appealing to ART. The applicant had received a notice requesting additional appeal materials but had not responded.

After discussing the case with the student, we identified that the main issue was Genuine Intention, likely due to prior documentation not meeting requirements. Despite a strong academic history, the student had almost given up on all possible options.

Through careful review, we discovered that the applicant had received incorrect advice in the past—some even suggesting they apply for refugee status, which could have caused irreparable damage to any future visa applications.

In this ART appeal, we assessed that there was a strong chance to overturn the refusal. We advised the student to enroll in a new course immediately and helped prepare proper Genuine Intention evidence and a formal response to ART, clearly demonstrating the applicant’s study purpose.

ART appeals involve a comprehensive re-examination of the case, independent of the original refusal. Even if the Department of Home Affairs initially refused the visa, ART can overturn the decision if the evidence is properly prepared. By carefully preparing the materials during the ART appeal, we successfully helped the applicant secure a new CoE and continue their studies.