Annabell Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I am an Aussie citizen currently living in the UK on a WHV. I met my partner on my travels. I am moving back to Aus in a few months when my visa expires and I would like to bring my Cuban partner (resides in Cuba) to Aus with me. I have applied to sponsor him for a tourist visa to start with - and have just received a rejection with no right to review. Please can anyone advise what should my next steps be? We are in a genuine relationship and the plan was for him to join me in Aus with a view to marrying later on. Also, can anyone recommend a London based Australian immigration lawyer? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraHol89 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Sorry to hear your news You could try Sammy Naghi at MSL Solicitors; he is based in London. Best of luck xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Unless they are family sponsored, visitor visa refusals are not reviewable on the merits by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. All refusals are reviewable by a Federal Court on a point of law. This would cost thousands and would almost certainly take you nowhere nowhere except the bank. May I suggest that you consult one of the registered migration agents who posts on this forum for advice about visa strategy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It isn't a lawyer you need, but a registered migration agent. It also doesn't matter where they are as they normally do everything by email. There are a number of good ones including wrussel above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabell Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks so much guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 For accuracy, there are ways of being sponsored for a visitor, other than by family, for which refusals are reviewable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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