What we take on.
- Judicial review of Tribunal decisions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
- Tribunal hearings where advocacy will decide the case.
- Section 501 cancellation and revocation matters.
- Visa advice for clients facing criminal charges.
Your client stays your client.
Registered migration agents cannot act for a client in court. When a matter goes to court, we act for that stage only. We keep you informed and refer the client back to you for their later visa work.
For criminal lawyers.
Your client is not a citizen and the sentence could cost them their visa. We advise you on the immigration consequences before the plea, so you can run the criminal case with the visa in view.
Deadlines.
Judicial review is generally due within 35 days of the Tribunal’s decision. Send the decision and the file as early as you can, so we can assess the merits before the deadline.
How to refer.
Email the decision, the key documents and a short note to hello@iniciolegal.com.au, or book a call. We will tell you promptly whether we can act and what it will cost.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take referrals from outside Perth and Melbourne?
Yes. Many Tribunal hearings are held by video, and judicial review can be run in Federal Circuit and Family Court registries around Australia.
Who pays your fees?
The client engages us directly for the stage we handle, with a written costs agreement and estimate before work starts.
Will you take over the client’s other visa work?
No. We act for the review or court stage you refer and send the client back to you for their later visa work, unless you ask otherwise.
Official information
Read the current government guidance alongside advice for your circumstances.
Reviewed by Paula McGeown, Principal Lawyer · Updated