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Protection Visa Services We Handle
Protection visa applications are closely scrutinised and must be handled with care. We advise whether your case should proceed and how to position it if it does.
Understanding Protection
Two pathways to protection
Australian law recognises two distinct grounds for protection visa grants, each with specific legal tests.
Refugee protection
Section 36(2)(a) - Migration Act 1958.
A person who, owing to well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside their country of nationality and is unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country.
You are outside your country of nationality
You have a well-founded fear of persecution
The persecution is for a Convention reason (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or particular social group)
You are unable or unwilling to seek protection from your country
Complementary Protection
Section 36(2)(aa) - Migration Act 1958
Protection for people who face real risk of significant harm but do not meet the refugee definition. This covers situations where return would lead to torture, cruel treatment, arbitrary deprivation of life, or death penalty.
Arbitrary deprivation of life.
Death penalty
Torture or cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment
No Convention nexus required
Protection Visa Framework
Understanding the Grounds for Protection
Australian law recognises persecution on five Convention grounds. Each carries a specific legal meaning developed through decades of Federal Court and High Court decisions.
Plain English Explainer
How the Protection Visa Works
A plain-English overview of the protection visa process, what's involved, and how MML handles your matter end to end.
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Licensed & registered migration law practice
Why Choose Us
Why Choose My Migration Lawyers
Our Approach
How My Migration Lawyers Handles Protection Visa Matters
How My Migration Lawyers Handles Protection Visa Matters
Viability assessed first
We assess your circumstances and claimed protection grounds carefully before you commit to significant professional fees. If a protection visa pathway is not viable, we will tell you.
Legal grounds structured before lodgement
The legal basis for your claim is identified and structured properly before lodgement so the application is framed correctly from the beginning.
Statement and evidence prepared with care
Your statement and supporting evidence are prepared with careful attention to credibility and consistency throughout.
Country condition evidence incorporated
Relevant country condition information is reviewed and incorporated to support the protection claim with credible and current evidence.
Interview preparation included
Clients are prepared for the Department interview so they understand the process and the types of questions that may arise.
ART representation if required
If a matter proceeds to the Administrative Review Tribunal, we can represent you during the review process. Staged fees apply throughout.
What Is at Stake
A Protection Visa Refusal Can Have Serious Consequences
A refusal is not simply an inconvenience. These are the real outcomes applicants face when a claim is not properly prepared.
Why Choose My Migration Lawyers?
Cooling off period
Transparent fee structure
ZERO
Presure to sign
Core vlaues guaranteed
Your Legal Team
Lives, Not Files. We'll Fight For Yours.
Your case is handled by qualified Australian migration lawyers, not paralegals, not case managers. Lawyers who are accountable for the outcome.
Protection Visa Specialist
Weiwei Zhang
Principal Lawyer & Director
Weiwei specialises in protection visa matters, bringing deep expertise in refugee law and genuine empathy to sensitive claims. She has guided applicants from Pakistan, India, Malaysia, China, Myanmar, and the Middle East through complex claims involving religion, political opinion, and sexual orientation.
Areas of Practice
Protection Visas 866
LGBTIQ+ Claims
ART Review
Ministerial Intervention
Complex Cases & Appeals
Craig Dengate
Principal Lawyer & Director
Craig handles complex protection visa matters and review proceedings with a strategic and methodical approach. Known for his meticulous case preparation and clear communication, he represents clients at the Administrative Review Tribunal and advises on ministerial intervention.
Areas of Practice
Protection Visa
ART Proceedings
Judicial Review
Ministerial Intervention
Common Questions
Protection Visa FAQs
Protection visa applications are closely scrutinised and must be handled with care. We advise whether your case should proceed and how to position it if it does.
Who is eligible to apply for a protection visa in Australia?
How long does a protection visa application take?
What does a well-founded fear of persecution mean?
Can I work while my protection visa is being assessed?
What is the Section 48A bar?
What happens if my protection visa is refused?
Can LGBTIQ+ applicants claim protection based on sexual orientation?
What does MML assess during the initial consultation?
What is the difference between a protection visa and other humanitarian visas?
Can I get a protection visa without a lawyer?
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Licensed migration law firm under the Legal Profession Uniform Law
Member — Migration Institute of Australia
Member — Law Council of Australia
Member — Law Society of New South Wales
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