Onshore Protection
The Onshore Protection Visa is available to refugees as defined by Australian Law. To be considered a refugee under Australian law the person must meet specific legal criteria and have a well-founded fear of future persecution. There must be a real risk that the person would face persecution if you were to return to your home country. There must also be a real risk that they would face persecution if they were to return to their home country. Past experiences of persecution can also help establish that risk if the person were to go back.
Determining Factors
To qualify as a refugee, a person must fear serious harm due to one of the following five reasons:
General Requirements
It’s important to note that leaving a home country due to war, famine, or the search for better economic opportunities does not make someone a refugee under the Act. To be classified as a refugee, the person must have a well-founded fear of persecution based on one of the reasons above and must meet other requirements.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Common Questions To Onshore Protection Visas
Considering whether a Onshore Protection Visa is right for you can be a daunting task. Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What are the prerequisites for an Onshore Protection Visa?
You must already be in Australia on a legitimate visa and have gone through proper immigration clearance on arrival. The core of your claim must be a genuine, well-founded fear of serious harm or persecution back home — due to race, religion, nationality, political views, or belonging to a particular social group. You also need to pass health and character checks.
How difficult is the process for an Onshore Protection Visa?
A Onshore protection visa is very difficult. You essentially get one shot — a prior refusal usually locks you out permanently. Your claim must be detailed, credible, and well-supported with evidence.
Contact Us to discuss your particular case to and map out a plan to achieve your immigration goals.
Contact Us to discuss your particular case to and map out a plan to achieve your immigration goals.
How much does an Onshore Protection Visa Cost?
The government application fee is quite low. The real expense is legal representation is high but highly recommended given the complexity.
Contact Us to discuss your particular case to get an estimation of costs involved for you.
Contact Us to discuss your particular case to get an estimation of costs involved for you.
How do I begin?
1. Check your eligibility honestly and carefully
2. Gather supporting documents (ID, evidence of persecution)
3. Contact Us to discuss your particular case to and map out a plan to achieve your immigration goals.
2. Gather supporting documents (ID, evidence of persecution)
3. Contact Us to discuss your particular case to and map out a plan to achieve your immigration goals.
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