{"id":2388,"date":"2023-09-11T17:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T01:42:32","slug":"can-you-fix-my-visa-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/en\/can-you-fix-my-visa-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"can you fix my visa issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have a number of Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Immigration Law Specialists, our office regularly deals with visa applicants who have had their visa applications refused because the individuals did not seek legal advice prior to self-lodging their applications. As we have a number of Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Immigration Law Specialists, our office regularly deals with visa applicants who have had their visa applications refused because the individuals did not seek legal advice prior to self-lodging their applications. We then come in quickly and fix up issues and prepare a better application so that your visa application is better presented. If you have had your visa application refused by the Department of Home Affairs, you should immediately contact Chua Tan Associates to book a consultation as there are strict deadlines to appeal a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you decide to complete the visa application process on your own or get someone else to, we highly recommend you book a consultation with our In addition, a consultation might reveal better visa options which are based on your situation. Chua Tan Associates have over 30 years' experience helping clients migrate and settle to Australia. Our immigration law specialists can advise you on your options as well as prepare your application for you, removing the stress and uncertainty involved. 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