He Lost His Job, Not His Hope: How One Worker Held onto His Visa

The Dream

A cook came to Australia hoping to build a stable life doing work he loved. After years of study and hands-on training, he secured a 482 visa to work at a restaurant in regional Queensland. He worked long hours without complaint, hoping the job would lead to a secure future.

The Problem

That future was threatened when the Department moved to cancel his visa. His employer underpaid him, withheld payslips and ultimately demanded money to keep his position. After refusing to comply, he resigned. The Department later cancelled his visa on the grounds that he had not worked for his sponsor for more than 90 days. By then, he had already spent months searching for a new sponsor and was waiting on a pending nomination. Still, the visa was cancelled.

The Solution

Solve Migration took the case to the Tribunal. We presented clear evidence of why he left his previous sponsor: unlawful treatment, unpaid wages and coercion. We showed that the sponsor had entered liquidation and that the worker had made genuine efforts to find new employment and remain lawful. We also submitted evidence that an approved sponsor had already lodged a new nomination and that he was working with them lawfully under a Bridging E visa.

The Victory

The Tribunal accepted that the circumstances were beyond his control. They found that cancelling the visa would be unfair given the abuse he faced, his cooperation with authorities and the consistent effort he made to stay in Australia legally. The cancellation was set aside. His 482-visa remained valid.

Their Words

“Solve Migration stood with me when I had nothing. They believed in my case and helped me stay in Australia with dignity.”

If you are in a similar situation, or know someone who may require professional assistance with a visa nomination, skills assessment, or Tribunal review matter, we encourage you to seek tailored advice.

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