New Hope for SC888 Visa Refusal Applicants: Ministerial Intervention Under New Guidelines
Received a refusal for your Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (Subclass 888) visa, can be disappointing. However, with recent changes to the new Ministerial Intervention (MI) process, there may be hope, as it offers a renewed chance for applicants for their cases to be reconsidered.
What is the New Ministerial Intervention (MI) Process?
The Minister has the power to intervene in individual visa cases if it is deemed to be in the public interest. However, the process in seeking this MI has been significantly altered starting in September 2025.
How Does This MI Process Affect Applicants with SC888 Visa Refusals?
Under the new Ministerial Intervention process, cases will be limited to only a selection scenario before being referred to the Minister for consideration. For visa applicants who previously received a refusal for their SC888 visa and previously held a SC188 visa, you may be eligible to request for a MI for visa to be reconsidered. To figure out if you meet the eligibility to request for an MI, speak with an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Consult with one of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law for tailored advice and assistance for your specific visa circumstances at Agape Henry Crux. The team specialises in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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