Protection visas
Protection
when you
need it.
RAILS provides free confidential, trauma-informed legal assistance to people who cannot return to their home countries because of the risk they will be persecuted there.
You are not alone. We are here for you.
About this service
Legal help when you need it most.
The law around protection visas is very complex and ever-changing, and the process is long and demanding.
RAILS provides free confidential, trauma-informed legal assistance to people who cannot return to their home countries because of the risk they will be persecuted there.
How we can help
Support that meets you
where you are.
01
Accurate information & advice
Get accurate information and honest advice before you decide to apply for protection or appeal a refusal decision.
02
Protection visa applications
Help to lodge an application, respond to requests from Home Affairs or attend an interview with Home Affairs.
03
Administrative Review Tribunal
Representation in relation to a refused protection visa at the Administrative Review Tribunal.
04
Judicial review appeals
Assistance with judicial review appeals in relation to protection visas.
05
Visa cancellation matters
Help with Notices of Intention to Consider Cancellation of protection visas.
Your safety matters
You don’t have to face
this alone.
Our experience
You don’t have
to face this alone.
RAILS has been working with protection visa applicants for more than 40 years. We have significant expertise and experience in all types of protection claims and advocate for fair and humane refugee laws and policies.
40+
years working with protection visa
applicants
Free
confidential legal assistance
5
key ways we can help
Beyond legal assistance
Supporting
safer futures.
People at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence, or because they are LGBTQ form the majority of our protection caseload.
Take the next step
Here is a path forward.
If you need legal advice in relation to protection visas, please read our factsheet and fill out our referral form.