AI Prompt Library

Immigration Law prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts are designed for AU immigration practitioners handling skilled, family, partner, protection, and business visas, as well as tribunal appeals and judicial review. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian immigration lawyers and registered migration agents. Each prompt is grounded in the Migration Act 1958, the Migration Regulations 1994, and current Administrative Review Tribunal practice. Use them with Quillio for visa drafting, research, and merits review.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research a visa subclass requirements

Prompt

Research the current criteria for Subclass [number]. Cite the relevant Schedule 2 regulations, list the primary and secondary criteria, and note any recent legislative instruments affecting eligibility.

Example use: When advising a client on eligibility for a Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa.

Research PIC 4020 case law

Prompt

Research the current Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court authority on Public Interest Criterion 4020 (bogus documents and false information). Cover the test for materiality and discretionary waiver.

Example use: For preparing submissions where a client is facing refusal based on alleged false information in a past application.

Research section 501 character refusals

Prompt

Research the current approach to character refusal and cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act. Cover Direction 110 considerations and recent Full Court authority.

Example use: For a client whose visa has been cancelled following a criminal conviction.

Research protection visa complementary protection

Prompt

Research the current Australian authority on complementary protection under section 36(2)(aa) of the Migration Act. Cover the real risk test and country information considerations.

Example use: When preparing a protection visa application where the client does not meet the Refugees Convention definition but faces harm.

Research partner visa genuine relationship

Prompt

Research the current approach to assessing a genuine and continuing relationship under Regulation 1.15A. Cover the four statutory factors and recent ART decisions on evidence thresholds.

Example use: When advising a couple preparing a partner visa application with limited cohabitation history.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a statement of claims for a protection visa

Prompt

Draft a statement of claims for a protection visa application. Applicant: [details]. Country of origin: [country]. Claims: [details]. Structure by each Convention ground and complementary protection.

Example use: For an applicant fleeing political persecution and seeking protection on political opinion grounds.

Draft a section 501 representations

Prompt

Draft representations under section 501CA for revocation of a mandatory cancellation. Client: [details]. Offending: [details]. Address each Direction 110 consideration with supporting facts.

Example use: For a long-term permanent resident whose visa was cancelled after a 12-month prison sentence.

Draft ART review submissions

Prompt

Draft submissions to the Administrative Review Tribunal on review of a Subclass [number] refusal. Decision: [details]. Address each basis of refusal and cite relevant authority.

Example use: For a review of a Subclass 482 refusal based on the position not being genuine.

Draft a nomination submission

Prompt

Draft a Subclass 482 nomination submission addressing the genuine position criterion, skills match, and labour market testing. Employer: [details]. Position: [details].

Example use: A standard business sponsorship nomination for a senior software engineer role.

Draft a schedule 3 waiver request

Prompt

Draft submissions requesting waiver of Schedule 3 criteria for an onshore partner visa. Facts: [details]. Address compelling reasons with supporting evidence.

Example use: For an onshore partner visa applicant whose bridging visa ceased before lodgement.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a refusal decision

Prompt

Review this visa refusal decision. Identify the specific criterion relied on, any errors in the delegate's reasoning, and the strongest grounds for merits review or judicial review.

Example use: A Subclass 186 refusal based on the nominated position not meeting the skill requirements.

Review evidence for a partner visa

Prompt

Review the evidence provided for a partner visa application against the four statutory factors in Regulation 1.15A. Identify gaps and suggest additional documentation.

Example use: A partner visa application where the couple has been together for 18 months with limited financial commingling.

Review a skills assessment

Prompt

Review this skills assessment outcome against the ANZSCO code requirements for [occupation]. Identify any discrepancies and advise on options if the assessment is negative.

Example use: For an engineering professional whose Engineers Australia assessment returned a negative outcome.

Review a nomination decision

Prompt

Review this nomination refusal decision. Check whether the delegate has correctly applied the genuine position test and labour market testing requirements, and identify grounds for review.

Example use: A Subclass 482 nomination refusal where the position was found not to match the ANZSCO description.

Review a character consideration

Prompt

Review this police certificate and criminal history for a visa applicant. Assess whether the client passes the character test in section 501 and identify any disclosure obligations.

Example use: A skilled migration applicant with historical minor convictions in their home country.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain the visa process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the application process for Subclass [number], including typical processing times, document requirements, and decision pathways.

Example use: For an initial consultation with a prospective Subclass 186 applicant.

Explain AAT/ART review process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the Administrative Review Tribunal migration review process, including timeframes, fees, hearings, and possible outcomes.

Example use: For a client whose visa has just been refused and is considering review options.

Letter requesting further documents

Prompt

Draft a letter to a client listing the documents required to progress their [visa type] application. Prioritise by importance and explain the purpose of each document.

Example use: Following initial intake for a Subclass 820 partner visa application.

Explain bridging visa conditions

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of bridging visa conditions relevant to a client with a pending application. Cover work rights, travel, and expiry.

Example use: For a client on a Bridging Visa A awaiting a partner visa decision.

Explain section 48 bar

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the section 48 bar, which visas can be applied for despite the bar, and options for the client.

Example use: For a client whose onshore application has been refused and who wants to apply for a different visa.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a complex character case

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a character case with: [offending history, family ties, rehabilitation]. Identify the strongest Direction 110 factors and the evidence plan.

Example use: A New Zealand citizen whose Subclass 444 visa has been cancelled after a drug-related conviction.

Strategy for protection visa with credibility issues

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a protection visa matter where the client has credibility issues arising from prior inconsistent statements. Plan the evidentiary and submissions approach.

Example use: Where a protection visa applicant gave inconsistent accounts at the airport interview and the subsequent entry interview.

Strategy for family stream visa pathway

Prompt

Develop a visa pathway strategy for a family in [circumstances]. Consider partner, parent, remaining relative, and carer options, including waiting times and costs.

Example use: A couple wanting to bring elderly parents to Australia where one is in poor health.

Strategy for judicial review options

Prompt

Analyse whether this ART decision is amenable to judicial review in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Identify any jurisdictional errors and advise on prospects.

Example use: Following an adverse ART decision on a Subclass 887 application.

Strategy for business visa pathway

Prompt

Develop a business visa pathway strategy for a client with: [business experience, net assets, country]. Compare Subclass 188 streams and the pathway to Subclass 888.

Example use: An entrepreneur looking to establish a business in Australia with $2.5M in combined assets.

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