Review & Appeals
Visa refusals and cancellations
A refusal or cancellation is stressful, but it is often not the end. Many decisions can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal, which replaced the AAT in late 2024. The one thing that matters most is speed: the time limits are short and strict. We read the letter with you, flag the deadline, and get you to a registered migration agent fast, then gather the documents they need. A registered migration agent confirms your review rights, lodges, and represents you.
How this works
- Us:We get your documents application-ready, match you with a registered migration agent we have vetted, and stay on the matter until it is lodged.
- Registered agent:A registered migration agent gives the migration advice and lodges your application.
- The Department:The Department of Home Affairs decides. No outcome is guaranteed.
How review works
Read the decision with you
We read the letter with you and flag the exact deadline, then get you to a registered migration agent fast.
Check review rights
A registered migration agent confirms whether the decision can be reviewed and who is entitled to apply.
Lodge in time
A registered migration agent lodges with the ART within the strict window. Missing it usually ends the review right. We chase the documents so nothing stalls.
Present your case
The ART re-considers the decision on its merits. A registered migration agent prepares and presents the case, and we keep gathering what they ask for.
Visas we help you prepare for
Compare review situations
| Situation | What happens | Decided by | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Refusals | A registered migration agent seeks merits review of a refused application | The ART | Lodge within a short, strict window |
| Visa Cancellations | A registered migration agent responds to or seeks review of a cancellation | The Department, reviewable at the ART | Often only days to act |
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your situation. We get your file application-ready and match you with a registered migration agent for the advice and lodgement, and we stay on it the whole way. No obligation.