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How much will an AAT review cost and how long will it take?

If you disagree with a visa refusal decision, you may be able to apply for a “merits review” application to Migration and Refugee (M&R) Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The AAT are not bound by the refusal decision made by the Department and will reconsider each case on their own merits. More information about the AAT review process…
Brittney McCann
26 February, 2024
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What can I do if the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has dismissed my judicial review application for non-appearance?

Most applications for judicial review of migration decisions – other than those made in relation to ‘character-related’ cancellations and refusals - are decided by Division 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Circuit Court). Importantly, the Circuit Court’s Rules allow the Court to dismiss a judicial review application immediately and without notice if an applicant fails to…
Joel McComber
14 February, 2024
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Putting cases in the ‘deep freeze’: Okoh v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] FedCFamC2G 209

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) can and should adjourn applications where the outcome is dependent on some related process being undertaken in accordance with the Migration Act. Brief summary In this case, a family of secondary applicants for a permanent visa applied to the AAT for review of a refusal decision after the primary applicant’s application was automatically refused under…
Joel McComber
6 February, 2024
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Judicial Review of Visa/Nomination Refusal Decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Note, this post does not relate to decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Minister for Immigration relating to the cancellation or refusal of visas on ‘character grounds’ under s 501 of the Migration Act. If the Tribunal has affirmed a decision to cancel or refuse a visa on ‘character grounds’, or affirmed a decision not to revoke the…
Joel McComber
26 June, 2023
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What can you expect at your AAT Hearing?

If you have applied for a review of your visa refusal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), you may be anxious and unsure about what to expect at your hearing. This article will take you through key information about what you can expect at your AAT hearing within the Migration and Refugee Division. What is the AAT? The AAT is an…
Emily Young
31 March, 2023
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What to do when you’ve had an Australian visa refused?

When a person has had a visa refused, there are several things they may need to consider, depending on their circumstances including: their immigration status (and ability to stay in Australia); their ability to apply for other Australian visas; and whether they can appeal the visa refusal decision. If you’ve had a visa refused or rejected, it’s important to understand…
Jordan Tew
21 November, 2022
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How do I appeal a visa refusal?

Having a visa refusal is a deeply upsetting, and often traumatic, experience particularly given the amount of effort, money and time spent on visa applications. Fortunately, some visa decisions have a right of appeal to the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) also known as the AAT. To appeal a visa refusal, it’s important to ensure…
Jordan Tew
20 May, 2022
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Received a visa refusal? Here’s 6 tips on how to make the most of your appeal

Having an unexpected visa refusal is always upsetting and stressful. Fortunately, for some visa refusals, there is an appeal mechanism for a “merits review” of the visa refusal. This means that an independent entity will review your application from fresh, while still having access to all the documents/information you previously submitted. Generally, visa refusals are appealed to the Migration and…
Jordan Tew
17 April, 2020