Refusals, cancellations and merits review — act fast, deadlines are strict.
Get your free Visa Appeals assessmentIf your visa has been refused or cancelled, you may be able to seek review of the decision. Most reviews go to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the AAT, and strict, short deadlines apply from the date of the decision.
A refusal or cancellation is not always final — but the deadline drives everything, and missing it usually ends your rights permanently. The first steps are understanding why the decision was made, confirming your review rights and the correct forum, and lodging on time.
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Applicants who have received a refusal or cancellation and need to understand their review rights and prospects — quickly. Because deadlines can be as short as a few days, speak with a registered agent or immigration lawyer immediately.
Whether to seek review, lodge a fresh application, or (rarely) request ministerial intervention depends on your decision, the reasons given and your deadline. In most cases, lodging a review by the strict deadline is the priority — you can refine strategy afterwards, but you cannot recover a missed deadline.
Answer a few quick questions about your visa goal, location and circumstances.
We connect you with up to 3 OMARA-registered agents who handle Visa Appeals and serve your state.
Compare their advice and choose who to work with. Free and no-obligation.
You are not required to use a registered migration agent, but Visa Appeals are detail-heavy and the rules change often. A small mistake — the wrong subclass, a missing document, a late response or an unevidenced claim — can mean delay or refusal, and a refusal can affect future applications. A registered migration agent confirms your eligibility before you spend money, recommends the right pathway, prepares your evidence and manages the process with the Department of Home Affairs. Through Immigration Expert you can be matched with up to three OMARA-registered agents who handle Visa Appeals every day, compare their advice and choose who to work with — free and with no obligation.
Deadlines are strict and can be very short — sometimes only days from the decision date. Missing the deadline usually ends your review rights, so seek help immediately.
Most reviewable migration decisions are now heard by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Outcomes depend on the facts and evidence. A registered agent or immigration lawyer can assess your prospects and prepare your case for review.
It depends on your circumstances — sometimes review is stronger, sometimes a fresh application is. Because deadlines are tight, get advice straight away.
Tell us about your situation and we'll connect you with up to 3 OMARA-registered migration agents who specialise in Visa Appeals and serve your state. Free and no-obligation.
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