Information · Visa refusals

A visa refusal is not always the end

Many visa refusals and cancellations can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), an independent body that takes a fresh look at the decision. Two things matter most: not every decision is reviewable, and the time limit to apply isshort and strict, counted from the date on your decision letter.

What the ART does

The Tribunal reviews the decision fresh. New evidence can be considered, and it can affirm, vary or remit the decision. Whether review is available, and on what basis, depends entirely on your specific decision and circumstances.

Why speed matters

Review deadlines are fixed by law, differ by decision type, and generally cannot be extended. If you have received a refusal or cancellation, do one thing today: get the decision letter in front of a registered professional.

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Review applications are individual migration assistance, which in Australia may only be provided by a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner. If you contact us, we will help you find registered help fast - with a decision letter, the deadline matters more than anything else.

General information only. Not migration advice and not an assessment of your case. Review rights and deadlines depend on your specific decision; confirm yours with a registered professional without delay.