Many visa applicants believe that their refusal or cancellation is a final decision. In fact, there are many grounds on which you may be able to appeal against the decision. The best way to determine if you can appeal is to get in touch with an experienced MARA Registered migration expert. They will be able to advise whether your case has merit and will not charge a cent if they don’t think it does.
Why Has My Visa Been Refused?
There are many reasons why your visa might be refused, however below are some of the most common reasons that get your visa refused:
- Not enough financial support
- You’ve submitted false, missing or incomplete information
- Fake documents
- Your sponsor failed to meet the requirements
- Invalid passport
- Health requirements
- Not enough points to fulfil the requirements
- No clear description, or plans
The Administrative Appeals and Reviews (AAT) is a skilled body that hears the appeal or review requests regarding rejected visa applications, refugees and other migration matters. In the majority of cases, you may be eligible to approach Administrative Appeal Tribunal-AAT for review of your application.
Visa Appeals and Reviews are a beneficial option if you are not satisfied with the decision made by the Department of Immigration. AAT reviews your case file entirely reviewing all documents, pieces of evidence and forms that were provided by you to the department.
Processing Times
If you are looking to get your application reviewed, you must file your application for review within the timeframe specified in your notification letter of decision.
- Review applications usually take from 12 – 18 Months depending on the category.
- Special cases will be prioritised
