Appeals and Reviews
23 articles
Ministerial Intervention in Australia: What It Is & What You Need to Know
Ministerial Intervention in Australia: What It Is & What You Need to Know Ministerial Intervention (MI) is a last‑resort avenue in Australian immigration law where the Minister for Immigration and …
Visa Appeal: Understanding the Transition from AAT to ART
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has officially replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) as of October 14, 2024. This significant change aims to streamline the independent merits …New merits review body to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal - what the changes mean to you
From 14 October 2024, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will be abolished and replaced with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Legislation to abolish the AAT and replace it with the ART …How to appeal visa refusals
We understand that having a visa refusal can be disappointing and you can feel quite stressed and unsure of what to do. In this blog, we explain the appeal process and what you can do if your visa has …Global Talent Visa News – Australian Migration Review
The Australian Government announced that it will close the Global Talent Visa in late 2024 and replace it with the new National Innovation Visa. Follow this link for more details about the National …
Can I Appeal if My Australian Visa is Refused or Cancelled for Character Reasons?
Picture this: you’ve been living in Australia for the last 10 years with your wife and child. You had a criminal history in your home country, but you moved away to get a fresh start and put …
Can My Visa Be Cancelled For “Character Reasons” under Direction 90?
How Does It Work? Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 says the Australian Government can cancel a person’s visa if that person does not sufficiently meet the “character test”. The …
Appealing a Visa Refusal: 7 Frequently Asked Questions
1. What can I do about a visa refusal in Australia? If you have received a visa refusal, your immediate concern is to ask whether the Department of Home Affairs (“the Department”) made the …Lawyer Deregulation Bill Passed – Lawyers vs Registered Migration Agents - consider Immigration industry experience
On 15 June 2020, the Senate passed the Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Bill 2019. This means that unrestricted legal practitioners will be able to provide immigration advice to …
How to Appeal a Visa Refusal at the Federal Circuit Court? The Next Step After an Unsuccessful AAT Appeal
For a number of reasons, the applicant who has been unsuccessful at the AAT should seek legal advice as to their options for judicial review at the Federal Circuit Court (FCC). The reason why there is …