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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 …
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 …
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 …
Australia Partner Visa Processing Times Update 2018
While most will think that 3 to 3.5 years’ time is not an issue for a couple in a relationship, the timeframe also requires partners to: continue in a committed and mutually exclusive relationship …
Key news and trends for Australian migration in 2016 and what to expect for 2017
Relevant News and Updates for specific visa categories General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas – subclass 189, 190, 489 and 485 There are growing restrictions on occupations that were previously …
Have you had your Australian Visa refused or cancelled? The festive season can include negative surprises. Immigration Lawyer Chris Johnston and our team of Registered Migration Agents can help lodge your appeal in time!
A visa application can be refused for a number of reasons. In our previous article we discussed the tougher and stricter stance taken by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) in …
Introduction to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Migration and Refugee Division
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is the organisation responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Australian government. The Migration and Refugee Division (MRD) is a division under the …