Act quickly after a refusal
If your visa is refused or cancelled, you may be able to seek merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on 14 October 2024.
Review rights and deadlines are set out in your decision letter. Deadlines are strict and often short, and a late application usually can't be accepted. Contact us as soon as you receive a decision.
How we help
Practical support at each stage, handled by a registered migration agent.
- Assess the decision and your review rights
- Confirm the deadline to apply for review
- Lodge the review application
- Prepare written submissions and evidence
- Prepare you for the Tribunal hearing
- Represent you as your registered agent
- Respond to notices of intention to cancel
- Advise on other options after a decision
Pathways we assist with
A summary only. Each has detailed criteria, and settings change, so we confirm current requirements when we advise you.
Merits review
Review of many refusal and cancellation decisions by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Notice of intention to cancel
Responding within the time allowed to a proposal to cancel your visa.
Sponsor and nomination
Review of eligible sponsorship and nomination refusals for businesses.
Character matters
Advice on character concerns; complex cases may need a lawyer.
Ministerial intervention
Requests to the Minister in limited cases, under current guidelines.
Judicial review
Courts review legal errors only; we refer these matters to lawyers.
Send us straight away
We'll give you a checklist tailored to you. These are the documents most often involved.
- The full decision record
- The date you received the decision
- A copy of your original application
- All correspondence with the Department
- Any new evidence you hold
- Details of your current bridging visa
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to apply for review?
It depends on the decision and whether you are in immigration detention. The exact timeframe is stated in your decision letter. Don't wait. Contact us the day you receive it.
Can I stay in Australia during the review?
If you lodge a valid review application in time and hold a bridging visa, you may be able to remain lawfully while the review is decided. Conditions vary, so ask us about your situation.
Can you guarantee the Tribunal will overturn the decision?
No. The Tribunal decides each case on the law and the evidence. We'll give you a candid view of the prospects before you proceed.
Other services
Talk it through with a registered agent
Book a consultation to get advice on your circumstances, the options open to you, and a written fee estimate before any work begins.