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Migration Services

Visa Refusals & Appeals

A visa refusal is not the end of the road. Our registered agents fight for your right to stay in Australia.

ART Review
Visa Subclass
Length of Stay
Bridging visa while review pending
Govt. Fee (from)
AUD $3,496 (ART fee)
Processing Time
6–24 months

Receiving a visa refusal or cancellation can be devastating, but in many cases there are options available to challenge the decision. The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — formerly the Migration and Refugee Division of the AAT — reviews decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs. You generally have a limited time (often 21 days) to lodge a review application after receiving a refusal, so it is critical to act quickly. Our OMARA-registered agents review your case thoroughly, advise on your prospects, and represent you through the review process.

Visa Subclasses We Handle

ART Review
Merits Review
The Administrative Review Tribunal reviews visa refusals and cancellations on their merits. A new decision can be made in your favour.
PIC 4020
Fraud & Misrepresentation
Responding to refusals or cancellations based on alleged fraud, misrepresentation, or bogus documents.
Character Grounds
Section 501 Refusal/Cancellation
Responding to refusals or cancellations on character grounds, including criminal history.
Ministerial Intervention
Section 351/417/501J
Requesting the Minister to exercise personal discretion to substitute a more favourable decision.
Federal Court
Judicial Review
Challenging ART decisions in the Federal Court on questions of law.

What We Do For You

Refusal decision review and assessment
Prospects of success advice
ART application lodgement (within time limits)
Grounds of review preparation
Statutory declaration and evidence compilation
ART hearing preparation and representation
Ministerial intervention requests
Bridging visa management during review
Federal Court referrals (judicial review)
Visa cancellation responses
Character assessment responses (s501)
PIC 4020 fraud allegation responses

Who Is This For?

  • Applicants whose visa has been refused by the Department of Home Affairs
  • Visa holders whose visa has been cancelled
  • Applicants who received a natural justice letter (adverse information)
  • People facing removal or deportation from Australia
  • Applicants refused on character grounds (s501)
  • Applicants accused of misrepresentation or fraud (PIC 4020)
  • People who have exhausted ART review and are considering ministerial intervention

Our Process

1
Urgent Case Review

We review your refusal or cancellation decision immediately — time limits are strict (often 21 days from notification).

2
Prospects Assessment

We provide an honest assessment of your prospects at the ART and advise on the best course of action.

3
ART Application Lodgement

We lodge your ART review application before the deadline and ensure your bridging visa is in place.

4
Case Preparation

We prepare your grounds of review, gather supporting evidence, and prepare statutory declarations.

5
ART Hearing

We represent you at the ART hearing, present your case, and respond to any questions from the Tribunal member.

6
Post-Decision Options

If the ART decision is unfavourable, we advise on further options including ministerial intervention or Federal Court judicial review.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Visa Details

Visa SubclassART Review
Length of StayBridging visa while review pending
Cost (from)AUD $3,496 (ART fee)
Processing Time6–24 months
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