AAT

An Australian tribunal called the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) carries out independent merits reviews of administrative decisions issued in accordance with Australian government Commonwealth statutes.Should you have been denied a visa or Cancellation, you might be able to challenge the ruling before the Migration & AAT's Refugee Division.Following the filing of the appeal (and provided that it was a legitimate appeal filing), you will have to wait for more guidance from the AAT.

AAT Fees:

If you want to request a review of the majority of migration judgments, you will need to pay an AAT appeal fee.$3,496 is the AAT appeal fee, which must be paid to the AAT directly.

If they determine that paying the price would put you in serious financial hardship, they may be able to lower the AAT appeal fee. The AAT will reimburse you 50% of the entire application fee (assuming you paid the full amount) in the event that your appeal is successful. Depending on the intricacy of your case and the AAT-related issues you need help with, our professional fees change.

AAT PROCESSING TIMES:

The time it takes for the AAT to complete the review process depends on a range of factors, including:

The number of applications they have received.

The number of Members available at the time.

The type of decision under review.

The complexity of the review.

What sort of visa appeals go to the AAT?

1. The Migration and Refugee Division – This division is responsible for reviewing most visa refusal decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs.

2. The General Division – This division is responsible for reviewing most character-related visa decisions or citizenship refusals.

What is the process for an appeal in the AAT (Migration and Refugee Division)?:

1. Lodge your appeal application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal:

It is very important to do lodge your application within the provided time frame, which can be as little as 2 days. The best way to lodge your application is online.When applying for an immigration appeal be sure to upload the required supporting documents needed to immediately begin the appeal process. This is normally the email or letter notifying you of the refusal or cancellation of your visa and a copy of the decision. You will be allowed to provide further documents to the AAT at a later stage.

2. The AAT will then send you a confirmation of application letter.

3. You should start preparing your appeal case.

Preparing a statement outlining your explanation of different aspects of your case.

Obtaining supporting evidence such as medical reports or letters of support.

Identify people who could be witnesses to support different aspects of your case.

Doing legal research to explain why your case should win at the AAT.

4. The AAT will send you a hearing invitation letter.

Prior to the hearing the AAT may also ask you for further information or certain documents to help complete their assessment of your appeal. Even if the AAT does not request it, we generally recommend you provide the AAT with updated information and documents explaining why the Department of Home Affairs made the wrong decision in your case.

5. You attend your AAT hearing with your witnesses and migration lawyer (if you are represented).

The AAT hearing is an important opportunity to explain your circumstances in person and to answer any questions the Tribunal member may have. The AAT will provide you with an interpreter if you need one. You can bring witnesses to the hearing to provide evidence as well. You should tell the AAT in advance if you plan to bring witnesses with you.

6. The AAT may ask for more information or documents

In some cases the AAT will ask for further information after the hearing based on issues that were raised. This may include medical reports, letters of support or other documents.