Visa Refusals

If your application for a visa is refused, it may be possible for you to make an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) (previously Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) and Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT)).

The AAT reviews decisions made by officers of the Department of Home Affairs to refuse visas. The AAT also reviews decisions relating to approval and cancellation of sponsorship and nomination. We will guide you through the process, accompany you to the hearing and follow up with submissions if necessary.

Contact Us

Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services has dedicated and experienced Registered Migration Agents in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney who can assist you with your appeal application. Please contact our office to discuss your options.

Next Steps

If you would like visa advice or process your visa application through us, the best way to start is to have a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents.

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Appeal Process

Consultation
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Meet your Registered Migration Agent and discuss the decision
Preparation
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4
Requests
Engagement
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Information Lodged to AAT
AAT hearing
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Decision

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Excellent and professional service - I would recommend this company to family and friends. They provided clear advice and ensured I was kept informed with the progress of my visa.

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I'd highly recommend these guys! They were so helpful,supportive,amazingly quick & effencient! They worked day & night to meet my partners spouse visa/ temporary visa to move to a pr visa! They helped take away the stresses for us!