Appeals and Reviews

OPTIONS AFTER VISA IS REFUSED OR CANCELLED?

APPEALS
If you have recently been refused an Australian visa, and disagree with the decision, there are some steps you can take. Information below may help you to generally better understand your options.
- Visa refusal appeal assessment form
  - AAT Review
  - AAT Fees
  - Federal Circuit Court
VISA CANCELLATIONS
Not all decisions are reviewable by the AAT. For example,
you cannot apply to have a decision reviewed by the AAT if the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection personally decides to refuse or cancel your visa under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958.
- Visa cancellations
- Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC)
BAN
- Public Interest Criterion 4020
- Re-entry ban or exclusion period
OTHER
- ‘No Further Stay’ (8503)
- Schedule 3 Criteria
- Ministerial intervention
- Compelling and Compassionate circumstances
- Health Waiver