If you are dissatisfied with a visa decision, you may be able to ask for the decision to be reviewed. Not all decisions are 'reviewable decisions' but the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will advise you in writing if the decision is reviewable, and what steps you can take if you want to request a review.

There are various tribunals who conduct reviews of migration decisions. These tribunals are independent of DIAC and are able to make independent decisions in relation to your case. Further evidence can be presented or requested during the review process. There are strict time limits which are applicable to the lodgement of review applications.

Please contact us as soon as possible after being notified by DIAC for advice on your options. Our review cases are always supported with up to-date and relevant migration law.

Immigration Downunder Central Coast & Hunter are registered Australian migration agents and migration specialists who can assist applicants in visa cancellations and visa appeals.

Please complete our FREE Australian Visa Assessment to determine whether we can assist you in an application for a review of your Australian visa decision.

The tribunals which conduct merits reviews of Australian migration decisions are:

  1. Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) - most visa decisions with a right of review are reviewable by the MRT.
  2. Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – decisions in relation to deportation and citizenship are reviewable by the AAT.
  3. Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) - decisions in relation to onshore protection visa applications are reviewable by the RRT.