It is crucial to know the strict time limits for your appeal. The refusal letter states the review period—usually 21 days, and it cannot be extended.
By lodging an appeal, you assert the Department made an incorrect decision. You must provide detailed evidence of procedural or legislative errors.
Your visa decision is paused. If you are on a bridging visa, you remain on it with the exact same rights until the AAT makes its final determination.
You are permitted to attach supporting evidence to your lodged appeal while it is in the queue. The AAT will consider this when reviewing your case.
Once the AAT reviews your application, they will reach one of the following decisions:
The AAT agrees with the Immigration Case Officer and your visa remains refused.
The AAT sends your file back to Immigration. In most cases, Immigration reverses the decision, and you get a refund of half the AAT fee.
The AAT completely overturns Immigration’s decision and grants the visa directly. You will be refunded 50% of the AAT fee.