ART Appeal
OVERVIEW
An Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) appeal for a visa application is a formal process in Australia that allows individuals or entities to challenge decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs related to immigration and visa matters. The ART is an independent body that conducts reviews to ensure that government decisions comply with the law and are made fairly.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to lodge an ART appeal for a visa application, you must be the visa applicant or a person who has a legal interest in the decision. This may include sponsors or nominators in certain visa categories.
Time Limits for Lodging an Appeal
A wide range of visa decisions can be appealed to the ART, including visa refusals, visa cancellations, and decisions related to visa extensions, visa conditions, and visa revocations.
Types of Visa Decisions That Can Be Appealed
There are strict time limits for lodging an appeal with the AAT. Generally, you must lodge your appeal within the specified timeframe, which can vary depending on the type of visa decision being appealed.
Processing Time
Processing times for ART Appeal can vary significantly. Major processing time for popular visas is:
- Student visa cancellation or refusal - 380 days
- Partner visa - 1348 days
- Skilled Migration Visa - 917 days
- Visitor Visa - 298 days
- Employer Sponsored Visa - 1335 days