If your visa application has been refused by Department of Home Affairs - Immigration and Citizenship Services (DHA), first of all don't panic; You may have the right to appeal the decision to Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) - Migration and Refugee Division. As there are strict time limits for making an appeal, you must seek advice immediately; please contact us with a copy of the 'notification of refusal of application'.
processing times: | |
Case category | Average Days from lodgement |
Bridging visa refusal | 21 |
Visitor visa refusal | 140 |
Student visa refusal | 342 |
Temporary work visa refusal | 321 |
Permanent business visa refusal | 303 |
Skill linked visa refusal | 216 |
Partner visa refusal | 341 |
Family visa refusal | 363 |
Student visa cancellation | 254 |
Nomination/Sponsor approval visa refusal | 424 |