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Visa Appeal Preparation | AAT & ART Written Submissions | From $1,650 + GST | MARN 1576536

Visa Appeal Preparation — AAT & ART

Introduction

If your visa application has been refused, you may have the right to seek review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART, formerly AAT). We prepare comprehensive written submissions that address the grounds of refusal and present your case with supporting evidence and legal argument.

This is a written submissions service. We prepare the documents that support your appeal. We do not appear at hearings or provide representation before the Tribunal.

What’s Included

  • Analysis of the refusal decision and identification of reviewable errors
  • Written submission addressing each ground of refusal
  • Evidence compilation and organisation for the Tribunal
  • Legal argument citing relevant Migration Act provisions, regulations, and case law
  • Witness statements and statutory declarations where applicable
  • Country information reports (for protection visa appeals)
  • Honest assessment of prospects — we will tell you if an appeal is unlikely to succeed

What This Service Does Not Cover

  • Hearing attendance or oral representation before the Tribunal
  • Section 501 character cancellation matters — these are specialist matters we refer out
  • Federal Court judicial review (we can refer you to a migration lawyer)
  • Fresh visa application preparation (separate engagement)
  • Legal advice on criminal or character matters beyond the migration context

Appeal Types We Handle

  • Partner visa refusals (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
  • Employer sponsored visa refusals (482, 186, 494)
  • Student visa cancellations (subclass 500)
  • Skilled visa refusals (189, 190, 491)
  • Visitor visa refusals
  • Sponsorship obligation decisions

Time Limits — Act Quickly

Most ART appeals must be lodged within 28 days of the refusal decision (21 days if you are outside Australia). Contact us immediately if your visa has been refused. Delays can extinguish your appeal rights.

How We Work

  • 1. Urgent intake: Contact us as soon as you receive the refusal. We assess within 24 hours.
  • 2. Honest assessment: We review the decision and give you a frank assessment of your prospects. If an appeal is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you.
  • 3. Quote and payment: Fixed fee based on complexity. Payment before drafting begins.
  • 4. Drafting: Written submission prepared within agreed turnaround.
  • 5. Review: You review the submission. One revision round included.

    • Pricing

    Service Price Turnaround
    Appeal Submission (standard) $1,650 + GST 5 business days
    Complex Appeal (multiple grounds) $2,750 + GST 7 business days
    Urgency fee (less than 7 days to deadline) +$550 + GST Priority

    Payment

    Payment due before drafting begins. The person seeking the appeal (applicant or their representative) pays. For employer-sponsored appeals where the sponsor is funding the appeal, Regulation 2.87 considerations apply.

    Termination and Refund

    • Before drafting: full refund
    • After drafting commenced: proportional refund
    • If we assess the appeal as having no reasonable prospect of success and you wish to proceed regardless, we will note our assessment in writing

    FAQ

    Can you guarantee the appeal will succeed?

    No. We prepare the strongest possible written submission, but the Tribunal makes its own decision on the merits. What we can guarantee is that every relevant argument and piece of evidence will be properly presented.

    What if I missed the 28-day deadline?

    In limited circumstances, the Tribunal may accept a late application. Contact us immediately — time is critical.

    Do you handle Federal Court matters?

    No. If judicial review is appropriate, we refer you to a specialist migration lawyer.

    Get Started

    Urgent? Call 02 8188 1887 now.
    Non-urgent? Email info@widen.com.au with your refusal notice.

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    Keshab Chapagain — MARN 1576536

    Dynamic Consultancy Pty Ltd t/a WIDEN Migration Experts | ABN 19 167 039 250

    Keshab Chapagain is a registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) authorised to represent clients before the Administrative Review Tribunal.

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