March 8, 2023 · Qiqi
After an onshore visa refusal, whether you can apply again depends on your substantive visa status and intended visa category. Section 48 has restrictions and exceptions, while review applications have deadlines; a bridging visa’s validity period is not the same as the review deadline.
May 23, 2022 · Qiqi
An elderly man with an eye condition had a visitor visa refused after a delayed renewal payment and an overstay. At the AAT hearing, the member found the process was not fully within his control, that he met the relevant PIC 3004 provisions, and directed reconsideration by the Department of Home Affairs.
December 23, 2021 · Qiqi
Planning to renew your student visa onshore in Australia? Prepare your new application before your existing substantive visa expires. The December 2021 arrangements involve bridging visas, AAT review after refusal, Genuine Temporary Entrant requirements and a personal study plan.
July 23, 2021 · Qiqi
After a visa refusal or cancellation in Australia, check AAT appeal eligibility and lodgement deadlines. Onshore refusal appeals must be lodged within 21 days of receiving the refusal letter; cancellations generally allow only 5 or 7 days. Offshore applications generally require a sponsor for appeal eligibility.
