Why my Visa is taking so long?

Sep 7, 2021Australian Visa, Graduate Visa, Partner Visa, Skilled Visa, Sponsor Visa, Visa Processing Times

Have you applied for your Australian Visa but it is taking so long? Due to COVID-19, some visa processing times have been affected and applications may take longer to finalise.

Two processing times are displayed in calendar days, indicating how long it is taking to finalise 75 and 90 per cent of applications submitted globally.

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What should I do if my Visa application was refused?

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) can review decisions made by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs to refuse or cancel visas. The Tribunal can also review decisions relating to approval and cancellation of sponsorship and nomination applications.

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If your application for an Australian visa, nomination or sponsorship has been refused, you may have appeal rights at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

The AAT undertakes a merits review and therefore takes a fresh look at the facts, law and policy relating to that decision.

Visa applications can be refused for a number of reasons with the most common being:

Character issues
False or misleading information
Genuineness of relationships for Partner Visas
Genuine position for work sponsorship’s
English language ability
Breach of previous visa conditions
Exemptions To The Residency Requirement

Are there time limits for seeking merits review?

Strict time limits apply to applications relating to decisions about visas made by the Department of Home Affairs. The time limit for making an application to the Tribunal is usually 21 days after you receive the decision you want to review.

What happen after the Tribunal decision?

When the AAT reviews a decision, they have the power to affirm, set aside or remit the decision.

Affirm: If the tribunal affirms the decision under review and decided that the decision under review should not be changed. The effect of this is that the decision remains in force. Speak to us at this stage to determine your prospects of judicial review.

Set aside: If the tribunal set aside the decision under review, and require that the decision should be changed. The Tribunal may replace (substitute) the decision with a new decision.

Remit: If the tribunal remits the decision under review, it has decided that the decision should be reconsidered. The effect of this is that the department is required to reconsider the application having regard to any directions made by the Tribunal.

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April 24, 2024.

Bill Questra is nothing short of exceptional. His assistance was instrumental in helping my wife and me navigate the complexities of the visa process, ultimately leading to our successful visa grant. What sets Bill apart is not just his expertise, but his approachability and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. He patiently guided us through each step, answering our questions, addressing our concerns, and ensuring that we felt confident and supported throughout the process. His professionalism, coupled with his warmth and empathy, made all the difference during what could have been a stressful ordeal. Thanks to Bill's tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, my wife and I can now embark on this new chapter of our lives with peace of mind and excitement for the future. He is truly an amazing person and a consummate professional.

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April 15, 2024.

My and my family have done 2 different visas with Questra and both were granted. The team supported me in each step giving me all the information and advice I needed to understand the best options we had based on my profile. Thank you Bill and Dahiana. I definitely recommend Questar for any Visa process.

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February 16, 2024.

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June 30, 2023.

We engaged with Questra through my classmate. After initially consultation with lawyer- Bill, we decided to see how it goes. Basically, you would be assisted by Questra team with your application. Lots of people might think you engage with law firm and paid them nothing is needed to be worried. I have to slightly correct those idea from people who wish engaging with Questra. First of all, it’s your responsibility to provide legitimate information to them. The team of Questra is playing a role like a coach to assist with your application to become more smoothly and persuasively way but remain all legitimate information for your application. Hence, you have to write all information that you wish to include into your application by yourself first. During our preparation phase before offical lodgement of our application, we have been assisted by all Questra team and ensured all supportive information have been provided and if we missed anything, the team will let us know ASAP. We got our 820 very soon after lodging our application within 6 months during Covid, which we were very grateful for the result and after two years of waiting, we continued with Questra to lodge our 801 as they have all information of ours. We received our 801 within 11 months of waiting time. However, this timeframe is just for your reference as each case have different requirements and conditions that might be required more time to process. In the conclusion, we are very grateful to engage with Questra, they made the whole process was so smooth and less hassle for us. We highly recommended to engage with them if your need some assistance with your visa application.

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June 5, 2023.

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May 25, 2023.

Very friendly staff who know what they are doing. They have helped me with my VISAs since I landed on Australia and they have been very professional and attentative to detail. They triple check everything before it gets lodged which makes me feel safe and confident that I can rely on them.

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May 23, 2023.

Simply amazing!! I have applied for 186 DE with Bill and his work has been perfect. Great communication, always ready when I had a question or a doubt and great promptness. Absolutely recommended!

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May 6, 2023.

I have recently received notice that my 485 visa has been granted, after over three years of being separated from my family. I am extremely grateful for the excellent service provided by Bill and Dahiana from Questra Immigration. Their exceptional service, guidance, and expertise played a vital role in the successful outcome of my application, and I cannot thank them enough for their efforts. They were always available to answer my questions, offer advice, support and provide reassurance, even during my frustrating and emotional moments. This made a significant difference to my experience. I am truly grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail, which ensured that my application was submitted accurately and efficiently. Their extensive knowledge of the visa application process and regulations gave me the confidence that my application was in the best hands possible. Their service and work was outstanding , and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of an immigration agent.

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April 24, 2023.

A+++ experience with Bill and his team as their support trough our 186 application was above and beyond at all times. Our Visa was granted within just a month of lodging and it wouldn’t have been possible without their extensive knowledge and top notch customer service. Thank You Questra! Highly recommend

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