Former AAT’s Processing Times – Guideline for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
We have received a lot of enquiries, and our clients are asking how long it will take for the ART process to handle their appeal matters. As of today, we do not have the current Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)’s processing times.
So, the best way to understand the ART processing time for each visa category is to look back at the former Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) processing times for visa appeal reviews. The latest statistics were published for the completion times for various visa categories from 14 April 2024 to 13 October 2024. We can use these numbers as a guideline so applicants can expect wait times while awaiting decisions on their cases.
It is important to note that these numbers do not include cases where the AAT found the case did not have any jurisdiction to review the decision or cases that were withdrawn, which typically concluded much quicker.
Former AAT Processing time between 14 April 2024 to 13 October 2024
| Case Category | 50% of Cases Finalised Within (Days) | 50% of Cases Finalised Within (Years & Months) | 95% of Cases Finalised Within (Days) | 95% of Cases Finalised Within (Years & Months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging | 11 | 11 Days | 343 | 11 months |
| Family | 1,024 | 2 years, 9 months | 1,690 | 4 years, 8 months |
| Nomination/Sponsor Approval | 974 | 2 years, 8 months | 1,609 | 4 years, 5 months |
| Partner | 1,249 | 3 years, 5 months | 1,877 | 5 years, 2 months |
| Permanent Business | 789 | 2 years, 2 months | 1,186 | 3 years, 3 months |
| Skilled Linked | 442 | 1 year, 2 months | 909 | 2 years, 6 months |
| Student Cancellation | 458 | 1 year, 3 months | 638 | 1 year, 9 months |
| Student Refusal | 341 | 11 months | 761 | 2 years, 1 month |
| Temporary Work | 133 | 4 months, 1 week | 1,103 | 3 years |
| Visitor | 413 | 1 year, 1 month | 494 | 1 year, 4 months |
| Other | 579 | 1 year, 7 months | 1,540 | 4 years, 3 months |
| Protection | 1,756 | 4 years, 10 months | 2,243 | 6 years, 2 months |
| All Migration Case Categories | 460 | 1 year, 3 months | 1,692 | 4 years, 7 months |
| Protection Case Category | 1,756 | 4 years, 10 months | 2,243 | 6 years, 2 months |
| All Case Categories | 1,448 | 4 years | 2,190 | 6 years |
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
If you wish to appeal for a visa cancellation or refusal to the ART, we highly recommend that you seek professional advice and assistance to protect your visa status. Contact Agape Henry Crux and speak with one of our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers (s). As our team of immigration lawyers and registered migration agents, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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