SKILLS ASSESSMENT AAT APPEALS AND REVIEWS
Accelerate Your Career with Industry-Ready Skills
Get Your Skills Recognised and Your Visa Reconsidered with Expert Help
Before applying for many Australian skilled migration visas, applicants must undergo a Skills Assessment from a relevant assessing authority. Similarly, if your visa is refused or cancelled, you may be eligible to request a review through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
At Visa Smile International, we help you get it right the first time—and also stand by your side if things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s your skills assessment or an appeal against a visa refusal, our experts are ready to assist.
Skills Assessments for Skilled Visas
A Skills Assessment is a mandatory step for many skilled visa applications, including:
General Skilled Migration (189, 190, 491)
Employer Sponsored Visas (186, 482, 494)
Temporary Graduate Visas (485)
Regional Visas and more
Each occupation on the skilled occupation list has an assigned authority responsible for assessing your qualifications and experience.
Popular Assessing Authorities Include:
ACS – For IT professionals
VETASSESS – For general professionals, trades & management roles
TRA – For technical and trade occupations
AIM – For management and leadership roles
ANMAC – For nursing and midwifery
Engineers Australia – For engineering professionals
AACA – For architects
What We Do for You
Determine the correct assessing authority for your occupation
Evaluate your educational qualifications and employment history
Help you gather and prepare all required documents
Prepare detailed work reference letters, statutory declarations, and timelines
Submit and manage your skills assessment application
Assist with appeals or reviews in case of an unsuccessful outcome
Visa Refusals: AAT Appeals & Reviews
If your visa is refused or cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs, you may be eligible to lodge an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
This is a formal process that allows you to have the decision reviewed by an independent tribunal, offering you a second chance to present your case.
Common Visa Types for AAT Review Include:
Student Visa refusals
Partner Visa refusals
Employer Sponsored Visa refusals
Skilled Visa refusals
Visa cancellations due to breaches
AAT Appeal Services by Visa Smile International
Evaluate your eligibility for review
Lodge your appeal with the AAT before deadlines
Prepare a compelling submission, evidence bundle, and case file
Liaise with your migration agent or legal representative
Represent or assist you throughout the hearing process
Strategise for next steps—whether it’s reapplication, appeal, or Ministerial Intervention
Why Choose Visa Smile International?
Deep understanding of skills assessment criteria across all industries
High success rate in AAT reviews and appeals
Transparent guidance and documentation support
We fight for your visa like it’s our own
Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or facing an unexpected visa challenge, we’re here to back you every step of the way.