Australia has a record number of people on bridging visas at present. This is a result of the sweeping changes implemented by the government in early 2017.

Unsurprisingly, the AAT has a corresponding record number of backlogged cases which are yet to be dealt with. It seems that Australian immigration has become somewhat of a war zone, and the AAT will be the front line. If you are one of those aspiring migrants caught in limbo on a bridging visa, you need an experienced immigration lawyer in your corner to fight and win your right to live and work permanently in Australia. Simply put: using a migration agent without legal training will put you at a significant disadvantage at the AAT.