Croonquist (Migration)

The applicant, Croonquist, sought review of a decision concerning their application for a Partner (Temporary) (Class UK) visa, Subclass 820. The dispute before the Tribunal centred on whether the applicant had met the sponsorship requirements for the visa.

The primary legal issue for the Tribunal to determine was whether the applicant had provided the completed sponsorship form (Form 40SP) at the time of the decision under review. The Tribunal was required to assess if this criterion had been satisfied, and if not, what the appropriate course of action should be.

The Tribunal found that the sponsorship form had been provided by the applicant. Consequently, the Tribunal determined that the applicant now met the sponsorship criteria for the Subclass 820 visa. The Tribunal remitted the application to the Minister for consideration of the remaining criteria for the visa.