Dirie (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for a Subclass 117 (Orphan Relative) visa. The applicant sought review of a decision not to grant the visa.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the applicant met the criteria for the grant of the visa, specifically in relation to the definition of an orphan relative and the sufficiency of evidence provided, including considerations of legal and customary adoption and the results of DNA testing.

The Senior Member found that the evidence before the Tribunal was insufficient to establish that the applicant met the criteria for the Subclass 117 visa. The Tribunal affirmed the decision not to grant the visa.