Ferdinand (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for a Visitor (Class FA) visa, Subclass 600, brought before the Migration Review Tribunal. The applicant sought review of a decision to refuse the visa.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant met the criteria for the grant of the visa, specifically concerning the requirement to demonstrate a family relationship with a settled Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.

The Tribunal considered new evidence of a family relationship that had been provided during the review process. Based on this new evidence, the Tribunal was satisfied that the criterion was met. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant be considered to meet the criteria under cl 600.232 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.