Hewett (Migration)

The applicant sought review of a decision not to grant them a Skilled Independent (Permanent) visa (Subclass 189). The matter came before Senior Member Kira Raif of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant satisfied the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 189 visa, specifically concerning the requirement for a skills assessment with the relevant assessing authority.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had not obtained a skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. As this criterion was essential for the grant of the visa, the applicant did not meet the requirements for the Subclass 189 visa. Consequently, the Tribunal affirmed the decision not to grant the visa.