Javidi (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for review of a decision by the Migration Review Tribunal. The applicant, Mr. Javidi, sought to challenge a decision relating to his Visitor (Class FA) visa, Subclass 600. The core of the dispute revolved around the proper payment of the applicable fee and the use of the correct application form.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it possessed jurisdiction to hear Mr. Javidi's application for review. This question turned on whether the application had been validly made, specifically in relation to the payment of the prescribed fee and the use of the correct form.

The Tribunal found that the prescribed fee for the application had not been paid, nor had any request been made for a reduction of that fee. In the absence of these requirements being met, the Tribunal determined that the application for review was not a valid application. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the merits of Mr. Javidi's case.