Mado (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered an application by an individual seeking a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa, specifically for the occupation of Mechatronics Engineer. The applicant's eligibility for this visa was contingent upon a satisfactory skills assessment. The AAT reviewed a decision concerning this visa application.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant met the criteria for a Subclass 485 visa, particularly in relation to the requirement for a skills assessment. The Tribunal was tasked with determining if the existing material was sufficient to grant the visa or if further reconsideration was necessary.

The Tribunal determined that a hearing was not required, as it could resolve the matter based on the documentation provided, pursuant to section 360(2)(a) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant be found to meet the criteria specified in clause 485.224(1) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth).