Masaki (Migration)

The applicant sought an Employer Nomination (Permanent) (Class EN) visa, specifically under the Subclass 186 Direct Entry stream. The application was for the position of a cook, and the applicant's nomination had been approved. However, the nomination application was ultimately refused, leading to the applicant seeking review of this decision.

The central legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had satisfied the criteria for the Subclass 186 visa in the Direct Entry stream. This involved examining the requirements for the nominated position, the employer's nomination, and the applicant's eligibility.

The Tribunal affirmed the decision not to grant the visa, finding that the applicant had not met the necessary requirements for the Direct Entry stream. The decision highlights the importance of satisfying all specified criteria for the particular visa stream applied for, as failure to do so will result in the refusal of the application.