Mathison (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered an application for a Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa. The applicant sought review of a decision concerning the payment of the second visa application charge.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant met the criteria for the Subclass 143 visa, specifically in relation to the payment of the second visa application charge within the prescribed timeframe, and whether the applicant was the parent of a settled Australian citizen.

The Tribunal found that the applicant was indeed the parent of a settled Australian citizen, satisfying clause 143.211(a)(i) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant met the criteria specified in clause 143.211 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.