Parameswaran (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa. The applicant, Mr. Parameswaran, sought review of a decision that had refused his visa application. The central issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had met the criterion of having adequate health insurance, as required by clause 500.215 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994.

The Tribunal was required to determine if the evidence presented, particularly new evidence submitted during the review process, satisfied the adequate health insurance requirement for the Subclass 500 visa.

The Tribunal found that the new evidence provided by the applicant was sufficient to satisfy the health insurance criterion. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the original decision to refuse the visa was not to be affirmed. The Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant met the relevant criterion.