Parwinder Raj Kaur (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for a Subclass 101 (Child) visa. The applicant's father, Mr Singh, had provided a consent form (Form 1229) co-signed by both biological parents, which was received by the Tribunal on 22 August 2019. The Tribunal was required to determine whether the consent requirement for the visa had been met, specifically in relation to Public Interest Criterion 4017 under clause 101.226 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.

The Tribunal considered the co-signed Form 1229 alongside official identification documents belonging to the visa applicant's father. By comparing the name, photograph, and signature on these documents with those on the consent form, the Tribunal was satisfied that the signature of Mr Singh on the identity document matched the signature provided as the second parent on Form 1229.

In light of this new evidence, the Tribunal concluded that the criterion for parental consent was met. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant be considered to meet the relevant criteria for a Subclass 101 visa.