Pichaiyut (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for review of a decision by the Migration Review Tribunal. The applicant, Mr Pichaiyut, sought to challenge a decision relating to his Bridging C (Class WC) visa.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it had jurisdiction to hear Mr Pichaiyut's application for review. This question turned on whether the application had been validly made according to the relevant migration regulations.

The Tribunal determined that it lacked jurisdiction because the application for review had not been made on the approved form and the prescribed fee had not been paid. The Tribunal noted that no request had been made for a reduction of the fee. Consequently, the application was not considered a valid application, and the Tribunal had no power to proceed with the review.

The Tribunal concluded that it did not have jurisdiction in this matter.