Sartunge (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered the case of Sartunge concerning an application for a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VC) visa, specifically a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa. The applicant sought review of a decision made by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had satisfied the English language proficiency requirements for the visa. The applicant had provided a Pearson PTE Academic Score Report as evidence of their English language ability.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had met the English language proficiency requirements. The Pearson PTE Academic Score Report provided by the applicant was accepted as sufficient evidence. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the decision to the Minister for reconsideration.