SINGH (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered a migration matter concerning the cancellation of a Subclass 489 – Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa held by the first applicant, Mr. Singh. The dispute arose from allegations of non-compliance with visa conditions, specifically related to information provided in his visa application. The AAT affirmed the decision to cancel Mr. Singh's visa.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether Mr. Singh had failed to comply with the requirements of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth) in a manner that justified the cancellation of his visa. This involved assessing whether the information provided in his application, particularly concerning his occupation as a Cook and claimed employment history, was accurate and complete, and whether any misrepresentations or omissions constituted a ground for cancellation under section 107 of the Act.

The Tribunal found that Mr. Singh had provided incorrect information in his visa application, specifically regarding his full-time occupation as a Cook. It was determined that he had concurrently worked extensive hours in another occupation, and that he had failed to declare taxable income. The Tribunal concluded that these actions constituted non-compliance with the Act, leading to the affirmation of the visa cancellation decision. The Tribunal noted it had no jurisdiction concerning other applicants.