Singh (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, where the applicant, Mr. Singh, was seeking review of a decision that he had failed to satisfy the health insurance requirements. The decision under review was made by the Department of Home Affairs, and the case was heard by Bridget Cullen, a Member of the Tribunal.

The central legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had provided sufficient evidence of adequate arrangements for health insurance in Australia, as required by clause 500.215 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations. The applicant’s initial submission to the Department showed Overseas Student Health Cover that expired before his intended course completion date, leading to the delegate’s adverse finding.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had subsequently provided a Certificate of Insurance from Allianz, valid from 13 September 2019 to 12 July 2020, and a Confirmation of Enrolment indicating a course end date of 30 June 2020. As the health insurance cover extended beyond the stated course completion date, the Tribunal was satisfied that clause 500.215 had been met. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for the visa to the Minister for reconsideration, with a direction that the applicant satisfied the health insurance criteria.