Siyum (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for a Child (Migrant) (Class AH) visa, Subclass 117 (Orphan Relative), made by a visa applicant sponsored by an Australian relative. The dispute concerned whether the applicant met certain criteria for the visa, with evidence presented regarding the sponsor's financial and emotional support and custody arrangements.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the visa applicant met the criteria specified in clauses 117.211 and 117.221 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994. These clauses relate to the eligibility requirements for an orphan relative seeking a Subclass 117 visa.

The Tribunal found that the visa applicant met the specified criteria. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application to the Minister for further consideration of any remaining criteria for the visa. The decision directed that the visa applicant be taken to meet clauses 117.211 and 117.221 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.