Torion (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application by Torion for a Partner (Temporary) (Class UK) visa, Subclass 820. The applicant's criminal history was a central issue in the assessment of their eligibility for the visa.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the applicant met Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4001, as stipulated by clause 820.223(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the *Migration Regulations 1994* (Cth). This criterion relates to the applicant's character and criminal record.

The Tribunal found that it was able to reach a decision in favour of the applicant without holding a hearing, pursuant to section 360(2)(a) of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth), based on the material before it. The Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration with a direction that the applicant meets PIC 4001.