VEIRAM (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered the case of VEIRAM concerning an application for a Temporary Skill Shortage (Class GK) visa, subclass 482, under the short-term stream. The applicant sought review of a decision to refuse this visa, which was nominated for the occupation of Café or Restaurant Manager. A key aspect of the applicant's case was that they had allegedly worked in the nominated occupation for at least two years.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had satisfied the work experience requirement for the nominated occupation as stipulated by the relevant migration regulations. Specifically, the Tribunal had to determine if the evidence presented by the applicant sufficiently demonstrated that they had been employed in a role that met the criteria for a Café or Restaurant Manager for the requisite period.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had indeed provided sufficient evidence to establish that they had worked in the nominated occupation for at least two years. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the original decision and remitted the matter to the delegate for reconsideration. The delegate was directed to grant the visa, subject to the applicant meeting any other outstanding criteria.