The applicant, a former international student, applied to change her status to a visitor after her student permit expired, aiming to eventually apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
The officer refused the application, citing a lack of proof of funds, no actual PGWPP application, sufficient time to fulfill her purpose, and lack of ties to her home country.
The applicant sought judicial review, arguing a breach of procedural fairness and an error in interpreting section 182 of the Regulations.
The Federal Court dismissed the application, finding that procedural fairness did not require the officer to raise concerns arising directly from the Regulations and that the officer's interpretation and assessment of the missing requirements were reasonable.
