ADR Conference Next Month – What Happens AT ADR Meeting

[Jagroop]

Hello,

I filed notice of appeal for my wife’s family class sponsorship 5 months ago by myself. I have received a letter for ADR conference next month. Could you tell me what happens at ADR meeting?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) conference is a stage in the process of spousal/parental sponsorship appeals. If a sponsor satisfies the Minister’s Counsel, the appeal is withdrawn and the processing of application continues at the visa post where it was stopped. Sponsor would not have to appear before the IAD panel member to give evidence where it is an adversarial process (your counsel advances your interest by asking questions to build your story and the Minister’s counsel asks questions to make holes in the story). It will save your time and money if the matter finishes at ADR conference.