Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019 (Cth)

Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019

I, Drew Layton, Delegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, make the following instrument.

Dated: 15 March 2019

Drew Layton

Drew Layton

Acting Senior Executive Service, Band One 

Visa Delivery Transformation Division          
Delegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary  1

1  Name........................................................................................................................................ 1

2  Commencement........................................................................................................................ 1

3  Authority.................................................................................................................................. 1

4  Schedules................................................................................................................................. 1

5  Definitions................................................................................................................................ 1

Part 2 — Arrangements for special category visa applications  2

6  Approved form......................................................................................................................... 2

7  Place and manner an application must be made........................................................................ 2

Schedule 1—Repeals  4

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA APPLICATIONS 2015 (IMMI 15/039) (F2015L00560)              4

Part 1—Preliminary

1  Name

(1)This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019.

(2)This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/058.

2  Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

3  Authority

This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations.

4  Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

5  Definitions

Note:          A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act, including the following:

(a) approved form;

(b) authorised system;

(c) in immigration clearance;

(d) visa;

(e) visa applicant.

In this instrument:

Act means the Migration Act 1958.

Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.

SPV means special purpose visa.

Part 2 — Arrangements for special category visa applications

1. Approved form

(1)For the purposes of subitem 1219(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved form, Form 15 (electronic or paper), is specified, subject to subsection (2).

(2)If the application is made using an authorised system, a form is not required.

7  Place and manner an application must be made

For the purposes of paragraph 1219(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application by an applicant specified in Column A, must be made at the place specified in Column B for the relevant subparagraph, and in the manner specified in Column C of an item in the table.

Item	Column A Applicant	Column B Place	Column C Manner
1	Where the applicant holds a Special Purpose Visa	As specified in subparagraphs 1219(3)(aa)(i) or 1219(3)(aa)(ii) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Paper Form 15; or (b)   an authorised system.
2	Where the applicant holds a Special Purpose Visa	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(aa)(iii) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Electronic Form 15; or (b)   Paper Form 15.
3	Where the applicant does not hold a valid visa	As specified in subparagraphs 1219(3)(aa)(i) or 1219(3)(aa)(ii) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Paper Form 15; or (b)   an authorised system.
4	Where the applicant does not hold a valid visa	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3) (aa)(iii) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Electronic Form15; or (b)   Paper Form 15.
5	Where the applicant holds a valid temporary visa (other than SPV)	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(ab)(i) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Paper Form 15; or (b)   an authorised system.
6	Where the applicant holds a valid temporary visa (other than SPV)	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(ab)(ii) of the Regulations.	Applications must be made on: (a)    Electronic Form 15; or (b)   Paper Form 15.

Schedule 1—Repeals

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA APPLICATIONS 2015 (IMMI 15/039) (F2015L00560)

1. The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.