Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018

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IMMI 18/076

Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018

made under the Migration Regulations 1994

Compilation no. 2

 

Compilation date 1 July 2022.

 

This compilation was prepared by the Department of Home Affairs on 1 July 2022 taking into account amendments up to Migration (Arrangements for New Zealand Citizen (Family Relationship) visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/062) 2022.

Contents

Part 1 Preliminary 3

1 Name 3

3 Authority 3

4 Definitions 3

5 Schedules 3

Part 2 Arrangements for visa applications 4

6 Making an application—Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa 4

7 Making an application—Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa 4

8 Making an application—New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa              4

Schedule 1 Arrangements for Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa applications              5

1 Arrangements 5

Schedule 2 Arrangements for Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa applications              6

1 Arrangements 6

Schedule 3 Arrangements for New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa applications              7

1 Arrangements 7

Notes 8

Table of instruments 8

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name

 (1) This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018.

 (2) This instrument may also be cited as IMMI 18/076.

3 Authority

  This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994.

4 Definitions

  In this instrument:

Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.

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  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.


Part 2 Arrangements for visa applications

6 Making an application—Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa

 (1) For the purposes of item 1123A of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved form in Column B of the table in Schedule 1 is specified.

 (2) For the purposes of paragraph 1123A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the place and the way in which an application must be made is specified in Column C in the table in Schedule 1.

7 Making an application—Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa

 (1) For the purposes of item 1123B of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved form in Column B of the table in Schedule 2 is specified.

 (2) For the purposes of paragraph 1123B(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the place and the way in which an application must be made is specified in Column C in the table in Schedule 2.

8 Making an application—New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa

 (1) For the purposes of item 1214BA of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved form in Column B of the table in Schedule 3 is specified.

 (2) For the purposes of paragraph 1214BA(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the place and the way in which an application must be made is specified in Column C in the table in Schedule 3.


Schedule 1 Arrangements for Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa applications

1 Arrangements

 

COLUMN A

Item and Visa

COLUMN B

Approved Form

COLUMN C

Place and Manner

1

Item 1123A

Other Family (Migrant)

(Class BO)

 

47OF

Application must be:

(a) posted to:

 Child and Other Family Processing Centre
Department of Home Affairs
Locked Bag 7
Northbridge WA 6865; or

(b) delivered by courier service to:

Child and Other Family Processing Centre
Department of Home Affairs
Ground Floor
Wellington Central
836 Wellington Street
West Perth WA 6005


Schedule 2 Arrangements for Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa applications

1 Arrangements

 

COLUMN A

Item and Visa

COLUMN B

Approved Form

COLUMN C

Place and Manner

1

Item 1123B

Other Family (Residence)

(Class BU)

47OF

Application must be:

(a) posted to:

Child and Other Family Processing Centre
Department of Home Affairs
Locked Bag 7
Northbridge WA 6865; or

(b) delivered by courier service to:

Child and Other Family Processing Centre
Department of Home Affairs
Ground Floor
Wellington Central
836 Wellington Street
West Perth WA 6005


Schedule 3 Arrangements for New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa applications

1 Arrangements

 

COLUMN A

Item and Visa

COLUMN B

Approved Form

COLUMN C

Place and Manner

1

Item 1214BA

New Zealand Citizen (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP)

147

An application must be posted to:

 New Zealand Family Relationship Processing Centre

 Department of Home Affairs

 GPO Box 9984

 Sydney NSW 2001

 Australia


Notes

This compilation comprises Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 amended as indicated in the following tables.

Table of instruments

Name

Registration

Number

Commencement

Application, saving or transitional provisions

Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 (IMMI 18/076)

14 June 2018

F2018L00772

1 July 2018

-

Migration (Arrangements for visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/059) 2022 (LIN 22/059)

7 June 2022

F2022L00749

10 June 2022

-

Migration (Arrangements for New Zealand Citizen (Family Relationship) visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/062) 2022 (LIN 22/062)

27 June 2022

F2022L00848

1 July 2022

-

Table of amendments

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Section 2...............

rep. Legislation Act 2003, s. 48D

Schedule 3............

am. F2022L00749

 

am. F2022L00848

Schedule 4............

rep. Legislation Act 2003, s. 48C

 

Overview

The Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 was enacted to provide detailed arrangements for the submission of applications for Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa, Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa, and New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa. This legislative instrument was made under the Migration Regulations 1994 and was introduced to streamline and clarify the application process for these specific visa categories. The policy objective of this instrument is to ensure that applicants follow a consistent and precise procedure for submitting their visa applications, thereby reducing potential errors and processing delays. The instrument is administered by the Department of Home Affairs, which is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Migration Act 1958 and its associated regulations.

Scope and Application

The Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 is a legislative instrument made under the Migration Regulations 1994. This instrument specifies the approved forms and procedures for making applications for Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visas, Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visas, and New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visas. The instrument applies to individuals who wish to apply for these specific visas, as well as to the Department of Home Affairs in its capacity to process these applications. The geographic reach of this instrument is national, as it applies to all applicants regardless of their location within Australia. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text of this instrument, but it is possible that additional criteria or conditions may apply under the broader Migration Act 1958 and associated regulations. This instrument's application can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, such as amendments or updates to the schedules and tables as evidenced by the legislative amendments listed in the notes section of the instrument.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of the Migration (IMMI 18/076: Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications and New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 provide specific instructions on the approved forms and the manner in which applications for certain family visas must be submitted. Section 6 specifies the approved form for the Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa and details the place and manner of application as outlined in Schedule 1. Section 7 does the same for the Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa, with relevant details found in Schedule 2. Section 8 specifies the approved form and the submission requirements for the New Zealand (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa, with details provided in Schedule 3. These sections impose clear obligations on applicants to use the specified forms and submit their applications via the prescribed methods. For example, applicants for the Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visa must submit their application form to a specific address via post or courier. The approved forms ensure that all necessary information is included, and the specified submission methods guarantee that applications are received by the correct processing centre within the Department of Home Affairs. Failure to comply with the requirements set out in this Instrument could lead to delays in processing or the outright rejection of visa applications. Although the Instrument does not explicitly state civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance, the broader Migration Act 1958 provides for various penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for breaches related to visa applications. For instance, providing false or misleading information in a visa application could result in fines of up to 120 penalty units ($22,260 as of June 2023) or imprisonment for up to two years, or both.

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