EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

Class of persons
(PARAGRAPH 1222(3)(aa))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1222(3)(aa) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994.

2.                  Paragraph 1222(3)(aa) of the Regulations provides that application for a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) Visa made on form 157A of 157G by an applicant who is included in a class of persons specified in a Gazette Notice for this paragraph must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified by the Minister; or having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified by the Minister.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the classes of persons that must lodge a Student (Class TU) visa application to the Adelaide Onshore Student Processing Centre (AOSPC).

4.                  The Instrument operates to specify the class of persons that must apply for a Student (Class TU) visa application to the AOSPC.  These classes of persons are defined as citizens of specified countries. 

5.                   Consultation is unnecessary as, under section 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.

6.                   The Instrument IMMI 09/082 commences on 1 August 2009.