EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
ADDRESSES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR OFFSHORE PARENT VISAS
(PARAGRAPHS 1124(3)(aa), 1130(3)(b), 1221(3)(a))
- This Instrument is made under paragraphs 1124(3)(aa), 1130(3)(b) and 1221(3)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Paragraph 1124(3)(aa) of the Regulations provides that an application must be made by (i) posting the application to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph, or (ii) having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph.
3. Paragraph 1130(3)(b) provides that an application must be made by (i) posting the application to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph, or by (ii) having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph.
4. Paragraph 1221(3)(a) provides that an application must be made by (i) posting the application to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph, or by (ii) having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph
5. The purpose of this Instrument is to ensure that all applications for offshore Parent visas are sent to a particular place for processing.
6. The Instrument operates to specify the postal and courier addresses to which applications should be sent.
7. Pursuant to section 18 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, consultation was not necessary. The Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
8. This Instrument, IMMI 09/046, commences on 25 May 2009.