IMMI 11/014
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
(PARAGRAPH 1211(3)(ab))
- This Instrument is made under paragraph 1211(3)(ab) of Schedule 1 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
- Paragraph 1211(3)(ab) of Schedule 1 of the Regulations provides that applications for Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK) visas must be made by posting the application to a post office box specified in a Gazette Notice or having the application delivered by a courier to an address specified in a Gazette Notice.
- The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses for posted applications and applications delivered by courier.
- The Instrument supports the centralised processing of all onshore Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK) visa applications and amends the address details for lodgement of applications by post and courier.
- 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.
- The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 12313).
- The Instrument, IMMI 11/014, commences on 2 April 2011.