EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES

(Paragraph 1202A(3)(a))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1202A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  The Instrument revokes IMMI 13/038 Specification of Addresses [F2013L00633].

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the addresses for applications for Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR) visas.

4.                  The Instrument operates to amend the addresses relevant to where an application is to be

made by courier or by post for the purposes of subparagraph 1202A(3)(a)(iii) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.

5.                  Pursuant to subsection 18(1) 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.

6.                   Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Human Rights Statement of Compatibility is not required.

7.                  The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17132).

8.                  This Instrument number, IMMI 14/065, commences on 28 July 2014.