Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Arrangements for Employer Nomination and Regional Employer Nomination Skilled Visas 2015

IMMI 15/032

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMPLOYER NOMINATION AND REGIONAL EMPLOYER NOMINATION SKILLED VISAS 2015

(Items 1114B and 1114C)

1. This Instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations), for items 1114B and 1114C of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
2. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the form number of the approved form and the manner of lodgement for applications for Employer Nomination (Permanent) (Class EN) and Regional Employer Nomination (Permanent) (Class RN) visas.
3. The Instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17108).
7. The Instrument, IMMI 15/032, commences on 18 April 2015.