EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
CLASSES OF PERSONS
(SUBPARAGRAPH 1222(1)(aa)(i))
- This Instrument is made under subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the classes of persons, in the case of an application made by an applicant applying in Australia for a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa, who can use form 157A or 157A (Internet).
3. The Instrument operates to inform applicants for a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa about which form they can use to lodge an application in Australia, in particular which classes of persons are eligible to lodge online internet based applications.
4. Consultation was undertaken with:
- International Education Peak Bodies;
- Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations;
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
5. This Instrument, IMMI 08/053, commences on 1 September 2008.