Migration (IMMI 18/089: Arrangements for Other Visas) Instrument 2018 [‘the Compilation’] dated 14 February 2023 incorporates the amendments made by Migration (Arrangements for Other Visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/012) 2023) [‘the Amendment Instrument’] dated 10 February 2023 to update the approved place, manner and form of a valid application for a Resolution of Status (Class CD) visa.
Migration (IMMI 18/089: Arrangements for Other Visas) Instrument 2018 specifies the approved place, manner and form of a valid application for a Confirmatory (Residence) (Class AK) visa, Resolution of Status (Class CD) visa, Border (Temporary) (Class TA) visa, Transit (Temporary) (Class TX) visa.
Following changes have been made to the Migration (IMMI 18/089: Arrangements for Other Visas) Instrument 2018 by Migration (Arrangements for Other Visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/012) 2023:
1) Item 1 of Schedule 1 of the amendment instrument inserts the definition of ImmiAccount after the definition of ‘Department’:
‘ImmiAccount means the Department of Home Affairs’ interactive portal for online services available through the Department’s website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.’
2) Item 2 of Schedule 1 of the amendment instrument substitutes section 7 of IMMI 18/089 with a new provision stating that an application for a RoS visa must be made by completing approved form 1364 (Internet) and making an Internet application, or by completing form 1364 and posting the application to the specified address if the applicant has been authorised to do so by an officer of the Department.
3) Item 3 of Schedule 1 of the amendment instrument repeals Schedule 2 to IMMI 18/089
The amendments are intended to support the Government’s policy of transitioning certain persons who hold or have held a Subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) visa or a Subclass 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise) visa to a RoS visa. The instrument will enable those persons to apply for a RoS visa by directing their applications to a specified address of the Department of Home Affairs.
The compilation is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 7 March 2023 and commenced on 14 February 2023. It is currently in force.
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