Compilation of Migration Regulations 1994, dated 19 August 2022 incorporates the amendments made by Migration Amendment (Subclass 202 Visas) Regulations 2022, dated 18 August providing reductions on the VAC payable by primary applicant of Global Special Humanitarian Visa, completely removing the VAC payable by secondary applicants, and making assurance of support a discretionary requirement for secondary applicants to promote the operation of Community Support Program.
The Instrument makes the following amendments:
- Reduction on the visa application charge (VAC) payable by primary applicants by approximately 60%, from $19,449 to $7,760. For primary applicants,
- the new first instalment is $490 payable at the time of application and
- second instalment is $7,270 payable before visa grant.
- Complete removal of the VAC payable by secondary applicants (family members), reducing it from $2,680 to nil.
- Making assurance of support a discretionary requirement for secondary applicants below the age of 15 and those close to pension age.
The Compilation is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 22 August 2022 and commenced on 19 August 2022. It is currently in force.
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