Activities unregistered people can perform in Australia
In Australia, unregistered people may perform the following activities:
- lodging (posting or delivering) a visa application and fee on behalf of an applicant
- undertaking clerical work to prepare (or help prepare) a visa application. For example:
- writing or typing an application form
- indicating where names, addresses, and other information must be put on a form
- collating and copying documents relevant to an application
- providing translation or interpretation services to help prepare a visa application or other document
- giving generic advice to another person regarding the need to apply for a visa
- providing information produced by others without providing substantial comment or explanation, e.g. information publicly available from the department
- acting as the 'authorised recipient' for communication for a visa applicant, sponsor, nominator or visa cancellation review applicant. This means:
- receiving correspondence on behalf of a visa applicant
- translating or passing on the correspondence without providing a substantial comment on or detailed explanation of the correspondence
- making an immigration representation, without receiving a fee or reward
- assisting with a request for ministerial intervention without receiving a fee or reward