Centralised onshore processing of subclass 832 Close Ties, subclass 151 Former Resident and subclass 858 and 124 Distinguished Talent category visas
1 November 2003 - Legislation change
Client summary
From 1 November 2003, immigration law has been amended to bring in new lodgment requirements for those persons who are seeking to be granted a subclass 832 (Close Ties), 151 (Former Resident), 858 and 124 (Distinguished Talents) visa.
The regulations have been amended to add the requirement that applicants must make an application by either posting the application or having the application delivered by courier service, to an address specified in a Gazette notice.
This is to reflect policy that the processing of those applications will be undertaken at a centralised processing centre.
The Minister agreed that the ACT Regional Office will be specified in the Gazette notice as the centralised processing centre.
Technical details
Additional information: paragraph 1112(3)(a) of schedule 1 to the Regulations has been replaced, to include a provision that an application must be made by:
- posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette notice; or
- having the application delivered by courier to an address specified in a Gazette notice.
Paragraph 1118(3)(a) of schedule 1 to the Regulations has been similarly amended and similar paragraphs are inserted in items 1113 and 1115.
Transitional arrangements: the changes apply to applications made on or after 1 November 2003.
Forms: changes have been made to the November 2003 edition of Booklet 8, Special Migration, including form 47SV, Application for Special Migration to Australia.
Instructions: PAM3: Sch2Visa832 guidelines have been updated.
Effect on delegations: nil.
Effect on systems: nil.