Registered Migration Agents to Certify Documents Relating to Visa Applications
1 October 2006 - Legislation change
Client summary
From 1 October 2006 the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') will be amended to provide that registered migration agents, in Australia and outside Australia, may certify copies of original documents that relate to visa applications, provided that their registration is not currently suspended and they are not subject to a caution that is in effect.
Technical details
Subparagraph 2.13(5)(b)(iv) in Part 2 of the Regulations will be amended.
Additional information: The previous provision of subparagraph 2.13(5)(b)(iv), relating to certifying documents outside Australia, is retained. A person who is the equivalent of a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations may also certify copies of original documents overseas
Transitional arrangements: Nil
Forms: Nil
Instructions: PAM3 GenGuide B and PAM3: Sch 2 Visa 462 will be amended.
Effect on delegations: Nil
Effect on systems: Nil