# Migration (IMMI 17/078: Time period for English language requirements for Subclass 457 nominations) Instrument 2017

> F2017L00849 — as made — Status: Repealed — Made/registered 2017-06-30 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2017L00849/latest/text

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1  Name
This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 17/078: Time period for English language requirements for Subclass 457 nominations) Instrument 2017. This instrument may also be cited as IMMI 17/078.
2  Commencement
  This instrument commences on 1 July 2017.
3  Authority
  This instrument is made under subparagraph 2.72(10)(g)(iv) of the Regulations.
4  Definitions
  In this instrument:
Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.
5  Purpose
This instrument specifies the period of time within which certain holders of Subclass 457 visas must have obtained specified results in an English language test. 
Part 2 – Time Period for English Language Requirements
6  Time period for English language requirements for Subclass 457 nominations
For the purpose of subparagraph 2.72(10)(g)(iv) of the Regulations, the specified period is the period of three years from the date of the nomination.
Part 3 – Application
7 Application of this instrument
This instrument applies to nominations made on and after 1 July 2017, and to nominations made and not finally determined before 1 July 2017.