# Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019

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Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019
I, Drew Layton, Delegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, make the following instrument.
Dated: 15 March 2019
Drew Layton
Drew Layton
Acting Senior Executive Service, Band One 
Visa Delivery Transformation Division 
Delegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1  Name
2  Commencement
3  Authority
4  Schedules
5  Definitions
Part 2 — Arrangements for special category visa applications
6  Approved form
7  Place and manner an application must be made
Schedule 1—Repeals
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA APPLICATIONS 2015 (IMMI 15/039) (F2015L00560)
Part 1—Preliminary
1  Name
(1)           This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/058: Arrangements for special category visa applications) Instrument 2019.
(2)           This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/058.
2  Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
3  Authority
This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations.
4  Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
5  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act, including the following:
(a) approved form;
(b) authorised system;
(c) in immigration clearance;
(d) visa;
(e) visa applicant.
In this instrument:
Act means the Migration Act 1958.
Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.
SPV means special purpose visa.

Part 2 — Arrangements for special category visa applications
6      Approved form
(1)           For the purposes of subitem 1219(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved form, Form 15 (electronic or paper), is specified, subject to subsection (2).
(2)           If the application is made using an authorised system, a form is not required.
7  Place and manner an application must be made
For the purposes of paragraph 1219(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application by an applicant specified in Column A, must be made at the place specified in Column B for the relevant subparagraph, and in the manner specified in Column C of an item in the table.
	Item
	Column A

Applicant
 
	Column B
Place
	Column C
Manner

	1
	Where the applicant holds a Special Purpose Visa
	As specified in subparagraphs 1219(3)(aa)(i) or 1219(3)(aa)(ii) of the Regulations.
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Paper Form 15; or
(b)    an authorised system.

	2
	Where the applicant holds a Special Purpose Visa
	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(aa)(iii) of the Regulations.
 
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Electronic Form 15; or
(b)    Paper Form 15.

	3
	Where the applicant does not hold a valid visa
	As specified in subparagraphs 1219(3)(aa)(i) or 1219(3)(aa)(ii) of the Regulations.
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Paper Form 15; or
(b)    an authorised system.

	4
	Where the applicant does not hold a valid visa
	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3) (aa)(iii) of the Regulations.
 
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Electronic Form15; or
(b)    Paper Form 15.

	5
	Where the applicant holds a valid temporary visa (other than SPV)
	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(ab)(i) of the Regulations.
 
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Paper Form 15; or
(b)    an authorised system.

	           6
	Where the applicant holds a valid temporary visa (other than SPV)
	As specified in subparagraph 1219(3)(ab)(ii) of the Regulations.
 
	Applications must be made on:
(a)    Electronic Form 15; or
(b)    Paper Form 15.

Schedule 1—Repeals
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA APPLICATIONS 2015 (IMMI 15/039) (F2015L00560)
• The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.