Regulation 2.21B — Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application

2.21B Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application

(1) This regulation applies if a non-citizen who is in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, has made:

(a) a valid application for a visa on form 601E, form 48ME, form 1419 or form 1419 (Internet); or

(b) a valid oral application for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa; or

(c) a valid application under regulation 2.07AK; or

(d) a valid application for a Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) visa;

and the application has not been finally determined.

(2) Despite anything in Schedule 1, the Minister may grant the non-citizen a Bridging A (Class WA) visa, a Bridging C (Class WC) visa or a Bridging E (Class WE) visa if the Minister is satisfied that:

(a) at the time of decision, the non-citizen meets:

(i) the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of application; and

(ii) the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of decision; and

(b) the circumstances applicable to the grant exist in relation to the non-citizen.