Regulation 2.25 — Grant of Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application

2.25 Grant of Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application

(1) This regulation applies to:

(a) a non-citizen who is in criminal detention; or

(b) a non-citizen who:

(i) is unwilling or unable to make a valid application for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa; and

(ii) is not barred from making a valid application for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa by a provision in the Act or these Regulations, other than in item 1305 of Schedule 1.

(2) Despite anything in Schedule 1, the Minister may grant the non-citizen a Bridging E (Class WE) visa if the Minister is satisfied that, at the time of decision:

(a) the non-citizen satisfies the criteria set out in clauses 050.211, 050.212, 050.222, 050.223, 050.224 and 050.411 of Schedule 2; or

(b) the non-citizen satisfies the criteria set out in clauses 051.211, 051.212, 051.213, 051.221 and 051.411 of Schedule 2.