On 18 April 2015 a large number of new legislative instruments came into effect.
New English requirements for Subclass 457 visas and other matters
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Tests, Scores, Period, Level of Salary and Exemptions to the English Language Requirement for Subclass 457 (Temporary
Work (Skilled)) Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/028
This instrument operates by specifying the test, scores, period, level of salary and other exemptions to the English language requirement for Subclass 457 (Temporary
Work (Skilled)) (Subclass 457) visa applicants.
You can read the regulation here:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00563
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Income Threshold and Annual
Earnings 2015 – IMMI 15/050 his instrument operates to specify the temporary skilled migration income threshold and annual earnings in relation to the Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) Visa programme.
You can read the regulation here:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00569
Migration Act 1958 – Determination of International Trade Obligations Relating to Labour Market Testing – IMMI 13/138
This instrument determines the obligations of Australia, under international law that relate to international trade, as international trade obligations of Australia where labour market testing would be inconsistent with that obligation.
You can read the regulation here:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2013L01954
New English requirements for Subclass 485 and 476 visas
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of English Language Tests, Scores and Passports 2015 – IMMI 15/062 This instrument operates to specify the English language requirements and the tests and the minimum scores required to achieve English language proficiency.
You can read the regulation here:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00564
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Disclosure of Information to Prescribed Bodies 2015 – IMMI 15/066
This instrument operates to specify certain Commonwealth, State, Territory and foreign bodies that are authorised to receive identifying information as prescribed bodies for the purposes of paragraph 336F (1) (d) of the Migration Act 1958.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00567
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Access to Movement Records 2015 – IMMI 15/068
This specification operates to allow the use of information relating to movement records by external agencies in order to administer a variety of legislation.
Some or all of this item commenced:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00512
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Applications for Bridging Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/044
This instrument specifies the form numbers of the approved forms on which an application must be made for applications for Bridging A (Class WA) subclass 010, Bridging B (Class WB) subclass 020, Bridging C (Class WC) subclass 030, Bridging D (Class WD) subclasses 040 and 041, Bridging E (Class WE) subclasses 050 and 051, and Bridging F (Class WF) subclass 060 visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00561
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Business Skills Visas
Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/029 This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00546
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Child Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/030
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00547
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Employer Nomination and Regional Employer Nomination Skilled Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/032
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the
relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00549
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for E-Visitor and Subclass 676 Applications – IMMI 15/038
This instrument specifies the form numbers of the approved form or forms, the manner of lodgment and the addresses to which an application must be made for applications for subclass 676 (Tourist) and 651(eVisitor) visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00559
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements For Maritime Crew And Superyacht Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/041
This instrument specifies the form numbers of the approved form or forms, the manner of lodgement and the addresses to which an application must be made for applications for Maritime Crew
(Temporary) (Class ZM) Subclass 988 and Superyacht Crew (Temporary) (Class UW) Subclass 488 visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00554
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Medical Treatment Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/037
This instrument operates to specify the approved form for making valid applications and addresses for lodgment and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for a Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00558
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for New Zealand (Family Relationship) Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/046
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00568
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Other Family Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/034
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and location for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00553
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Other Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/031
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00548
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Protection, Humanitarian and Refugee Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/045
This instrument specifies the form numbers of the approved form or forms, the manner of lodgment and the addresses to which an application must be made for applications for Protection (Class XA) Subclass 866 (Protection) visa, Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) Subclasses 200 (Refugee), 201 (In-country Special Humanitarian), 202 (Global Special Humanitarian), 203 (Emergency Rescue) and 204 (Woman at Risk), Temporary Protection (Class XD) Subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) visas, and Safe Haven Enterprise (Class XE) Subclass 790 visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00562
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Resident Return Visas 2015 – IMMI 15/033
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00550
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Skilled and Temporary Graduate Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/035
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgment and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00556
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Special Category Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/039
This instrument specifies the form numbers of the approved form unless the application is made using an authorised system, in which case no form is required, and the manner of lodgment by which an application must be made for applications for Special Category visas.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00560
Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Arrangements for Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) (Subclass 400) Visa Applications 2015 – IMMI 15/036
This instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgment and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for Special Program (Temporary)(Class TE) and Training and Research (Class GC) visas in the Research, Professional Development or the Occupational Trainee streams.
Some or all of this item commenced
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00565
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