Schedule 2—Provisions with respect to the grant of Subclasses of visas
Subclass 802—Child
802.1—Interpretation
802.111
In this Part:
letter of support means a letter of support provided by a State or Territory government welfare authority that:
(a) supports a child’s application for permanent residency in Australia; and
(b) sets out:
(i) the circumstances leading to the involvement of a State or Territory government welfare authority in the welfare of the child; and
(ii) the State or Territory government welfare authority’s reasons for supporting the child’s application for permanent residency in Australia; and
(c) describes the nature of the State or Territory government welfare authority’s continued involvement in the welfare of the child; and
(d) shows the letterhead of the State or Territory government welfare authority; and
(e) is signed by a manager or director employed by the State or Territory government welfare authority.
Note: eligible New Zealand citizen is defined in regulation 1.03.
802.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria. However, if an application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority, no member of the family unit is able to satisfy the secondary criteria unless regulation 2.08 applies.
802.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
802.211
If the applicant is a person to whom section 48 of the Act applies, the applicant:
(a) has not been refused a visa or had a visa cancelled under section 501 of the Act; and
(b) since last applying for a substantive visa, has become a dependent child of:
(i) an Australian citizen; or
(ii) the holder of a permanent visa; or
(iii) an eligible New Zealand citizen.
802.212
(1) The applicant:
(a) is a dependent child of a person who is an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(b) subject to subclause (2), has not turned 25.
(1A) If the applicant is a step‑child of the person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), the applicant is a step‑child within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of step‑child.
(2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to an applicant who, at the time of making the application, was a dependent child within the meaning of subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of dependent child.
802.213
(1) If the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in subclause 802.212(1) is an adoptive parent of the applicant, the applicant:
(a) was under 18 when the adoption took place; and
(b) meets the requirements of subclause (2), (3), (4) or (5).
(2) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if the adoption of the applicant was in accordance with the Adoption Convention and an adoption compliance certificate is in force in relation to the adoption.
(3) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if the adoptive parent was not an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or New Zealand citizen when the adoption took place, but subsequently became an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or New Zealand citizen.
(4) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the adoptive parent was, when the adoption took place, an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(b) before the adoption, a competent authority in Australia approved the adoptive parent as a suitable adoptive parent, or the adoptive parent and the adoptive parent’s spouse or de facto partner as suitable adoptive parents, for the applicant.
(5) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant was adopted in an overseas country and the adoptive parent was, when the adoption took place, an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or New Zealand citizen; and
(b) either:
(i) when the adoption took place, the adoptive parent had been residing overseas for more than 12 months; or
(ii) the Minister is satisfied that, because of compelling or compassionate circumstances, subparagraph (i) should not apply to the applicant; and
(c) the Minister is satisfied that the residence overseas by the adoptive parent was not contrived to circumvent the requirements for entry to Australia of children for adoption; and
(d) the adoptive parent has, or the adoptive parent and the adoptive parent’s spouse or de facto partner have, lawfully acquired full and permanent parental rights by the adoption.
802.214
(1) If the applicant has turned 18:
(a) the applicant:
(i) is not engaged to be married; and
(ii) does not have a spouse or de facto partner; and
(iii) has never had a spouse or de facto partner; and
(b) the applicant is not engaged in full‑time work; and
(c) subject to subclause (2), the applicant has, since turning 18, or within 6 months or a reasonable time after completing the equivalent of year 12 in the Australian school system, been undertaking a full‑time course of study at an educational institution leading to the award of a professional, trade or vocational qualification.
(2) Paragraph (1)(c) does not apply to an applicant who, at the time of making the application, is a dependent child within the meaning of subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of dependent child.
802.215
The applicant is:
(a) a person whose application is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority; or
(b) sponsored by a person who:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is an Australian citizen, a holder of a permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is:
(A) the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in paragraph 802.212(1)(a); or
(B) the cohabiting spouse or de facto partner of the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in paragraph 802.212(1)(a).
802.216
Clauses 802.211 to 802.214 are not required to be satisfied if the application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority.
802.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
802.221
(1) In the case of an applicant who had not turned 18 at the time of application, the applicant:
(a) continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 802.212; or
(b) does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 18.
(2) In the case of an applicant who had turned 18 at the time of application:
(a) the applicant:
(i) continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 802.212; or
(ii) does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 25; and
(b) the applicant continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 802.214.
802.222
If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the applicant, the Minister is satisfied that the assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
802.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
802.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 802 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 802 visa is a person who satisfies public interest criterion 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
802.225
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
802.226
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 802.215 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
Note: Regulation 1.20KB limits the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships.
802.226A
(1) Clauses 802.221 to 802.226 are not required to be satisfied if the application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority.
(2) If the application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority:
(a) the applicant satisfies:
(i) the criteria in subclauses (3), (4), (5) and (6); and
(ii) public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4018, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) the Minister is satisfied that:
(i) the grant of visa is in the public interest; and
(ii) the State or Territory government welfare authority supports the applicant’s application for permanent residency in Australia.
(3) The applicant has undergone a medical examination carried out by any of the following (a relevant medical practitioner):
(a) a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth;
(b) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph;
(c) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph.
(4) The applicant:
(a) has undergone a chest x‑ray examination conducted by a medical practitioner who is qualified as a radiologist in Australia; or
(b) is under 11 years of age and is not a person in respect of whom a relevant medical practitioner has requested such an examination; or
(c) is a person:
(i) who is confirmed by a relevant medical practitioner to be pregnant; and
(ii) who has been examined for tuberculosis by a chest clinic officer employed by a health authority of a State or Territory; and
(iii) who has signed an undertaking to place herself under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory and to undergo any necessary treatment; and
(iv) who the Minister is satisfied should not be required to undergo a chest x‑ray examination at this time.
(5) A relevant medical practitioner:
(a) has considered:
(i) the results of any tests carried out for the purposes of the medical examination required under subclause (3); and
(ii) the radiological report (if any) required under subclause (4) in respect of the applicant; and
(b) if he or she is not a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth and considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, has referred any relevant results and reports to a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth.
(6) If a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, arrangements have been made, on the advice of the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth, to place the applicant under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory to undergo any necessary treatment.
802.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person. However, if an application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority, no member of the family unit is able to satisfy the secondary criteria unless regulation 2.08 applies.
802.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
802.311
Each of the following is satisfied:
(a) the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person to whom paragraph 802.215(b) applies;
(b) the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(i) has applied for a Child (Residence) (Class BT) visa; and
(ii) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 802.21;
(c) the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
802.312
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 802.215 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant.
802.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
802.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 802 visa.
802.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4007; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
802.323
If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, the Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to that person, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
802.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
802.325
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 802.312 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
802.326
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020 and 4021.
802.327
Clauses 802.321 to 802.325 are not required to be satisfied if the application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority.
802.328
(1) If the applicant’s application for a visa is supported by a letter of support from a State or Territory government welfare authority and the applicant is an applicant to whom regulation 2.08 applies:
(a) the applicant must:
(i) be a member of the family unit of a person to whom paragraph 802.215 (a) applies; and
(ii) satisfy subclauses (2), (3), (4) and (5); and
(iii) satisfy public interest criteria 4018; and
(b) the Minister must be satisfied that:
(i) the grant of visa is in the public interest; and
(ii) the State or Territory government welfare authority supports the applicant’s application for permanent residency in Australia.
(2) The applicant has undergone a medical examination carried out by any of the following (a relevant medical practitioner):
(a) a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth;
(b) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph;
(c) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph.
(3) The applicant:
(a) has undergone a chest x‑ray examination conducted by a medical practitioner who is qualified as a radiologist in Australia; or
(b) is under 11 years of age and is not a person in respect of whom a relevant medical practitioner has requested such an examination; or
(c) is a person:
(i) who is confirmed by a relevant medical practitioner to be pregnant; and
(ii) who has been examined for tuberculosis by a chest clinic officer employed by a health authority of a State or Territory; and
(iii) who has signed an undertaking to place herself under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory and to undergo any necessary treatment; and
(iv) who the Minister is satisfied should not be required to undergo a chest x‑ray examination at this time.
(4) A relevant medical practitioner:
(a) has considered:
(i) the results of any tests carried out for the purposes of the medical examination required under subclause (2); and
(ii) the radiological report (if any) required under subclause (3) in respect of the applicant; and
(b) if he or she is not a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth and considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, has referred any relevant results and reports to a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth.
(5) If a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, arrangements have been made, on the advice of the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth, to place the applicant under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory to undergo any necessary treatment.
802.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
802.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
802.5—When visa is in effect
802.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
802.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 804—Aged Parent
804.1—Interpretation
804.111
In this Part:
adult child, in relation to an applicant, means a child of the applicant who has turned 18.
Note: Aged parent, eligible New Zealand citizen and outstanding are defined in regulation 1.03.
804.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
804.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
804.211
(1) If the applicant is a person to whom section 48 of the Act applies, the applicant:
(a) has not been refused a visa or had a visa cancelled under section 501 of the Act; and
(b) since last applying for a substantive visa, has become an aged parent of:
(i) an Australian citizen; or
(ii) the holder of a permanent visa; or
(iii) an eligible New Zealand citizen.
(2) The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa.
804.212
(1) The applicant is:
(a) in the case of an applicant who is not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa:
(i) the aged parent of a person (the child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled Australian permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(ii) sponsored in accordance with subclause (2) or (3); or
(b) in the case of an applicant who is the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa:
(i) the parent of a person (the child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled Australian permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(ii) sponsored in accordance with subclause (2) or (3).
(2) If the child has turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child; or
(b) the child’s cohabiting spouse or de facto partner, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, settled Australian permanent resident, or settled eligible New Zealand citizen.
(3) If the child has not turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child’s cohabiting spouse, if that spouse:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, settled Australian permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is a settled Australian citizen, settled Australian permanent resident, or settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(c) if the child has a cohabiting spouse but the spouse has not turned 18—a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child’s spouse; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is a settled Australian citizen, or settled Australian permanent resident, or settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(d) a community organisation.
804.213
If the applicant is not the holder of a substantive visa, the applicant satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002.
804.214
If the applicant is not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa, the applicant satisfies the balance of family test.
804.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
804.221
The applicant either:
(a) is an aged parent of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in paragraph 804.212(1)(a); or
(b) if the applicant is the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application—is the parent of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in paragraph 804.212(1)(a).
804.222
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
Note: The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 804.212.
804.224
The Minister is satisfied that an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
804.225
The applicant satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned for the applicant in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant was … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4019, 4020 and 4021 |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4019, 4020 and 4021 |
804.226
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 804 visa is a person who satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are … |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and (b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and (b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | |
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(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 804 visa is a person who satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant was … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and (b) 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002 and 4003; and (b) 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
804.227
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
804.228
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
804.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person.
804.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
804.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for an Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 804.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
804.312
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(a) is in force; and
(b) includes sponsorship of the applicant.
804.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
804.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 804 visa.
804.322
The applicant satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned for the applicant in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who is mentioned in clause 804.321, and the person … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
804.323
The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
804.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
804.325
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(a) is in force; and
(b) includes sponsorship of the applicant;
whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
804.326
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
804.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
804.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
804.5—When visa is in effect
804.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
804.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 808—Confirmatory (Residence)
808.1—Interpretation
Note: No interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
808.2—Primary criteria
808.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
808.211A
The applicant satisfies:
(a) clauses 808.211 and 808.212; or
(b) clause 808.213 (which applies in relation to some former holders of Norfolk Island immigration permits).
808.211
The applicant:
(a) is the holder of a Resident Return (Temporary) (Class TP) visa and satisfies the Minister that he or she would have satisfied the criteria for the grant of a Return (Residence) (Class BB) visa at the time he or she was granted the Resident Return (Temporary) (Class TP) visa; or
(b) is a person who is the holder of an Emergency (Temporary) (Class TI) visa and:
(i) either:
(A) satisfies the remaining criteria, within the meaning of Part 302; or
(B) is unable to satisfy those criteria, but is able to substantiate a claim to be an Australian permanent resident; or
(ii) is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(A) is the holder of a Subclass 302 (Emergency (Permanent Visa Applicant)) visa; and
(B) has satisfied the primary criteria; or
(c) is the holder of a Border (Temporary) (Class TA) visa and satisfies the Minister that he or she would have satisfied the criteria for the grant of a Return (Residence) (Class BB) visa when he or she was granted the Border (Temporary) (Class TA) visa; or
(d) is the holder of a Class 301 (Australian requirement) entry permit or visa granted under the Migration (1993) Regulations and has satisfied the criteria referred to in paragraph 301.321 (b) of Schedule 2 of those Regulations.
808.212
In the case of an applicant who is the holder of a Subclass 302 visa, all members of the family unit of the applicant satisfy the public interest criteria applicable to them.
808.213
(1) This clause applies if paragraph 1111(2A)(b), (c) or (d) of Schedule 1 covers the application.
Note: Paragraphs 1111(2A)(b), (c) and (d) of Schedule 1 cover applications made on the basis of the former migration status under the Immigration Act 1980 (Norfolk Island) of the applicant or a parent of the applicant.
(2) The application must be made before 1 January 2024, unless the Minister is satisfied that there are compelling reasons for granting the visa.
(3) During a period of, or periods that total, not less than 5 years in the period of 7 years immediately before the application is made (including any period, or part of a period, before 30 June 2016), the applicant meets the requirements of subclause (4).
(4) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause during any period or periods while:
(a) the applicant is (or has been) lawfully present in Norfolk Island; or
(b) the applicant is (or has been) lawfully present in a place elsewhere in Australia, and:
(i) has not turned 25; and
(ii) is a dependent child of a person who is ordinarily resident in Norfolk Island; and
(iii) lives (or has lived) in that place for the purpose of study; and
(iv) while living there, meets (or met) the requirements mentioned in condition 8105 (which relates to students engaging in work).
Note 1: An applicant can meet the requirements of subclause (4) by a combination of periods to which either paragraph (4)(a) or (4)(b) applies, if the total duration of that combination of periods amounts to not less than 5 years.
Note 2: Condition 8105 is not imposed on the visa.
808.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
808.221A
The applicant satisfies:
(a) clauses 808.221 and 808.222; or
(b) clause 808.223 (which applies to some former holders of Norfolk Island immigration permits).
808.221
In the case of an applicant who is a member of the family unit of a person referred to in subparagraph 808.211(b)(ii), the person referred to in that subparagraph holds a Confirmatory (Residence) (Class AK) visa.
808.222
The applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4021.
808.223
(1) This clause applies if paragraph 1111(2A)(b), (c) or (d) of Schedule 1 covers the application.
(2) The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
(3) The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4014, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant has turned 18 at the time of the application—public interest criterion 4019.
(4) If a person (the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18 at the time of the application; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
808.3—Secondary criteria
808.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
808.311
The following requirements are met:
(a) the applicant was born in Australia on or after 1 July 2016;
(b) the applicant is a dependent child of another applicant (the parent applicant);
(c) paragraph 1111(2A)(b), (c) or (d) of Schedule 1 covers the parent’s application;
(d) the applicant made a combined application with the parent applicant.
808.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
808.321
(1) The parent applicant mentioned in paragraph 808.311(b) is granted a Subclass 808 visa on the basis of satisfying clause 808.213.
(2) The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4007, 4010, 4012, 4014, 4017, 4018, 4020 and 4021.
808.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
808.411A
The applicant satisfies clause 808.411 or 808.412 (which applies to some former holders of Norfolk Island immigration permits).
808.411
The applicant must be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge (if any), must be paid before the visa can be granted.
808.412
(1) This clause applies if the applicant satisfies clause 808.213 or 808.311.
(2) The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted, but must not be in immigration clearance.
808.5—When visa is in effect
808.511
Visa granted on basis of satisfaction of paragraph 808.211(a) or (c): permanent visa.
808.512
Visa granted on basis of satisfaction of paragraph 808.211(b) or (d): permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
808.513
(1) Visa granted on the basis of satisfaction of clause 808.213: permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
(2) Visa granted on the basis of satisfaction of clause 808.311 in relation to a parent applicant mentioned in paragraph 808.311(b): permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for the period permitted in relation to the parent applicant under subclause (1) of this clause.
808.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 820—Partner
820.1—Interpretation
820.111
In this Part:
court means a Court of Australia or an external Territory.
original sponsor means the Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who was specified in the application for a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa as the person whom the applicant intended to marry after entry into Australia.
sponsoring partner means:
(a) in subclauses 820.211(2) and (2B) and clause 820.221:
(i) for an applicant who is, or was, the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa:
(A) the original sponsor for the applicant; or
(B) the subsequent sponsor for the applicant; or
(ii) for any other applicant—the Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who was specified in the application as the spouse or de facto partner of the applicant; and
(b) in any other provision of this Part:
(i) for an applicant who is, or was, the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa—the original sponsor for the applicant; or
(ii) for any other applicant—the Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who was specified in the application as the spouse or de facto partner of the applicant.
subsequent sponsor means a person who:
(a) is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(b) is not the original sponsor for the applicant; and
(c) is the spouse or de facto partner of the applicant.
Note: eligible New Zealand citizen, SOFA forces civilian component member and SOFA forces member are defined in regulation 1.03. For de facto partner, see section 5CB of the Act (also see regulation 1.09A). For spouse, see section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A).
820.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The dependent child of an applicant who satisfies the primary criteria is also eligible for the grant of the visa if the child satisfies the secondary criteria.
820.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
820.211
(1) The applicant:
(a) is not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(b) meets the requirements of subclause (2), (5), (6), (7), (8) or (9).
(2) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is the spouse or de facto partner of a person who:
(i) is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(ii) is not prohibited by subclause (2B) from being a sponsoring partner; and
(c) the applicant is sponsored:
(i) if the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner has turned 18—by the spouse or de facto partner; or
(ii) if the applicant’s spouse has not turned 18—by a parent or guardian of the spouse who:
(A) has turned 18; and
(B) is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(d) in the case of an applicant who is not the holder of a substantive visa—either:
(i) the applicant:
(A) entered Australia as the holder of a Subclass 995 (Diplomatic) visa or as a special purpose visa holder who at the time of entry met the requirements of subclause (2A); and
(B) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002; or
(ii) the applicant satisfies Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004, unless the Minister is satisfied that there are compelling reasons for not applying those criteria.
(2A) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is:
(i) a SOFA member; or
(ii) a SOFA forces civilian component member; or
(b) the applicant:
(i) is a dependent child of a person referred to in paragraph (a); and
(ii) holds a valid national passport and certificate that he or she is a dependant of a SOFA forces member or a SOFA forces civilian component member, as the case requires.
(2B) The spouse or de facto partner of the applicant is prohibited from being a sponsoring partner if:
(a) the spouse or de facto partner is a woman who was granted a Subclass 204 (Woman at Risk) visa within the 5 years immediately preceding the application; and
(b) on the date of grant of that visa:
(i) the applicant was a former spouse or former de facto partner of that woman, having been divorced or permanently separated from that woman; or
(ii) the applicant was the spouse or de facto partner of that woman, and that relationship had not been declared to Immigration.
(5) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(b) the applicant last entered Australia as the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(c) the applicant has married the Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen whom the applicant entered Australia to marry; and
(d) the applicant ceased to hold a substantive visa after marrying that Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(e) the applicant is the spouse of the sponsoring partner; and
(f) the applicant is sponsored:
(i) if the applicant’s spouse has turned 18—by the spouse; or
(ii) if the applicant’s spouse has not turned 18—by a parent or guardian of the spouse who:
(A) has turned 18; and
(B) is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
(6) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if the applicant:
(a) is the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(b) has married the sponsoring partner under a marriage that is recognised as valid for the purposes of the Act; and
(c) the applicant is sponsored:
(i) if the applicant’s spouse has turned 18—by the spouse; or
(ii) if the applicant’s spouse has not turned 18—by a parent or guardian of the spouse who:
(A) has turned 18; and
(B) is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(d) continues to be the spouse of the sponsoring partner.
(7) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(b) the applicant has married the sponsoring partner under a marriage that is recognised as valid for the purposes of the Act; and
(c) the sponsoring partner has died; and
(d) the applicant satisfies the Minister that the applicant would have continued to be the spouse of the sponsoring partner if the sponsoring partner had not died; and
(e) the applicant has developed close business, cultural or personal ties in Australia.
(8) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(b) the applicant has married the sponsoring partner under a marriage that is recognised as valid for the purposes of the Act; and
(c) the relationship between the applicant and the sponsoring partner has ceased; and
(d) any 1 or more of the following:
(i) the applicant;
(ii) a member of the family unit of the applicant who has made a combined application with the applicant;
(iii) a dependent child of the sponsoring partner or of the applicant or of both of them;
has suffered family violence committed by the sponsoring partner.
(9) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(b) the applicant has been the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(c) while that visa was valid, the applicant married the sponsoring partner under a marriage that is recognised as valid for the purposes of the Act; and
(d) the relationship between the applicant and the sponsoring partner has ceased; and
(e) any 1 or more of the following:
(i) the applicant;
(ii) a member of the family unit of the applicant who has made a combined application with the applicant;
(iii) a dependent child of the sponsoring partner or of the applicant or of both of them;
has suffered family violence committed by the sponsoring partner.
Note: For special provisions relating to family violence, see Division 1.5.
820.212
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of:
(ii) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iv) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since entering Australia was:
(i) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(ii) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iv) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
the applicant has substantially complied with the conditions to which that visa was subject.
820.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
820.221
(1) In the case of an applicant referred to in subclause 820.211(2), (5), (6), (7), (8) or (9), the applicant either:
(a) continues to meet the requirements of the applicable subclause; or
(b) meets the requirements of subclause (2) or (3).
(2) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if the applicant:
(a) would continue to meet the requirements of subclause 820.211(2), (5) or (6) except that the sponsoring partner has died; and
(b) satisfies the Minister that the applicant would have continued to be the spouse or de facto partner of the sponsoring partner if the sponsoring partner had not died; and
(c) has developed close business, cultural or personal ties in Australia.
(3) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant would continue to meet the requirements of subclause 820.211(2), (5) or (6) except that the relationship between the applicant and the sponsoring partner has ceased; and
(b) either or both of the following circumstances applies:
(i) either or both of the following:
(A) the applicant;
(B) a dependent child of the sponsoring partner or of the applicant or of both of them;
has suffered family violence committed by the sponsoring partner;
(ii) the applicant:
(A) has custody or joint custody of, or access to; or
(B) has a residence order or contact order made under the Family Law Act 1975 relating to;
at least 1 child in respect of whom the sponsoring partner:
(C) has been granted joint custody or access by a court; or
(D) has a residence order or contact order made under the Family Law Act 1975; or
(E) has an obligation under a child maintenance order made under the Family Law Act 1975, or any other formal maintenance obligation.
Note: For special provisions relating to family violence, see Division 1.5.
(4) If paragraph 820.211(2)(c), (5)(f) or (6)(c) requires the applicant to be sponsored:
(a) the sponsorship has been approved by the Minister and is still in force; and
(b) the sponsor has consented to the disclosure by the Department, to each applicant included in the sponsorship, of any conviction of the sponsor for a relevant offence (within the meaning of subregulation 1.20KC(2)).
Note 1: Regulations 1.20J, 1.20KA, 1.20KB and 1.20KC limit the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships.
Note 2: The sponsor may be asked to consent to the disclosure mentioned in paragraph (b) on the approved form required to be completed by the sponsor in relation to the visa application.
(5) For the purposes of subclause (4), the conviction of the sponsor for a relevant offence is to be disregarded if:
(a) the conviction has been quashed or otherwise nullified; or
(b) both:
(i) the sponsor has been pardoned in relation to the conviction; and
(ii) the effect of that pardon is that the sponsor is taken never to have been convicted of the offence.
820.221A
Unless the applicant:
(a) is, or has been, the holder of a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(b) is seeking to remain permanently in Australia on the basis of the applicant’s marriage to the person who was specified as the intended spouse in the application that resulted in the grant of that Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa;
the sponsorship of the applicant under clause 820.211 has been approved by the Minister.
Note: Regulations 1.20J, 1.20KA, 1.20KB and 1.20KC limit the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships.
820.223
(1) The applicant:
(a) subject to subclause (2)—satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007 and 4009; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to an applicant referred to in subclause 820.211(5).
820.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 820 visa is a person who:
(a) subject to subclause (2)—satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007 and 4009; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019; and
(c) satisfies public interest criterion 4020.
(1A) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 820 visa is a person who:
(a) subject to subclause (2)—satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
(2) Paragraphs (1)(a) and (1A) (a) do not apply to an applicant who:
(a) is a dependent child of an applicant referred to in subclause 820.211(5); and
(b) entered Australia as the holder of a visa of the same class as the visa held by that other applicant.
820.225
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
820.226
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020 and 4021.
820.3—Secondary criteria
Note: A dependent child, or a member of the family unit, of an applicant who satisfies the primary criteria is also eligible for the grant of the visa if the child or member of the family unit satisfies the secondary criteria.
820.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
820.311
The applicant is:
(a) either:
(i) a dependent child of a person who has applied for a Partner (Residence) (Class BS) visa; or
(ii) a member of the family unit of a person who:
(A) is the holder of, or has been the holder of, a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa; and
(B) has applied for a Partner (Residence) (Class BS) visa; and
(b) the sponsorship (if any) in respect of that person includes the applicant; and
(c) the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant a visa to the person.
820.312
In the case of an applicant who is not the holder of a substantive visa—either:
(a) the applicant:
(i) entered Australia as the holder of a Subclass 995 (Diplomatic) visa or as a special purpose visa holder who at the time of entry met the requirements of subclause 820.211(2A); and
(ii) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002; or
(b) the applicant satisfies Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004, unless the Minister is satisfied that there are compelling reasons for not applying those criteria.
820.313
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of:
(ii) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iv) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since entering Australia was:
(i) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(ii) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(iv) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
the applicant has substantially complied with the conditions to which that visa was subject.
820.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
820.321
In the case of an applicant referred to in clause 820.311, the applicant:
(a) is a person who is dependent on, or a member of the family unit of, another person who having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 820 (Partner) visa (the person who satisfies the primary criteria); or
(b) is a person to whom each of the following applies:
(i) the person made a combined application with the person who satisfies the primary criteria;
(ii) subsequent to the combined application being made, the person was found by the Minister not to be dependent on, or a member of the family unit of, the person who satisfies the primary criteria;
(iii) subsequent to the person who satisfies the primary criteria being granted a Subclass 820 (Partner) visa and a Subclass 801 (Partner) visa—the Tribunal found the person to be dependent on, or a member of the family unit of, the person who satisfies the primary criteria.
820.323
(1) The applicant:
(a) subject to subclause (2)—satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007 and 4009; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to an applicant referred to in subclause 820.311 who:
(a) is a dependent child of another applicant referred to in subclause 820.211(5); and
(b) entered Australia as the holder of a visa of the same class as the visa held by that other applicant.
820.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
820.325
The sponsorship mentioned in paragraph 820.311(b) has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
820.326
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020 and 4021.
820.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
820.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
820.5—When visa is in effect
820.511
Temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia until:
(a) the holder is notified that his or her application for a Subclass 801 (Partner) visa has been decided; or
(b) that application is withdrawn.
820.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 835—Remaining Relative
835.1—Interpretation
835.111
In this Part:
Australian relative means a relative of the applicant who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Note: Australian relative, dependent child, eligible New Zealand citizen and settled are defined in regulation 1.03. Remaining relative is defined in regulation 1.15. De facto partner is defined in section 5CB of the Act (also see regulations 1.09A and 2.03A) and spouse is defined in section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A).
835.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need only satisfy the secondary criteria.
835.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
835.211
The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002.
835.212
The applicant is a remaining relative of an Australian relative.
835.213
The applicant is sponsored:
(a) by the Australian relative, if the Australian relative:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; or
(b) by the spouse or de facto partner of the Australian relative, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; and
(iv) cohabits with the Australian relative.
835.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
835.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 835.212.
835.222
The Minister is satisfied that an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
835.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
835.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 835 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 835 visa:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
835.225
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
835.226
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
835.227
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
Note: The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 835.213.
835.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person.
835.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
835.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for an Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in the application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 835.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
835.312
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(a) is in force; and
(b) includes sponsorship of the applicant.
835.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
835.321
The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 835 visa.
835.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
835.323
The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
835.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
835.325
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(a) is in force; and
(b) includes sponsorship of the applicant;
whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
835.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
835.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
835.5—When visa is in effect
835.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
835.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 836—Carer
836.1—Interpretation
836.111
In this Part:
Australian relative means a relative of the applicant who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Note: dependent child, eligible New Zealand citizen and settled are defined in regulation 1.03, and carer is defined in regulation 1.15AA.
836.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need only satisfy the secondary criteria.
836.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
836.211
The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002.
836.212
The applicant claims to be the carer of an Australian relative.
836.213
The applicant is sponsored
(a) by the Australian relative, if the Australian relative:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; or
(b) by the spouse or de facto partner of the Australian relative, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; and
(iv) cohabits with the Australian relative.
836.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
836.221
The applicant is a carer of a person referred to in clause 836.212.
836.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
836.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 836 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 836 visa:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
836.225
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
836.226
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
836.227
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 836.213 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
836.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person.
836.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
836.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for an Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in the application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 836.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
836.312
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 836.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant.
836.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
836.321
The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 836 visa.
836.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
836.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
836.325
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 836.312 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
836.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
836.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted, unless the applicant is a person in relation to whom the Minister has determined that the second instalment of the visa application charge should not be paid because the Minister is satisfied that payment of the instalment has caused, or is likely to cause, severe financial hardship to the applicant or to the person of whom the applicant is a carer.
836.5—When visa is in effect
836.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
836.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 837—Orphan Relative
837.1—Interpretation
837.111
In this Part:
Australian relative means a relative of the applicant who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Note: dependent child, eligible New Zealand citizen, relative and settled are defined in regulation 1.03, orphan relative is defined in regulation 1.14, de facto partner is defined in section 5CB of the Act (also see regulation 1.09A), and spouse is defined in section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A).
837.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need only satisfy the secondary criteria.
837.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
837.211
If the applicant is a person to whom section 48 of the Act applies, the applicant:
(a) has not been refused a visa or had a visa cancelled under section 501 of the Act; and
(b) since last applying for a substantive visa:
(i) has become an orphan relative of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(ii) became an orphan relative of the person mentioned in subparagraph (i) and is no longer an orphan relative only because the applicant has been adopted by that person.
837.212
The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002.
837.213
The applicant:
(a) is an orphan relative of an Australian relative of the applicant; or
(b) is not an orphan relative only because the applicant has been adopted by the Australian relative mentioned in paragraph (a).
837.214
The applicant is sponsored:
(a) by the Australian relative, if the relative:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident, or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(b) by the spouse or de facto partner of the Australian relative, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) cohabits with the Australian relative.
837.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
837.221
The applicant:
(a) continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 837.213; or
(b) does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 18.
837.222
If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the applicant, the Minister is satisfied that the assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
837.223
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021.
837.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 837 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 837 visa:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
837.225
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
837.226
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 837.214 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
Note: Regulation 1.20KB limits the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships.
837.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person.
837.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
837.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for a Child (Residence) (Class BT) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in the application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 837.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
837.312
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 837.214 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant.
837.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
837.321
The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 837 visa.
837.322
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021.
837.323
If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, the Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to that person, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
837.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
837.325
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 837.312 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
837.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
837.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
837.5—When visa is in effect
837.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
837.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 838—Aged Dependent Relative
838.1—Interpretation
838.111
In this Part:
Australian relative means a relative of the applicant who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Note: aged dependent relative, dependent child, eligible New Zealand citizen and settled are defined in regulation 1.03.
838.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
838.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
838.211
The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies Schedule 3 criterion 3002.
838.212
The applicant is an aged dependent relative of an Australian relative.
838.213
The applicant is sponsored:
(a) by the Australian relative, if the Australian relative:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; or
(b) by the spouse or de facto partner of the Australian relative, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled New Zealand citizen; and
(iii) is usually resident in Australia; and
(iv) cohabits with the Australian relative.
838.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
838.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 838.212.
838.222
The Minister is satisfied that an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
838.223
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4019, 4020 and 4021.
838.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 838 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 838 visa satisfies:
(a) public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) public interest criterion 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
838.225
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
838.226
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
838.227
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 838.213 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
838.3—Secondary criteria
Note: If any member of a family unit satisfies the primary criteria, the other members of the family unit are eligible for the grant of the visa if they satisfy the secondary criteria and their applications are made before the Minister has decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the first person.
838.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
838.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for an Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 838.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
838.312
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 838.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant.
838.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
838.321
The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 838 visa.
838.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
838.323
The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
838.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
838.325
The sponsorship mentioned in clause 838.312 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force.
838.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
838.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
838.5—When visa is in effect
838.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
838.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 851—Resolution of Status
851.1—Interpretation
Note: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
851.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria have to be satisfied by all applicants for Subclass 851 visas.
851.21—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
851.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
851.221
The applicant has undergone a medical examination carried out by any of the following (a relevant medical practitioner):
(a) a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth;
(b) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph;
(c) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph.
851.222
The applicant:
(a) has undergone a chest x‑ray examination conducted by a medical practitioner who is qualified as a radiologist in Australia; or
(b) is under 11 years of age and is not a person in respect of whom a relevant medical practitioner has requested such an examination; or
(c) is a person:
(i) who is confirmed by a relevant medical practitioner to be pregnant; and
(ii) who has been examined for tuberculosis by a chest clinic officer employed by a health authority of a State or Territory; and
(iii) who has signed an undertaking to place herself under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory and to undergo any necessary treatment; and
(iv) who the Minister is satisfied should not be required to undergo a chest x‑ray examination at this time.
851.223
A relevant medical practitioner:
(a) has considered:
(i) the results of any tests carried out for the purposes of the medical examination required under clause 851.221; and
(ii) the radiological report (if any) required under clause 851.222 in respect of the applicant; and
(b) if he or she is not a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth and considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, has referred any relevant results and reports to a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth.
851.224
If a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, arrangements have been made, on the advice of the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth, to place the applicant under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory to undergo any necessary treatment.
851.225
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002 and 4003A; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
851.226
If the applicant was taken to have made an application because the criteria in item 4 of the table in subregulation 2.07AQ(3) were satisfied, the applicant and the other person mentioned in that item are members of the family unit.
851.227
If the criteria in item 3 of the table in paragraph 1127AA(3)(c) of Schedule 1 were satisfied, the applicant and the other person mentioned in that item are members of the same family unit.
851.3—Secondary criteria
Note: There are no secondary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 851 visa.
851.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
851.411
The applicant must be in Australia.
851.5—When visa is in effect
851.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
851.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 852—Referred Stay (Permanent)
852.1—Interpretation
Note 1: Regulation 1.03 provides that member of the immediate family has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12AA.
Note 2: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
852.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of an immediate family. The other members of the immediate family who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
852.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
852.211
The applicant is taken to have made a valid application for a Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) visa under subregulation 2.07AK(2) in accordance with subregulation 2.07AK(3).
852.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
852.222
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4007; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
852.223
The requirements of paragraphs 2.07AK(3)(d), (e) and (f) continue to be met in relation to the applicant.
852.224
Each member of the immediate family of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 852 (Referred Stay (Permanent)) visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4007; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
852.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the immediate family of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
852.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
852.311
The applicant is a member of the immediate family of a person who is taken, under subregulation 2.07AK(2), to have made a valid application for a Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) visa in accordance with subregulation 2.07AK(3).
Note: See regulation 2.07AK for how an application for a Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) visa is taken to have been validly made.
852.312
The Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant a Subclass 852 (Referred Stay (Permanent)) visa to the person mentioned in clause 852.311.
852.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
852.321
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4007; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
852.322
The applicant continues to be a member of the immediate family of the person mentioned in clause 852.311.
852.323
The person mentioned in clause 852.311 has been granted a Subclass 852 (Referred Stay (Permanent)) visa.
852.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
852.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
852.411
The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted.
852.5—When visa is in effect
852.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
852.6—Conditions
852.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted, first entry must be made before a date specified for this clause by the Minister.
Subclass 858—Distinguished Talent
858.1—Interpretation
Note: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
858.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
858.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
858.211
(1) The applicant is not the holder of:
(a) a visa of one of the following classes or subclasses:
(i) Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD);
(iia) Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM);
(iii) Sponsored (Visitor) (Class UL);
(iva) Superyacht Crew (Temporary) (Class UW);
(v) Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist));
(vi) Tourist (Class TR);
(vii) Visitor (Class TV);
(viii) Subclass 600 (Visitor); or
(b) a special purpose visa; or
(c) a Subclass 456 (Business (Short Stay)) visa.
(2) If the applicant is not the holder of a substantive visa:
(a) the applicant satisfies Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004; and
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was not:
(i) a visa of one of the following classes or subclasses:
(A) Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD);
(BA) Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM);
(C) Sponsored (Visitor) (Class UL);
(DA) Superyacht Crew (Temporary) (Class UW);
(E) Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist));
(F) Tourist (Class TR);
(G) Visitor (Class TV);
(H) Subclass 600 (Visitor); or
(ii) a special purpose visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 456 (Business (Short Stay)) visa.
858.212
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2) or (4).
(2) The applicant:
(a) has an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:
(i) a profession;
(ii) a sport;
(iii) the arts;
(iv) academia and research; and
(b) is still prominent in the area; and
(c) would be an asset to the Australian community; and
(d) would have no difficulty in obtaining employment, or in becoming established independently, in Australia in the area; and
(e) produces a completed approved form 1000; and
Note: An approved form 1000 requires the applicant’s record of achievement in an area (as mentioned in paragraph (a)) to be attested to by:
(a) an Australian citizen; or
(b) an Australian permanent resident; or
(c) an eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(d) an Australian organisation;
who has a national reputation in relation to the area.
(f) if the applicant has not turned 18, or is at least 55 years old, at the time of application—would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
(4) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if, in the opinion of the Minister, acting on the advice of:
(a) the Minister responsible for an intelligence or security agency within the meaning of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979; or
(b) the Director‑General of Security;
the applicant has provided specialised assistance to the Australian Government in matters of security.
858.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
858.221
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
858.223
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 858 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009 and 4010; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 858 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
858.224
If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant—
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
858.225
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
858.227
Unless the applicant meets the requirements of subclause 858.212(4):
(a) the applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020; and
(b) each member of the family unit of the applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020.
858.3—Secondary criteria
Note 1: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
Note 2: Whether a person is a member of the family unit of an applicant for a Distinguished Talent (Resident) (Class BX) visa who has not turned 18 is worked out under subregulation 1.12(2) or (7). Only subregulation 1.12(2) is relevant if the applicant has turned 18.
858.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
858.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) has applied for a Distinguished Talent (Residence) (Class BX) visa; and
(b) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the criteria in Subdivision 858.21;
and the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to that other person.
858.312
Any sponsorship or nomination given in respect of that other person includes the applicant.
858.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
858.321
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2), (3) or (4).
(2) The applicant meets the requirement of this subclause if the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person (the non‑dependent holder) who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 858 visa.
(3) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is the spouse or de facto partner of the non‑dependent holder; and
(b) the relationship between the non‑dependent holder and the applicant has ceased; and
(c) one or more of the following:
(i) the applicant;
(ii) a member of the family unit of the applicant who has made a combined application with the non‑dependent holder;
(iii) a dependent child of the applicant or of the non‑dependent holder;
has suffered family violence committed by the non‑dependent holder.
(4) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant is a member of the family unit of the spouse or de facto partner of the non‑dependent holder; and
(b) the spouse or de facto partner meets the requirements of subclause (3); and
(c) the applicant has made a combined application with the non‑dependent holder; and
(d) the spouse or de facto partner has been granted a Subclass 858 visa.
Note: For special provisions relating to family violence, see Division 1.5.
858.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
858.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
858.326
Unless the non‑dependent holder mentioned in clause 858.321 in relation to the applicant met the requirements of subclause 858.212(4), the applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020.
858.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
858.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
858.5—When visa is in effect
858.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
858.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 864—Contributory Aged Parent
864.1—Interpretation
864.111
In this Part, a reference to an applicant who is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa means a person:
(a) who, at the time of application, holds a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; or
(b) who has held a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application; or
(c) in relation to whom the Minister is satisfied that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to have been the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of the application.
Note: Australian permanent resident, aged parent, eligible New Zealand citizen, close relative, guardian, outstanding, parent visa and settled are defined in regulation 1.03, balance of family test is defined in regulation 1.05, parent is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act (also see regulation 1.14A), de facto partner is defined in section 5CB of the Act (also see regulation 1.09A), and spouse is defined in section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A).
864.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
864.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
864.211
(1) The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies criterion 3002.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to an applicant if the applicant withdrew an application for a Subclass 804 (Aged Parent) visa at the time of making the application for the Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa.
864.212
The applicant is:
(a) the aged parent of a person (the child) who is:
(i) a settled Australian citizen; or
(ii) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(iii) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(ab) the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa, and is the parent of a person (the child) who is:
(i) a settled Australian citizen; or
(ii) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(iii) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a person:
(i) who is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; and
(ii) who is no longer the parent of the child because the child has died; and
(iii) who is not the parent of another child; or
(c) a person:
(i) who is the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa; and
(ii) who was, before he or she was granted the substituted Subclass 600 visa, the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory) Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa that ceased to be in effect; and
(iii) who is no longer the parent of the child because the child has died; and
(iv) who is not the parent of another child; or
(d) a person:
(i) who is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; and
(ii) who, immediately before he or she was granted the Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa, was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa.
864.213
(1) The applicant is:
(a) sponsored in accordance with subclause (2) or (3); or
(b) taken, under subclause (4), to be sponsored in accordance with this clause; or
(c) satisfies the criterion in paragraph 864.212(c).
(2) If the child has turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child; or
(b) the child’s cohabiting spouse or de facto partner, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen.
(3) If the child has not turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child’s cohabiting spouse, if the spouse:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(c) if the child has a cohabiting spouse but the spouse has not turned 18—a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child’s spouse; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(d) a community organisation.
(4) The applicant is taken to be sponsored in accordance with this clause if:
(a) the applicant:
(i) is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; or
(ii) both:
(A) was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; and
(B) is the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application; and
(b) the person who sponsored the applicant for the Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa dies before the Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa ceases to be in effect; and
(c) there is no other sponsor available who could meet the requirements set out in subclause (2) or (3).
864.214
For an applicant who, at the time of application, is neither:
(a) the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; nor
(b) the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa;
the applicant satisfies the balance of family test.
864.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
864.221
(1) If the applicant met the requirement in paragraph 864.212(ab) at the time of application, the applicant continues to be the parent of the child mentioned in that paragraph.
(2) If the applicant met the requirement in paragraph 864.212(c) at the time of application, the applicant is not the parent of a child other than the child mentioned in subparagraph 864.212(c)(iii).
(3) If the applicant met another requirement in clause 864.212 at the time of application, the applicant continues to meet the requirement.
864.222
For an applicant who satisfies the criterion in paragraph 864.213(1)(a) or (b), if a sponsorship of the kind mentioned in subclause 864.213(2) or (3) was in force in relation to the applicant at the time of application, a sponsorship of that kind, approved by the Minister, is in force in relation to:
(a) the sponsor at the time of application; or
(b) another sponsor who meets the requirements set out in subclause 864.213(2) or (3);
whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
Note: The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in subclause 864.213(2) or (3).
864.222A
If clause 864.222 does not apply:
(a) the applicant was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; and
(b) a sponsor of the applicant who usually resides in Australia dies before a decision is made to grant, or to refuse to grant, the Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa; and
(c) there is no other sponsor available who meets the requirements set out in subclause 864.213(2) or (3).
864.223
If the applicant was not the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, the applicant satisfies the criteria mentioned for the applicant in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant was … | the criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4019, 4020 and 4021 |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4009, 4010, 4019, 4020 and 4021; and (b) 4007 or, if the applicant has previously held a Subclass 884 visa, such health checks as the Minister considers appropriate |
864.224
If the applicant was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, the applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4020 and 4021; and
(aa) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019; and
(b) has undergone any health checks that the Minister considers appropriate.
864.224A
Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 864 visa is a person who satisfies public interest criterion 4020.
864.225
If the applicant has previously been in Australia, the applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
864.226
The Minister is satisfied that an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
864.227
If the applicant was not the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa:
(a) must satisfy the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant; and
(b) if the member of the family unit has previously been in Australia—must satisfy the special return criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are … | and if the member of the family unit has previously been in Australia, the special return criteria are … |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009 and 4010; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | 5001, 5002 and 5010 |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4009 and 4010; and (b) either: (i) 4007; or (ii) if the member of the family unit has previously held a Subclass 884 visa, such health checks as the Minister considers appropriate; and (c) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | 5001, 5002 and 5010 |
864.228
If the applicant was not the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa must satisfy the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant was … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and (b) 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002 and 4003; and (b) 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
864.229
If a person (the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
864.230
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
864.3—Secondary criteria
864.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
864.311
Either:
(a) the applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 864.21; or
(b) each of the following applies:
(i) the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person (the other applicant) who:
(A) has applied for a Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) visa; and
(B) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the primary criteria in Subdivision 864.21;
(ii) the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the other applicant.
864.312
One of the following applies:
(a) the sponsorship mentioned in subclause 864.213(2) or (3) of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant;
(b) the person who satisfies the primary criteria, and the applicant, meet the requirements of subclause 864.213(4);
(c) the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child who was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of the application and:
(i) the contributory parent newborn child’s parent was granted a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa on the basis of meeting paragraph 864.222(b); or
(ii) the person who sponsored the contributory parent newborn child’s parent for the Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa died after that visa was granted.
864.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
864.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa.
864.322
One of the following applies:
(a) the sponsorship, mentioned in paragraph 864.222(a), that includes sponsorship of the applicant:
(i) has been approved by the Minister in relation to the applicant; and
(ii) is still in force in relation to the applicant;
(b) the person who satisfied the primary criteria at the time of decision met the requirements of paragraph 864.222(b) at the time of decision, and the applicant meets those requirements at the time of decision;
(c) the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child who meets the requirements of paragraph 864.312(c).
864.323
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
864.324
If the applicant was not the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, the applicant satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned for the applicant in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who is mentioned in clause 864.321, and the person was … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | 4004, 4005, 4009 and 4010 |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4009 and 4010; and (b) 4007 or, if the applicant has previously held a Subclass 884 visa, such health checks as the Minister considers appropriate |
864.325
If the applicant was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application, the applicant has undergone any health checks that the Minister considers appropriate.
864.326
If the applicant has previously been in Australia, the applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
864.327
The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
864.328
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
864.329
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
864.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
864.411
The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
864.5—When visa is in effect
864.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
864.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 866—Protection
866.1—Interpretation
Note 1: For member of the same family unit, see subsection 5(1) of the Act.
Note 2: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
866.2—Primary criteria
Note: All applicants must satisfy the primary criteria.
866.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
866.211
(1) Subclause (2) or (3) is satisfied.
(2) The applicant:
(a) claims that a criterion mentioned in paragraph 36(2)(a) or (aa) of the Act is satisfied in relation to the applicant; and
(b) makes specific claims as to why that criterion is satisfied.
Note: Paragraphs 36(2)(a) and (aa) of the Act set out criteria for the grant of protection visas to non‑citizens in respect of whom Australia has protection obligations.
(3) The applicant claims to be a member of the same family unit as a person:
(a) to whom subclause (2) applies; and
(b) who is an applicant for a Subclass 866 (Protection) visa.
Note: See paragraphs 36(2)(b) and (c) of the Act.
866.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
866.221
(1) Subclause (2) or (3) is satisfied.
(2) The Minister is satisfied that a criterion mentioned in paragraph 36(2)(a) or (aa) of the Act is satisfied in relation to the applicant.
Note: Paragraphs 36(2)(a) and (aa) of the Act set out criteria for the grant of protection visas to non‑citizens in respect of whom Australia has protection obligations.
(3) The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is a member of the same family unit as an applicant mentioned in subclause (2); and
(b) the applicant mentioned in subclause (2) has been granted a Subclass 866 (Protection) visa.
Note: See paragraphs 36(2)(b) and (c) of the Act.
866.223
The applicant has undergone a medical examination carried out by any of the following (a relevant medical practitioner):
(a) a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth;
(b) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph;
(c) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph.
866.224
The applicant:
(a) has undergone a chest x‑ray examination conducted by a medical practitioner who is qualified as a radiologist in Australia; or
(b) is under 11 years of age and is not a person in respect of whom a relevant medical practitioner has requested such an examination; or
(c) is a person:
(i) who is confirmed by a relevant medical practitioner to be pregnant; and
(ii) who has been examined for tuberculosis by a chest clinic officer employed by a health authority of a State or Territory; and
(iii) who has signed an undertaking to place herself under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory and to undergo any necessary treatment; and
(iv) who the Minister is satisfied should not be required to undergo a chest x‑ray examination at this time.
866.224A
A relevant medical practitioner:
(a) has considered:
(i) the results of any tests carried out for the purposes of the medical examination required under clause 866.223; and
(ii) the radiological report (if any) required under clause 866.224 in respect of the applicant; and
(b) if he or she is not a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth and considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, has referred any relevant results and reports to a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth.
866.224B
If a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth considers that the applicant has a disease or condition that is, or may result in the applicant being, a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community, arrangements have been made, on the advice of the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth, to place the applicant under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory to undergo any necessary treatment.
866.225
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001 and 4003A; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
866.226
The Minister is satisfied that the grant of the visa is in the national interest.
866.227
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2) or (3).
(2) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if the applicant, or a member of the family unit of the applicant, is not a person who has been offered a temporary stay in Australia by the Australian Government for the purpose of an application for a Temporary Safe Haven (Class UJ) visa as provided for in regulation 2.07AC.
(3) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if section 91K of the Act does not apply to the applicant’s application because of a determination made by the Minister under subsection 91L(1) of the Act.
866.230
(1) If the applicant is a child to whom subregulation 2.08(2) applies, subclause (2) is satisfied.
(2) The Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the applicant is a member of the same family unit as an applicant to whom subclause 866.221(2) applies; and
(b) the applicant to whom subclause 866.221(2) applies has been granted a Subclass 866 (Protection) visa.
Note 1: Subregulation 2.08(2) applies, generally, to a child born to a non‑citizen after the non‑citizen has applied for a visa but before the application is decided.
Note 2: Subclause 866.221(2) applies if the Minister is satisfied that Australia has protection obligations in respect of the applicant as mentioned in paragraph 36(2)(a) or (aa) of the Act.
866.231
The applicant has not been made an offer of a permanent stay in Australia as described in item 3 or 4 of the table in subregulation 2.07AQ(3).
866.232
The applicant does not hold a Resolution of Status (Class CD) visa.
866.3—Secondary criteria
Note: All applicants must satisfy the primary criteria.
866.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
866.411
The applicant must be in Australia.
866.5—When visa is in effect
866.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
866.6—Conditions
866.611
Condition 8559.
Subclass 884—Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)
884.1—Interpretation
Note: Australian permanent resident, aged parent, eligible New Zealand citizen, close relative, guardian, outstanding, parent visa and settled are defined in regulation 1.03, balance of family test is defined in regulation 1.05, parent is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act (also see regulation 1.14A), de facto partner is defined in section 5CB of the Act (also see regulation 1.09A), and spouse is defined in section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A).
884.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
884.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
884.211
(1) The applicant is:
(a) the holder of a substantive visa (other than a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa); or
(b) a person who:
(i) is not the holder of a substantive visa; and
(ii) immediately before ceasing to hold a substantive visa, was not the holder of a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa; and
(iii) satisfies criterion 3002.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to an applicant if the applicant withdrew an application for a Subclass 804 (Aged Parent) visa at the time of making the application for the Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa.
884.212
(1) The applicant is:
(a) either:
(i) the aged parent of a person (the child) who is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(ii) the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa and the parent of a person (the child) who is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; and
(b) sponsored in accordance with subclause (2) or (3).
(2) If the child has turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child; or
(b) the child’s cohabiting spouse or de facto partner, if the spouse or de facto partner:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen.
(3) If the child has not turned 18, the applicant is sponsored by:
(a) the child’s cohabiting spouse, if the spouse:
(i) has turned 18; and
(ii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(c) if the child has a cohabiting spouse but the spouse has not turned 18—a person who:
(i) is a relative or guardian of the child’s spouse; and
(ii) has turned 18; and
(iii) is:
(A) a settled Australian citizen; or
(B) a settled Australian permanent resident; or
(C) a settled eligible New Zealand citizen; or
(d) a community organisation.
884.213
If the applicant is not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa, the applicant satisfies the balance of family test.
884.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
884.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criterion in subclause 884.212(1).
884.222
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
Note: The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 884.212.
884.224
The applicant satisfies the public interest criteria mentioned for the applicant in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
884.225
If the applicant has previously been in Australia, the applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
884.226
Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa:
(a) must satisfy the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant; and
(b) if the member of the family unit has previously been in Australia—must satisfy the special return criteria mentioned in the item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are … | and if the member of the family unit has previously been in Australia, the special return criteria are … |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | 5001, 5002 and 5010 |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 | 5001, 5002 and 5010 |
884.227
Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa must satisfy the public interest criteria mentioned in the item in the table that applies to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant was … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the member of the family unit are ... |
| 1 | not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004; and (b) 4005, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
| 2 | the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002 and 4003; and (b) 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment for that criterion |
884.228
If a person (the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant.
884.229
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
884.3—Secondary criteria
884.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
884.311
Either:
(a) the applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 884.21; or
(b) each of the following applies:
(i) the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person (the other applicant) who:
(A) has applied for a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visa; and
(B) on the basis of the information provided in his or her application, appears to satisfy the primary criteria in Subdivision 884.21;
(ii) the Minister has not decided to grant or refuse to grant the visa to the other applicant.
884.312
A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(a) is in force; and
(b) includes sponsorship of the applicant.
884.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
884.321
Unless the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child, the applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa.
884.322
One of the following applies:
(a) a sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:
(i) is in force; and
(ii) includes sponsorship of the applicant;
whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.
(b) the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child who is sponsored by the person who sponsored the contributory parent newborn child’s parent for a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa or a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa, and the contributory parent newborn child’s sponsorship has been approved by the Minister;
(c) the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child who is taken to be sponsored in accordance with clause 884.322A.
884.322A
A contributory parent newborn child is taken to be sponsored if:
(a) the contributory parent newborn child’s parent is taken to be sponsored in accordance with subclause 864.213(4); or
(b) the following criteria apply in relation to the contributory parent newborn child’s parent:
(i) the parent is the holder of a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa at the time of the contributory parent newborn child’s application;
(ii) the person who sponsored the parent for the Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa has died; or
(c) the following criteria apply in relation to the contributory parent newborn child’s parent:
(i) at the time of the contributory parent newborn child’s application, the parent is the holder of:
(A) a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; or
(B) a bridging visa, and the last substantive visa held by that parent was a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa;
(ii) the person who sponsored the parent for the Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa has died.
884.323
For an applicant who is not a contributory parent newborn child, the applicant satisfies the criteria mentioned for the applicant in an item in the table that relates to the applicant.
| Item | If the applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who is mentioned in clause 884.321, and the person … | the public interest criteria to be satisfied by the applicant are ... |
| 1 | was not the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009 and 4010; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
| 2 | was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application | (a) 4001, 4002, 4003, 4007, 4009 and 4010; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—4019 |
884.324
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
884.325
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
884.326
If the applicant:
(a) is not a contributory parent newborn child; and
(b) has previously been in Australia;
the applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
884.327
If the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child, the applicant has undergone any health checks that the Minister considers appropriate.
884.328
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4020 and 4021.
884.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
884.411
If the applicant is not a contributory parent newborn child, the applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
884.412
If the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child, the applicant may be in Australia or outside Australia when the visa is granted.
884.5—When visa is in effect
884.511
If the applicant is not a contributory parent newborn child: temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia for 2 years from a date specified by the Minister for the purpose.
884.512
If the applicant is a contributory parent newborn child: temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia until a date specified by the Minister.
884.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 887—Skilled—Regional
887.1—Interpretation
887.111
(1) In this Part:
specified regional area, for an applicant who applies for a Subclass 887 visa, means a part of Australia identified in accordance with subclause (2) or (3).
(2) If an applicant applies for the Subclass 887 visa on the basis of having held:
(a) a Skilled—Designated Area‑sponsored (Provisional) (Class UZ) visa; or
(b) a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VC) visa that is subject to condition 8549; or
(c) a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VF) visa that is subject to condition 8549; or
(d) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa in relation to which:
(i) the application for the visa was made on or after 1 July 2010; and
(ii) the visa was granted in the period starting on 1 July 2010 and ending on 31 December 2010; and
(iii) the visa was granted on the basis that the requirements of subclause 475.222(3) were satisfied; or
(e) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa in relation to which:
(i) the application for the visa was made on or after 1 July 2010; and
(ii) the visa was granted in the period starting on 1 July 2010 and ending on 31 December 2010; and
(iii) the visa was granted on the basis that the requirements of subclause 487.225(3) were satisfied; or
(f) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa that is subject to condition 8549;
a specified regional area is a part of Australia that, at the time at which a visa of that kind was first granted to the applicant, was specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing under item 6701 of Schedule 6 or was a designated area.
(3) If an applicant applies for the Subclass 887 visa on the basis of having held:
(a) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VC) visa that is subject to condition 8539; or
(c) a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VF) visa that is subject to condition 8539; or
(d) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa in relation to which:
(i) the application for the visa was made on or after 1 July 2010; and
(ii) in making the application, the requirements of subitem 1228(3A) of Schedule 1 were satisfied; and
(iii) the visa was granted in the period starting on 1 July 2010 and ending on 31 December 2010; or
(e) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa in relation to which:
(i) the application for the visa was made on or after 1 July 2010; and
(ii) in making the application, the requirements of subitem 1229(3A) of Schedule 1 were satisfied; and
(iii) the visa was granted in the period starting on 1 July 2010 and ending on 31 December 2010; or
(f) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa that is subject to condition 8539;
a specified regional area is a part of Australia that, at the time at which a visa of that kind was first granted to the applicant, was specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing under item 6A1001 of Schedule 6A or item 6D101 of Schedule 6D.
887.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 applicant. Other applicants who are members of the family unit of the applicant who satisfies the primary criteria need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
887.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
887.211
The applicant meets the requirements set out in subitem 1136(7) of Schedule 1.
887.212
The applicant must have lived in a specified regional area for a total of at least 2 years as the holder of 1 or more of the following visas:
(a) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
(b) a Skilled—Designated Area‑sponsored (Provisional) (Class UZ) visa;
(c) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa;
(d) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa;
(e) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
(f) a Bridging A (Class WA) visa, or a Bridging B (Class WB) visa, that was granted on the basis of a valid application for:
(i) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(ii) a Skilled (Provisional) (Class VC) visa; or
(iii) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa.
887.213
The applicant must have worked full‑time in a specified regional area for a total of at least 1 year as the holder of 1 or more of the visas mentioned in clause 887.212.
887.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
887.221
(1) While the applicant was the holder of:
(a) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) a Skilled—Designated Area‑sponsored (Provisional) (Class UZ) visa; or
(c) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(d) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(e) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
the applicant must have substantially complied with the conditions to which that visa is or was subject.
(2) While a person included in the application (other than the applicant) was the holder of:
(a) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) a Skilled—Designated Area‑sponsored (Provisional) (Class UZ) visa; or
(c) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(d) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(e) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
that person must have substantially complied with the conditions to which that visa is or was subject.
887.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
887.224
The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
887.225
Each member of the family unit of the applicant, who is also an applicant for a Subclass 887 visa, is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010 and 4020; and
(aa) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019; and
(b) satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
887.226
Each member of the family unit of the applicant, who is not an applicant for a Subclass 887 visa, is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion.
887.227
If a person (the additional applicant):
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) is less than 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied for the additional applicant.
887.228
Grant of the visa would not result in either:
(a) the number of Subclass 887 visas granted in a financial year exceeding the maximum number of Subclass 887 visas, as determined by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph, that may be granted in that financial year; or
(b) the number of visas of particular classes (including Subclass 887) granted in a financial year exceeding the maximum number of visas of those classes, as determined by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph, that may be granted in that financial year.
887.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of an applicant who satisfies the primary criteria.
887.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
887.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 887.21 and made a combined application with that person.
887.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
887.321
The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 887 visa.
887.322
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
887.323
The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
887.324
If the applicant is less than 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
887.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
887.411
The applicant must be in Australia when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
887.5—When visa is in effect
887.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
887.6—Conditions: Nil.
Subclass 888—Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)
888.1—Interpretation
888.111
In this Part:
designated investment means an investment in a security that is specified for this Part by the Minister under regulation 5.19A.
Note 1: For AUD, fiscal year, ownership interest and qualifying business: see regulation 1.03.
Note 2: Regulation 1.03 also provides that member of the family unit has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12.
Note 3: main business is defined in regulation 1.11.
Note 4: For the beneficial ownership of an asset, eligible investment or ownership interest: see regulation 1.11A.
Note 5: Complying investment is defined in regulation 5.19B.
Note 6: Complying significant investment is defined in regulation 5.19C.
Note 7: Complying premium investment is defined in regulation 5.19D.
888.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 888 visa include criteria set out in streams.
If an applicant applies for a Subclass 888 visa in the Business Innovation stream, the criteria in Subdivisions 888.21 and 888.22 are the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
If an applicant applies for a Subclass 888 visa in the Investor stream, the criteria in Subdivisions 888.21 and 888.23 are the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
If an applicant applies for a Subclass 888 visa in the Significant Investor stream, the criteria in Subdivisions 888.21 and 888.24 are the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
If an applicant applies for a Subclass 888 visa in the Premium Investor stream, the criteria in Subdivisions 888.21 and 888.25 are the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
If an applicant applies for a Subclass 888 visa in the Entrepreneur stream, the criteria in Subdivisions 888.21 and 888.26 are the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
All criteria must be satisfied at the time a decision is made on the application.
888.21—Common criteria
Note: These criteria are for all applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa.
888.211
The applicant, and the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, do not have a history of involvement in business or investment activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia.
888.212
The nominating State or Territory government agency or the CEO of Austrade has not withdrawn the nomination.
888.213
The applicant genuinely has a realistic commitment to maintain business or investment activities in Australia.
888.214
The applicant, and the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, have a satisfactory record of compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth, and of each State or Territory in which the applicant operates a business and employs employees in the business, relating to the applicant’s business.
Note: Those laws include laws relating to taxation, superannuation and workplace relations.
888.215
(1) The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010, 4020 and 4021.
(2) If the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(3) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 888 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010 and 4020.
(4) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who:
(a) is an applicant for a Subclass 888 visa; and
(b) had turned 18 at the time of application;
satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(5) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who:
(a) is an applicant for a Subclass 888 visa; and
(b) has not turned 18;
satisfies public interest criteria 4015 and 4016.
(6) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 888 visa:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and
(b) satisfies public interest criterion 4007 unless it would be unreasonable to require the member to undergo assessment in relation to the criterion.
888.216
(1) The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 888 visa satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
888.22—Criteria for Business Innovation stream
Note: These criteria are only for applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa in the Business Innovation stream.
888.221
The applicant has been in Australia, as the holder of one or more visas mentioned in the table in subitem 1104BA(4) of Schedule 1, for a total period of at least one year in the 2 years immediately before the application was made.
888.222
(1) The applicant (the current applicant):
(a) had an ownership interest in at least one actively operating main business in Australia during the 2 years immediately before the application was made; and
(b) continues to have the ownership interest in the actively operating main business.
(2) If the current applicant acquired the ownership interest from another person who was an applicant for, or held, a Business Skills (Permanent) (Class EC) visa or a Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF) visa at the time of the acquisition, the current applicant must have held the ownership interest with that person as a joint interest for at least one year before the current applicant’s application was made.
888.223
An Australian Business Number has been obtained for each business mentioned in subclause 888.222(1).
888.224
Each Business Activity Statement required by the Commissioner of Taxation during the 2 years immediately before the application was made has been submitted to the Commissioner and has been included in the application.
888.225
(1) If the nominating State or Territory government agency has not determined that there are exceptional circumstances:
(a) the requirements in at least 2 of subclauses (2) to (4) are met; and
(b) the requirement in subclause (5) is met.
(2) The assets owned by the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, in the main business or main businesses in Australia:
(a) had a net value of at least AUD200 000 throughout the period of 12 months immediately before the application was made; and
(b) continue to have a net value of at least AUD200 000; and
(c) were lawfully acquired.
(3) In the period of 12 months immediately before the application was made:
(a) the main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia, of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together provided employment in Australia to 2 or more employees for a total number of hours that was at least the total number of hours that would have been worked by 2 full‑time employees; and
(b) each employee whose employment is used to work out that total number of hours:
(i) was not the applicant or a member of the family unit of the applicant during that period; and
(ii) was an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or the holder of a valid New Zealand passport during that period.
(4) The business and personal assets in Australia of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together:
(a) had a net value of at least AUD600 000 in the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application was made; and
(b) continue to have a net value of at least AUD600 000; and
(c) were lawfully acquired.
(5) The main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia, of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, had an annual turnover of at least AUD300 000 in the 12 months immediately before the application was made.
888.226
(1) Subclause (2) or (3) applies.
(2) All of the following apply:
(a) the nominating State or Territory government agency has determined that there are exceptional circumstances;
(b) the requirements set out in at least 2 of subclauses 888.225(2) to (4) have been met;
(c) the applicant:
(i) resides in an area specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subparagraph; and
(ii) operates the applicant’s main business or businesses in Australia in the area.
(3) Both of the following apply:
(a) the nominating State or Territory government agency has determined that there are exceptional circumstances;
(b) the requirement set out in subclause 888.225(5) has been met.
888.23—Criteria for Investor stream
Note: These criteria are only for applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa in the Investor stream.
888.231
The applicant has been in Australia, as the holder of a visa mentioned in the table in subitem 1104BA(5) of Schedule 1, for a total period of at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before the application was made.
888.232
The designated investment made by the applicant for the purpose of satisfying a criterion for the grant of a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa has been held continuously in the name of the applicant, or in the names of the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, for:
(a) if the Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa was granted on the basis of an application made before 1 July 2015—at least 3 years and 11 months; or
(b) if the Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa was granted on the basis of an application made on or after 1 July 2015—at least 4 years.
888.24—Criteria for Significant Investor stream
Note: These criteria are only for applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa in the Significant Investor stream.
888.241
(1) At the time of application:
(a) the applicant has held a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Significant Investor stream for a continuous period of 4 years; or
(b) the applicant has held a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Significant Investor stream and one or more Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visas in the Significant Investor Extension stream for a continuous period of 4 years; or
(c) the applicant:
(i) has held, for a continuous period of 3 years and 11 months, a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Significant Investor stream applied for before 1 July 2015; and
(ii) has not held a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Significant Investor Extension stream granted on the basis of the visa mentioned in subparagraph (i).
(2) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2A) or (2B).
(2A) Both of the following apply:
(a) the most recent Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream held by the applicant (which may be the visa currently held by the applicant) was granted on the basis of an application made before 1 July 2015;
(b) the applicant has held, for the whole of the period during which the applicant has held the visas or visa mentioned in subclause (1), a complying investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19B as in force at the time the application mentioned in paragraph (a) was made.
(2B) Both of the following apply:
(a) the most recent Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream held by the applicant (which may be the visa currently held by the applicant) was granted on the basis of an application made on or after 1 July 2015;
(b) the applicant has held, for the whole of the period during which the applicant has held the visas or visa mentioned in subclause (1), a complying significant investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19C as in force at the time the application mentioned in paragraph (a) was made.
(3) For any part of the investment mentioned in subclause (2A) or (2B) for the applicant that is, or was, a direct investment in an Australian proprietary company:
(a) if the period of the direct investment was less than 2 years, the company was a qualifying business for the whole period; or
(b) if the period of the direct investment was 2 years or more, the company was a qualifying business for at least 2 years; or
(c) if the company has been unable to operate as a qualifying business, the Minister is satisfied that the applicant made a genuine attempt to operate the business as a qualifying business.
(4) The applicant has given the Minister:
(a) if subclause (2A) applies to the applicant—a completed copy of approved form 1413 for each investment in a managed fund on which the investment mentioned in that subclause is based; or
(b) if subclause (2B) applies to the applicant—evidence that the applicant holds an investment as required for that subclause.
Note: Approved form 1413 includes a declaration that the investments made by a managed fund for the benefit of clients are limited to one or more of the purposes specified by the Minister for paragraph 5.19B(2)(c).
888.242
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2) or (3).
(2) The applicant has been in Australia for at least the number of days worked out by adding the results of paragraphs (a) and (b):
(a) 40 multiplied by the number of complete years in the period in which the applicant has held a Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream; and
(b) 40 multiplied by the number of years (if any) (treating a part of a year as 1 year) in the period in which the applicant has held a Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor Extension stream.
(3) The applicant’s spouse or de facto partner has been in Australia on a Subclass 188 visa, granted on the basis that the applicant held a Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream or the Significant Investor Extension stream, for at least the number of days worked out by adding the results of paragraphs (a) and (b):
(a) 180 multiplied by the number of complete years in the period in which the applicant held a Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream; and
(b) 180 multiplied by the number of years (if any) (treating a part of a year as 1 year) in which the applicant held a Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor Extension stream.
Note: It is not necessary for the applicant to have been in Australia for 40 days in each year in the period or the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner to have been in Australia for 180 days in each year in the period.
888.25—Criteria for Premium Investor stream
Note: These criteria are only for applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa in the Premium Investor stream.
888.251
(1) At the time of application the applicant has held a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Premium Investor stream for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
(2) For the whole of the period during which the applicant has held the visa mentioned in subclause (1), the applicant has held a complying premium investment (within the meaning of regulation 5.19D as in force at the time the application for that visa was made) except any part of the investment that is a philanthropic contribution.
(3) For any part of the complying premium investment (except any part of the investment that is a philanthropic contribution) that is, or was, a direct investment in an Australian proprietary company:
(a) the company was a qualifying business for the whole period; or
(b) if the company has been unable to operate as a qualifying business, the Minister is satisfied that the applicant made a genuine attempt to operate the business as a qualifying business.
(4) The applicant has given the Minister evidence that the investment complies with the requirements set out in regulation 5.19D as in force at the time of application.
888.26—Criteria for Entrepreneur stream
Note: These criteria are only for applicants seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 888 visa in the Entrepreneur stream.
888.261
(1) At the time of application the applicant:
(a) holds a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Entrepreneur stream and has done so for a continuous period of at least 4 years; and
(b) has resided in Australia for at least 2 years of the 4 years.
(2) The applicant has demonstrated overall a successful record of undertaking, whether alone or by participating in a business, activities of an entrepreneurial nature (disregarding activities specified in an instrument made under subregulation 5.19E(6) for the purposes of paragraph 5.19E(2)(b)):
(a) in Australia; and
(b) while holding a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Entrepreneur stream.
(3) In determining the success of the applicant’s record for the purposes of subclause (2), the Minister must have regard to the following (without limitation):
(a) the number of Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents that are employed in Australia in relation to the activities;
(b) the level and nature of ongoing funding of, or investment in, the activities;
(c) the annual turnover of businesses related to the activities.
888.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria are for applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria. All criteria must be satisfied at the time a decision is made on the application.
888.31—Criteria
888.311
The applicant:
(a) is a member of the family unit of a person who holds a Subclass 888 visa granted on the basis of satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of the visa; and
(b) made a combined application with that person.
888.312
(1) The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4010, 4020 and 4021.
(2) If the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(3) If the applicant has not turned 18, the applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4017 and 4018.
888.313
The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001, 5002 and 5010.
888.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
888.411
The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted, but not in immigration clearance.
Note: The second instalment of visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
888.5—When visa is in effect
888.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
888.6—Conditions
888.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted:
(a) first entry must be made before the date specified by the Minister; and
(b) if the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria for the grant of the visa, condition 8515 may be imposed.
Subclass 890—Business Owner
890.1—Interpretation
Note 1: AUD, ownership interest and qualifying business are defined in regulation 1.03 and main business is defined in regulation 1.11.
Note 2: As to beneficial ownership of an asset or ownership interest, see regulation 1.11A.
Note 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that member of the family unit has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12. Subregulations 1.12(2) and (5) are relevant for applicants for a Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF) visa.
Note 4: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
890.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
890.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
890.211
(1) The applicant has had, and continues to have, an ownership interest in 1 or more actively operating main businesses in Australia for at least 2 years immediately before the application is made.
(2) For each business to which subclause (1) applies:
(a) an Australian Business Number has been obtained; and
(b) all Business Activity Statements required by the Australian Taxation Office (the ATO) for the period mentioned in subclause (1) have been submitted to the ATO and have been included in the application.
890.212
The assets of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, in the main business or main businesses in Australia:
(a) have a net value of at least AUD100 000; and
(b) had a net value of at least AUD100 000 throughout the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application is made; and
(c) have been lawfully acquired by the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together.
890.213
In the 12 months immediately before the application is made, the applicant’s main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia together, had an annual turnover of at least AUD300 000.
890.214
In the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application is made, the main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia, of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together:
(a) provided an employee, or employees, with a total number of hours of employment at least equivalent to the total number of hours that would have been worked by 2 full‑time employees over that period of 12 months; and
(b) provided those hours of employment to an employee, or employees, who:
(i) were not the applicant or a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(ii) were Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand passport holders.
890.215
The net value of the business and personal assets in Australia of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, is, and has been throughout the 12 months immediately before the application is made, at least AUD250 000.
890.216
Neither the applicant nor his or her spouse or de facto partner (if any) has a history of involvement in business activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia.
890.217
The applicant has been in Australia as the holder of 1 of the visas mentioned in paragraph 1104B(3)(d) of Schedule 1 for a total of at least 1 year in the 2 years immediately before the application is made.
890.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
890.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clauses 890.211, 890.215 and 890.216.
890.222
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
890.223
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 890 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 890 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4020.
(3) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was not the holder of a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR) satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(4) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was the holder of visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR) satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
890.224
If a person:
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the person.
890.3—Secondary criteria
Note: The secondary criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
890.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
890.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of, and has made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 890.21.
890.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
890.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) is the person with whom a combined application was made; and
(b) having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 890 visa.
890.322
(1) The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) If the applicant, at the time of application, was not the holder of a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR), the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(3) If the applicant, at the time of application, was the holder of a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR), the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
890.323
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
890.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
890.411
(1) If the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, the applicant must be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
(2) If the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
890.5—When visa is in effect
890.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
890.6—Conditions
890.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted and the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria:
(a) first entry must be made before a date specified by the Minister for the purpose; and
(b) condition 8515 may be imposed.
Subclass 891—Investor
891.1—Interpretation
891.111
In this Part:
designated investment means an investment in a security specified by the Minister under regulation 5.19A for this Part.
Note 1: AUD, fiscal year, ownership interest and qualifying business are defined in regulation 1.03.
Note 2: As to beneficial ownership of an asset or ownership interest, see regulation 1.11A.
Note 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that member of the family unit has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12. Subregulations 1.12(2) and (5) are relevant for applicants for a Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF) visa.
891.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
891.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
891.211
Neither the applicant nor his or her spouse or de facto partner (if any) has a history of involvement in business or investment activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia.
891.212
The applicant has been in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa for a total of at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before the application is made.
891.213
The applicant genuinely has a realistic commitment, after the grant of a Subclass 891 visa, to continue to maintain business or investment activity in Australia.
891.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
891.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clauses 891.211 and 891.213.
891.222
The designated investment made by the applicant for the purpose of satisfying a requirement for the grant of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa has been held continuously in the name of the applicant, or in the names of the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, for at least 4 years.
891.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
891.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 891 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 891 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4020.
(3) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was not the holder of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(4) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was the holder of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
891.225
If a person:
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the person.
891.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
891.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
891.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 891.21.
891.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
891.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) is the person with whom a combined application was made; and
(b) having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 891 visa.
891.322
(1) The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) If the applicant, at the time of application, was not the holder of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(3) If the applicant, at the time of application, was the holder of a Subclass 162 (Investor (Provisional)) visa, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
891.323
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
891.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
891.411
(1) If the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, the applicant must be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
(2) If the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
891.5—When visa is in effect
891.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
891.6—Conditions
891.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted and the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria:
(a) first entry must be made before a date specified by the Minister for the purpose; and
(b) condition 8515 may be imposed.
Subclass 892—State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner
892.1—Interpretation
Note 1: appropriate regional authority, AUD, ownership interest and qualifying business are defined in regulation 1.03 and main business is defined in regulation 1.11.
Note 2: As to beneficial ownership of an asset or ownership interest, see regulation 1.11A.
Note 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that member of the family unit has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12. Subregulations 1.12(2) and (5) are relevant for applicants for a Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF) visa.
Note 4: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
892.2——Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
892.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
892.211
(1) The applicant has had, and continues to have, an ownership interest in 1 or more actively operating main businesses in Australia for at least 2 years immediately before the application is made.
(2) For each business to which subclause (1) applies:
(a) an Australian Business Number has been obtained; and
(b) all Business Activity Statements required by the Australian Taxation Office (the ATO) for the period mentioned in subclause (1) have been submitted to the ATO and have been included in the application.
892.212
Unless the appropriate regional authority has determined that there are exceptional circumstances, the applicant meets at least 2 of the following requirements:
(a) in the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application is made, the main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia, of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together:
(i) provided an employee, or employees, with a total number of hours of employment at least equivalent to the total number of hours that would have been worked by 1 full‑time employee over that period of 12 months; and
(ii) provided those hours of employment to an employee, or employees, who:
(A) were not the applicant or a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(B) were Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand passport holders;
(b) the business and personal assets in Australia of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together:
(i) have a net value of at least AUD250 000; and
(ii) had a net value of at least AUD250 000 throughout the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application is made; and
(iii) have been lawfully acquired by the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together;
(c) the assets owned by the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, in the main business or main businesses in Australia:
(i) have a net value of at least AUD75 000; and
(ii) had a net value of at least AUD75 000 throughout the period of 12 months ending immediately before the application is made; and
(iii) have been lawfully acquired by the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, or the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together.
892.213
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2) or (3).
(2) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if, in the 12 months immediately before the application is made, the applicant’s main business in Australia, or main businesses in Australia together, had an annual turnover of at least AUD200 000.
(3) An applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if:
(a) the applicant meets at least 2 of the requirements set out in paragraphs 892.212(a), (b) and (c); and
(b) the applicant resides in, and operates the applicant’s main business or businesses in Australia in, an area specified in an instrument in writing made by the Minister for this paragraph; and
(c) the appropriate regional authority has determined that there are exceptional circumstances for this subclause.
892.214
Neither the applicant nor his or her spouse or de facto partner (if any) has a history of involvement in business activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia.
892.215
If the applicant is not the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa, one or more of the following circumstances has existed for a total of at least 1 year in the period of 2 years ending immediately before the application is made:
(a) the applicant has been in Australia as the holder of one of the visas mentioned in paragraph 1104B(3)(f) of Schedule 1;
(b) the applicant has been in Australia as the holder of a Bridging A (Class WA) visa granted on the basis of a valid application for a Temporary Business Entry (Class UC) visa, and a Subclass 457 visa was subsequently granted on the basis of the applicant, or the spouse or de facto partner of the applicant, or former spouse or former de facto partner of the applicant, satisfying subclause 457.223(7A) of Schedule 2;
(c) the applicant has been in Australia as the holder of a Bridging B (Class WB) visa granted on the basis of a valid application for a Temporary Business Entry (Class UC) visa, and a Subclass 457 visa was subsequently granted on the basis of the applicant, or the spouse or de facto partner of the applicant, or former spouse or former de facto partner of the applicant, satisfying subclause 457.223(7A) of Schedule 2.
892.216
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since last entering Australia was a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant must have lived for at least 2 years in total, as the holder of 1 or more:
(c) Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visas; and
(d) Bridging A (Class WA) visas, or Bridging B (Class WB) visas, granted because the applicant made a valid application for a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
in a part of Australia that, at the time when a visa mentioned in paragraph (c) or a bridging visa mentioned in paragraph (d) was granted, was specified in an instrument in writing for item 6A1001 of Schedule 6A.
892.216A
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since last entering Australia was a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant must have worked full time for at least 12 months in total, as the holder of 1 or more:
(c) Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visas; and
(d) Bridging A (Class WA) visas, or Bridging B (Class WB) visas, granted because the applicant made a valid application for a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
in a part of Australia that, at the time when a visa mentioned in paragraph (c) or a bridging visa mentioned in paragraph (d) was granted, was specified in an instrument in writing for item 6A1001 of Schedule 6A.
892.217
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since last entering Australia was a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant has complied with the conditions of that visa.
892.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
892.221
The applicant:
(a) continues to satisfy the criteria in clauses 892.211 and 892.214; and
(b) if the applicant met the requirements of paragraph 892.212(b), continues to meet those requirements.
892.222
(1) The applicant is sponsored by an appropriate regional authority.
(2) Form 949 is signed by an officer of the authority who is authorised to sign a sponsorship of that kind.
892.223
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
892.224
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 892 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 892 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4020.
(3) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was not the holder of either:
(a) a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR); or
(b) a Subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa; or
(c) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(4) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was the holder of:
(a) a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR); or
(b) a Subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa; or
(c) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
892.225
If a person:
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the person.
892.3—Secondary criteria
Note: The secondary criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
892.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
892.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 892.21.
892.312
If:
(a) the applicant is the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(b) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since last entering Australia was a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant has complied with the conditions of that visa.
892.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
892.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) is the person with whom a combined application was made; and
(b) having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 892 visa.
892.322
(1) The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) If the applicant, at the time of application, was not the holder of either:
(a) a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR); or
(b) a Subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa; or
(c) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(3) If the applicant, at the time of application, was the holder of:
(a) a visa of a subclass included in Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR); or
(b) a Subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa; or
(c) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa;
the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
892.323
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
892.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
892.411
If the applicant:
(a) was the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa at the time of application; or
(b) is a member of the family unit of a person who was the holder of a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa by reason of satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of the visa at the time of application;
the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
892.412
If clause 892.411 does not apply:
(a) if the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, the applicant must be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted; and
(b) if the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
892.5—When visa is in effect
892.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
892.6—Conditions
892.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted and the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria:
(a) first entry must be made before a date specified by the Minister for the purpose; and
(b) condition 8515 may be imposed.
Subclass 893—State/Territory Sponsored Investor
893.1—Interpretation
893.111
In this Part:
designated investment means an investment in a security specified by the Minister under regulation 5.19A for the purposes of this Part.
Note 1: appropriate regional authority, AUD, fiscal year, ownership interest and qualifying business are defined in regulation 1.03.
Note 2: As to beneficial ownership of an asset or ownership interest, see regulation 1.11A.
Note 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that member of the family unit has the meaning set out in regulation 1.12. Subregulations 1.12(2) and (5) are relevant for applicants for a Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF) visa.
893.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
893.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
893.211
Neither the applicant nor his or her spouse or de facto partner (if any) has a history of involvement in business or investment activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia.
893.212
The applicant has been resident, as the holder of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa, in the State or Territory in which the appropriate regional authority that sponsors the applicant is located for a total of at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before the application is made.
893.213
The applicant genuinely has a realistic commitment, after the grant of a Subclass 893 visa, to continue to maintain business or investment activity in Australia.
893.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
893.221
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clauses 893.211 and 893.213.
893.222
(1) The applicant is sponsored by an appropriate regional authority.
(2) Form 949 is signed by an officer of the authority who is authorised to sign a sponsorship of that kind.
893.223
The designated investment made by the applicant for the purpose of satisfying a requirement for the grant of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa has been held continuously in the name of the applicant, or in the names of the applicant and his or her spouse or de facto partner together, for at least 4 years.
893.224
The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
893.225
(1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 893 visa is a person who:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010 and 4020; and
(b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 893 visa satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4020.
(3) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was not the holder of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(4) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who, at the time of the applicant’s application, was the holder of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
893.226
If a person:
(a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(b) has not turned 18; and
(c) made a combined application with the applicant;
public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the person.
893.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria.
893.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
893.311
The applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 893.21.
893.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
893.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who:
(a) is the person with whom a combined application was made; and
(b) having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 893 visa.
893.322
(1) The applicant:
(a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4009, 4010, 4020 and 4021; and
(b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019.
(2) If the applicant, at the time of application, was not the holder of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4005.
(3) If the applicant, at the time of application, was the holder of a Subclass 165 (State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)) visa, the applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4007.
893.323
If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant.
893.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
893.411
(1) If the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, the applicant must be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
(2) If the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted.
Note: The second instalment of the visa application charge must be paid before the visa can be granted.
893.5—When visa is in effect
893.511
Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant.
893.6—Conditions
893.611
If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted and the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria:
(a) first entry must be made before a date specified by the Minister for the purpose; and
(b) condition 8515 may be imposed.
Subclass 988—Maritime Crew
Note: This Subclass is created in accordance with section 38B of the Act.
988.1—Interpretation
Note 1: Member of the crew and non‑military ship are defined in regulation 1.03.
Note 2: For this Part, a person will sign on to a ship in Australia after:
(a) travelling to Australia on another visa in order to join a ship as a member of the crew; or
(b) joining the ship in Australia after signing off another ship in Australia; or
(c) joining another ship after the ship on which the person travelled to Australia is imported under section 49A or 71A of the Customs Act 1901.
988.2—Primary criteria
Note: A member of the family unit of a member of the crew of a non‑military ship, or of a prospective member of the crew of a non‑military ship, need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
988.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application
988.211
The applicant is:
(a) a member of the crew of a non‑military ship; or
(b) a person:
(i) who has received an offer from the master, owner, agent, charterer or operator of a non‑military ship to become a member of the crew of the ship; and
(ii) in relation to whom the offer is current; and
(iii) who would be a member of the crew of the non‑military ship if the person signs on to the ship.
988.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
988.221
The applicant is:
(a) a member of the crew of a non‑military ship; or
(b) a person:
(i) who has received an offer from the master, owner, agent, charterer or operator of a non‑military ship to become a member of the crew of the ship; and
(ii) in relation to whom the offer is current; and
(iii) who would be a member of the crew of the non‑military ship if the person signs on to the ship.
988.222
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4013, 4014, 4020 and 4021.
988.223
The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001 and 5002.
988.224
The Minister is satisfied that the applicant’s expressed intention to enter and remain in Australia for the purpose of being a member of the crew of a non‑military ship is genuine.
988.3—Secondary criteria
Note: These criteria must be satisfied by a member of the family unit of a member of the crew of a non‑military ship, or of a prospective member of the crew of a non‑military ship.
988.31—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
988.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
988.321
The applicant is a member of the family unit of a person who is the holder of a Subclass 988 visa on the basis of having satisfied the primary criteria for the grant of the visa.
988.322
The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4013, 4014, 4020 and 4021.
988.323
The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001 and 5002.
988.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
988.411
The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted.
988.5—When visa is in effect
988.511
Temporary visa coming into effect on grant.
988.512
The visa ceases to be in effect:
(a) on the occurrence of the earliest of the circumstances mentioned in an item in the following table; and
(b) at the time mentioned in the item:
| Item | Circumstances | Time at which the visa ceases to have effect |
| 1 | Both of the following apply: (a) the holder has entered Australia otherwise than as: (i) a member of the crew serving on a non‑military ship; or | The end of the day or period worked out under paragraph (b) in column 2 |
| | (ii) a member of the family unit of a member of the crew serving on a non‑military ship; (b) the holder has not signed on to a non‑military ship as a member of the crew, or as a member of the family unit of a member of the crew, before the latest of: (i) 5 days after the day on which the holder last entered Australia; and (ii) if the holder last entered Australia for health or safety reasons that required the holder to enter Australia—30 days after the day on which the holder last entered Australia; and (iii) if the holder holds another visa that is in effect—the day on which that other visa ceases | |
| 2 | Each of the following applies: (a) the holder has entered Australia; (b) the non‑military ship in relation to which the holder is: (i) a member of the crew; or (ii) a member of the family unit of a member of the crew; has been imported under section 49A of the Customs Act 1901 or entered for home consumption under section 71A of that Act but is not registered in the Australian International Shipping Register; (c) the holder has not signed on to another non‑military ship as a member of the crew, or as a member of the family unit of a member of the crew before the end of the longer of the following periods that applies to the person: | The end of the day or the longest period worked out under paragraph (c) or (d) in column 2 |
| | (i) 5 days after the day on which the non‑military ship was imported or entered for home consumption; (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the non‑military ship was imported or entered for home consumption—that longer period | |
| | (d) the person has not departed Australia before the end of the longest of the following periods that applies to the person: (i) 5 days after the day on which the non‑military ship was imported or entered for home consumption; (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the non‑military ship was imported or entered for home consumption—that longer period; | |
| | (iii) if the holder holds another visa that is in effect—the day on which that other visa ceases | |
| 2A | Each of the following applies: (a) the holder has entered Australia; (b) the non‑military ship in relation to which the holder is: (i) a member of the crew; or (ii) a member of the family unit of a member of the crew; has been imported under section 49A of the Customs Act 1901 or entered for home consumption under section 71A of that Act; (c) the non‑military ship was registered in the Australian International Shipping Register when the ship was imported or entered for home consumption; (d) the non‑military ship ceases to be registered in that Register; | The end of the day or the longest period worked out under paragraph (e) or (f) in column 2 |
| | (e) the holder has not signed on to another non‑military ship as a member of the crew, or as a member of the family unit of a member of the crew, before the end of the longer of the following periods that applies to the person: (i) 5 days after the day on which the non‑military ship ceases to be registered in the Australian International Shipping Register; (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the non‑military ship ceases to be registered in that Register—that longer period; | |
| | (f) the person has not departed Australia before the end of the longest of the following periods that applies to the person: (i) 5 days after the day on which the non‑military ship ceases to be registered in the Australian International Shipping Register; | |
| | (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the non‑military ship ceases to be registered in that Register—that longer period; (iii) if the holder holds another visa that is in effect—the day on which that other visa ceases | |
| 3 | Each of the following applies: (a) the holder has entered Australia; (b) the holder has signed off a non‑military ship as: (i) a member of the crew of the non‑military ship; or (ii) a member of the family unit of a member of the crew of a non‑military ship; | The end of the day or the longest period worked out under paragraph (c) or (d) in column 2 |
| | (c) the holder has not signed on to another non‑military ship as a member of the crew or a member of the family unit of a member of the crew before the end of the longer of the following periods that applies to the person: (i) 5 days after the day on which the holder signed off the last ship; (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the holder last entered Australia—that longer period; | |
| | (d) the holder has not departed Australia before the end of the longest of the following periods that applies to the person: (i) 5 days after the day on which the holder signed off the last ship; | |
| | (ii) if an authorised officer decides, within those 5 days, to allow the person a longer period of up to 30 days after the day on which the holder last entered Australia—that longer period; (iii) if the holder holds another visa that is in effect—the day on which that other visa ceases | |
| 4 | The end of a continuous period of 3 years starting when the visa is granted | At the end of the period of 3 years |
| 5 | Both of the following apply: (a) the holder is a person who satisfied the secondary criteria for the grant of the visa; (b) the maritime crew visa granted to the person who satisfied the primary criteria for the grant of the visa ceases to be in effect | The end of the day on which the maritime crew visa granted to the holder who satisfied the primary criteria ceases to be in effect |
| 6 | Both of the following apply: (a) the holder also holds another visa; (b) the other visa is cancelled otherwise than under section 501, 501A or 501B of the Act | At the end of the day on which the other visa is cancelled |
988.6—Conditions
988.611
For an applicant who satisfies the primary criteria, condition 8113.
988.612
For an applicant who satisfies the secondary criteria, condition 8101.
Subclass 995—Diplomatic (Temporary)
995.1—Interpretation
995.111
In this Part:
international representative means a representative of an international organisation.
995.2—Primary criteria
Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 person. Other accompanying applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.
995.21—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
995.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision.
995.221
The Foreign Minister has recommended in writing to the Minister that the visa be granted to the applicant on the basis of the applicant being:
(a) a diplomatic or consular representative; or
(b) an international representative.
995.222
The applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4021.
995.3—Secondary criteria
995.31—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
995.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision
995.321
The Foreign Minister has recommended in writing to the Minister that the visa be granted to the applicant to accompany a person (the primary applicant) who seeks to satisfy the primary criteria.
995.322
The primary applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a visa as a primary applicant.
995.323
The applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4021.
995.4—Circumstances applicable to grant
995.411
Applicant may be in the migration zone or outside Australia.
995.5—When visa is in effect
995.511
Temporary visa permitting the holder:
(a) to travel to and enter Australia until a date specified by the Minister for the purpose; and
(b) to remain in Australia:
(i) if the visa was issued on the basis of the holder satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of the visa—for the duration of the holder’s status as:
(A) a diplomatic or consular representative in Australia of a country other than Australia; or
(B) an international representative; or
(ii) if the visa was issued on the basis of the holder satisfying the secondary criteria for the grant of the visa—for the duration of the status of the person who satisfied the primary criteria as:
(A) a diplomatic or consular representative in Australia of a country other than Australia; or
(B) an international representative; or
(iii) in any case—until an earlier date specified by the Minister.
995.6—Conditions
995.611
If the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, condition 8516.
995.612
If the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, conditions 8502 and 8516.