{"id":"F2015L00560","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Arrangements for Special Category Visa Applications 2015 - IMMI 15/039","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":93240,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L00560-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Arrangements for Special Category Visa Applications 2015 - IMMI 15/039","content":"![](image.001.png)  \nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\nARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA APPLICATIONS 2015\n\n(Item 1219 – Special Category (Temporary)(Class TY), Subclass 444 (Special Category)).\n\nI, michaelia cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) for item 1219 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations:\n\n1.  SPECIFY for the purposes of subitem 1219(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations the following approved form:\n\n15 (unless the application is made using an authorised system, in which case no form is required); AND\n\n2. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 1219(3)(a) that an application must be made:\n\n(i) if the applicant holds a special purpose visa, or does not hold a visa:\n\n(A) if the applicant is to travel to Australia on a pre-cleared flight — outside Australia in immigration clearance; or\n\n(B) in Australia, either in immigration clearance or after having been immigration cleared; or\n\n(ii) if the applicant is the holder of a temporary visa (other than a special purpose visa):\n\n(A) if the applicant is to travel to Australia on a pre-cleared flight — outside Australia in immigration clearance; or\n\n(B) in Australia, but not in immigration clearance.\n\nThis Instrument, number IMMI 15/039, commences on 18 April 2015.\n\nDated 16.04.2015\n\nMichaelia Cash\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1312},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is the original 2015 instrument specifying application arrangements for Subclass 444 visas. It performs exactly the limited administrative function described in its title without scope expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Conditional application rules based on two variables: current visa status (3 categories) and travel mode (pre-cleared flight vs standard)","Technical term 'immigration clearance' used as a location marker without definition in this instrument","Cross-references to Migration Regulations 1994 (Schedule 1, Item 1219, subregulation 2.07(5))","Nested sub-paragraphs (i)(A), (i)(B), (ii)(A), (ii)(B)) creating four distinct scenarios"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets the paperwork and where New Zealand citizens must apply for the Special Category Visa (Subclass 444). Applicants use Form 15 unless an approved electronic system is used. Where you apply depends on your current visa and travel: pre‑cleared flights allow application at pre‑clearance; otherwise those with no visa or a Special Purpose Visa can apply at airport immigration or after entry, while holders of other temporary visas must apply inside Australia after passing immigration (not at the border)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-arrangements-for-special-category-visa-applications-2015/documents"}}