{"id":"F2014L00321","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Classes of Persons - IMMI 14/017","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128467,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L00321-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Commonwealth of Australia","sectionType":"part","heading":"Commonwealth of Australia","content":"# Commonwealth of Australia","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Migration Regulations 1994","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994","content":"##### Migration Regulations 1994\n\nCLASSES OF PERSONS\n\n(Subitem 1222(1))\n\nI, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under subparagraph 1222(1)(a)(ii) and subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1.  REVOKE Legislative Instrument IMMI 13/093 (F2013L01551) signed on 1 August 2013 specifying classes of persons for the purposes of subparagraphs 1222(1)(a)(ii) and 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Regulations; AND\n\n2. SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purposes of subparagraph 1222(1)(a)(ii):","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Class 1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Class 1","content":"###### Class 1\n\nPersons who apply for a student visa and who:\n\n(a) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument;\n\n(b) seek to satisfy the primary criteria of the subclass of student visa corresponding to that passport set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument;\n\n(c) are subject to a highest assessment level of 1; or meet the definition of ‘eligible higher degree student’ for the purposes of visa Subclasses 573 or 574, or meet the definition of ‘eligible non-award student’ for the purposes of visa Subclass 575;\n\n(d) are six years of age or above;\n\n(e) are, in the case of applicants subject to the highest assessment level of 1, the subject of an electronic confirmation of enrolment for at least the first course they propose to undertake; or, in the case of applicants for a Subclass 573 visa or Subclass 574 visa, meet the definition of ‘eligible higher degree student’, have an electronic confirmation of enrolment in each course of study they propose to undertake; or, in the case of applicants for a Subclass 575 visa meet the definition of ‘eligible non-award student’, have an electronic confirmation of enrolment in the course of study they propose to undertake; and\n\n(f) in the case of Internet applications, apply for a student visa not more than 124 days prior to the date of commencement of the first course specified on the electronic confirmation of enrolment(s).\n\nClass 2\n\nPersons who apply for a student visa and who:\n\n(a) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country;\n\n(b) seek to satisfy the secondary criteria of a subclass of student visa; and\n\n(c) claim to be a member of the family unit of, and make an application for a student visa at the same time and place as, and combined with, a person in Class 1 who is an applicant for a student visa and seeks to satisfy the primary criteria of the same subclass of visa.\n\nClass 3\n\npersons who apply for a student visa and who:\n\n(a) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country set out in Schedule 2 to this notice;\n\n(b) are in the foreign country that issued the passport;\n\n(c) seek to satisfy the primary criteria of the subclass of student visa corresponding to that passport set out in Schedule 2 to this notice;\n\n(d) make their application through the services of an agent who is party to an agreement with the Department to use an Internet facility for offshore student visa applications;\n\n(e) are six years of age or above;\n\n(f) are the subject of an electronic confirmation of enrolment for at least the first course they propose to undertake; and\n\n(g) apply for a student visa not more than 124 days prior to the date of commencement of the first course specified on the electronic confirmation of enrolment(s).\n\nClass 4\n\npersons who apply for a student visa and who:\n\n(a) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country;\n\n(b) seek to satisfy the secondary criteria of a subclass of student visa;\n\n(c) make their application through the services of an agent who is party to an agreement with the Department to use an Internet facility for offshore student visa applications; and\n\n(d) claim to be a member of the family unit of, and make an application for a student visa at the same time and place as, and combined with, a person in Class 3 who is an applicant for a student visa and seeks to satisfy the primary criteria of the same subclass of visa.\n\n3. SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purpose of subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i):\n\nClass 5\n\nPersons who seek a student visa and who:\n\n(a) are not in immigration clearance; and\n\n(b) are at least six years of age; and\n\n(c) either:\n\n(i) hold a subclass 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575 or 576 visa; or\n\n(ii) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument, and\n\n(iii) are subject to a highest assessment level of 1; or are applicants for a Subclass 573 or 574 visa who meet the definition of ‘eligible higher degree student’; or, who are applicants for a Subclass 575 visa who meet the definition of ‘eligible non-award student’; and who:\n\n(A) seek to satisfy the primary criteria of the subclass of student visa that corresponds to that passport as set out in Schedule 1 of this Instrument; and\n\n(B) are the holder of a relevant visa identified in Schedule 3 of this Instrument; and\n\n(d)\n\n(i) are enrolled in one or more registered courses:\n\n(A) of a kind that has been specified under regulation 1.40A; and\n\n(B) the provider of which is not a suspended education provider; and\n\n(ii) if under 18 years of age, provide evidence that the education provider for the course in which the applicant is enrolled has made appropriate arrangements for the applicant’s accommodation, support and general welfare for at least the minimum period of enrolment stated on the applicant’s electronic confirmation of enrolment plus 7 days after the end of that period; and\n\n(e) in the case of Internet applications, apply no more than 93 days before their first course commences.\n\nClass 6\n\nPersons who:\n\n(a) are not in immigration clearance; and\n\n(b) are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country; and\n\n(c) claim to be a member of the family unit of a person described in Class 5 (the primary person); and\n\n(d) seek to apply for a student visa at the same time and place as, and combined with, the primary person.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 14/017, commences on 22 March 2014, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment (Redundant and Other Provisions) Regulation 2014.\n\nDated 16 March 2014\n\nMICHAELIA CASH\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":null,"content":"####   \nSchedule 1\n\nSUBCLASS 570 (INDEPENDENT ELICOS SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra                                                                    | Ireland, Republic of                                                   | Norway                                                                                                                                                             |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Austria                                                                    | Italy                                                                  | Oman                                                                                                                                                               |\n| Bahrain                                                                    | Japan                                                                  | Poland                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Belgium                                                                    | Korea, Republic of                                                     | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Bulgaria                                                                   | Kuwait                                                                 | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Brunei                                                                     | Latvia                                                                 | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Canada                                                                     | Liechtenstein                                                          | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Chile                                                                      | Lithuania                                                              | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Cyprus                                                                     | Luxembourg                                                             | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Czech Republic                                                             | Macau Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Denmark                                                                    | Malaysia                                                               | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Estonia                                                                    | Malta                                                                  | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Finland                                                                    | Mauritius                                                              | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| France                                                                     | Mexico                                                                 | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| Germany                                                                    | Monaco                                                                 | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Greece                                                                     | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                            | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China | New Caledonia                                                          | Vatican City State (Holy See)                                                                                                                                      |\n| Iceland                                                                    |                                                                        |                                                                                                                                                                    |\n\nSUBCLASS 571 (SCHOOLS SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra                                                                   | Italy                                                                 | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Argentina                                                                 | Japan                                                                 | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Austria                                                                   | Korea, Republic of                                                    | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Bahrain                                                                   | Kuwait                                                                | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Belgium                                                                   | Latvia                                                                | Seychelles                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Botswana                                                                  | Liechtenstein                                                         | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Brazil                                                                    | Lithuania                                                             | Slovak Republic                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Brunei                                                                    | Luxembourg                                                            | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Canada                                                                    | Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Solomon Islands                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Chile                                                                     | Malaysia                                                              | South Africa                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Czech Republic                                                            | Maldives                                                              | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Denmark                                                                   | Malta                                                                 | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Estonia                                                                   | Mauritius                                                             | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Finland                                                                   | Mexico                                                                | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| France                                                                    | Monaco                                                                | Thailand                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Germany                                                                   | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                           | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| Greece                                                                    | New Caledonia                                                         | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Norway                                                                | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| Hungary                                                                   | Oman                                                                  | Vanuatu                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Iceland                                                                   | Peru                                                                  | Vatican City State (Holy See)                                                                                                                                      |\n| Indonesia                                                                 | Philippines                                                           | Venezuela                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Ireland, Republic of                                                      | Poland                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                    |\n\nSUBCLASS 572 (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra                                                                   | Ireland, Republic of                                                  | Poland                                                                                                                                                             |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Austria                                                                   | Italy                                                                 | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Bahrain                                                                   | Japan                                                                 | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Belgium                                                                   | Korea, Republic of                                                    | Reunion                                                                                                                                                            |\n| British National (Overseas)                                               | Kuwait                                                                | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Brunei                                                                    | Latvia                                                                | Seychelles                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Bulgaria                                                                  | Liechtenstein                                                         | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Canada                                                                    | Lithuania                                                             | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Chile                                                                     | Luxembourg                                                            | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Cyprus                                                                    | Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Denmark                                                                   | Malaysia                                                              | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Estonia                                                                   | Malta                                                                 | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Finland                                                                   | Mexico                                                                | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| France                                                                    | Monaco                                                                | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Germany                                                                   | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                           | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| Greece                                                                    | New Caledonia                                                         | Vatican City State (Holy See)                                                                                                                                      |\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Norway                                                                | Venezuela                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Iceland                                                                   | Oman                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                    |\n\nSUBCLASS 573 (HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra                                                                   | Hungary                                                               | Poland                                                                                                                                                             |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Argentina                                                                 | Iceland                                                               | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Austria                                                                   | Ireland, Republic of                                                  | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Bahamas                                                                   | Italy                                                                 | Reunion                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Bahrain                                                                   | Japan                                                                 | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Barbados                                                                  | Korea, Republic of                                                    | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Belgium                                                                   | Kuwait                                                                | Seychelles                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Botswana                                                                  | Latvia                                                                | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Brazil                                                                    | Liechtenstein                                                         | Slovak Republic                                                                                                                                                    |\n| British National (Overseas)                                               | Lithuania                                                             | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Brunei                                                                    | Luxembourg                                                            | Solomon Islands                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Bulgaria                                                                  | Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | South Africa                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Canada                                                                    | Malaysia                                                              | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Chile                                                                     | Maldives                                                              | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Costa Rica                                                                | Malta                                                                 | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Cyprus                                                                    | Mauritius                                                             | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Czech Republic                                                            | Mexico                                                                | Thailand                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Denmark                                                                   | Monaco                                                                | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| Estonia                                                                   | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                           | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Finland                                                                   | New Caledonia                                                         | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| France                                                                    | Norway                                                                | Vanuatu                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Germany                                                                   | Oman                                                                  | Vatican City State (Holy See)                                                                                                                                      |\n| Greece                                                                    | Papua New Guinea                                                      | Venezuela                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Peru                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                    |\n\nSUBCLASS 574 (POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra                                                                   | Ireland, Republic of                                                                                                 | Philippines                                                                                                                                                        |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Argentina                                                                 | Israel                                                                                                               | Poland                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Austria                                                                   | Italy                                                                                                                | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Bahamas                                                                   | Japan                                                                                                                | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Bahrain                                                                   | Jordan                                                                                                               | Romania                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Barbados                                                                  | Korea, Republic of                                                                                                   | Russian Federation                                                                                                                                                 |\n| Belgium                                                                   | Indonesia                                                                                                            | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Bhutan                                                                    | Kazakhstan                                                                                                           | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Botswana                                                                  | Kuwait                                                                                                               | Seychelles                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Brazil                                                                    | Lao People’s Democratic Republic                                                                                     | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| British National (Overseas)                                               | Latvia                                                                                                               | Slovak Republic                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Brunei                                                                    | Lebanon                                                                                                              | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Bulgaria                                                                  | Liechtenstein                                                                                                        | Solomon Islands                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Canada                                                                    | Lithuania                                                                                                            | South Africa                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Chile                                                                     | Luxembourg                                                                                                           | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Costa Rica                                                                | Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China                                                | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Cyprus                                                                    | Malaysia                                                                                                             | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Czech Republic                                                            | Maldives                                                                                                             | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Denmark                                                                   | Malta                                                                                                                | Tanzania                                                                                                                                                           |\n| East Timor (Timor Leste)                                                  | Mauritius                                                                                                            | Thailand                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Ecuador                                                                   | Mexico                                                                                                               | Tonga                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Egypt                                                                     | Monaco                                                                                                               | Turkey                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Estonia                                                                   | Nepal                                                                                                                | Ukraine                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Finland                                                                   | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                                                                          | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| France                                                                    | New Caledonia                                                                                                        | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Germany                                                                   | North Mariana Islands                                                                                                | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| Greece                                                                    | Norway                                                                                                               | Uruguay                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Guam                                                                      | Oman                                                                                                                 | Vanuatu                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Papua New Guinea                                                                                                     | Vatican City (Holy See)                                                                                                                                            |\n| Hungary                                                                   | People’s Republic of China [excluding passports issued by the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] | Venezuela                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Iceland                                                                   | Peru                                                                                                                 | Vietnam                                                                                                                                                            |\n| India                                                                     |                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                    |\n\nSUBCLASS 575 (NON-AWARD SECTOR)\n\n| Andorra        | Ireland, Republic of                                                  | Portugal                                                                                                                                                           |\n| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Argentina      | Israel                                                                | Qatar                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Austria        | Italy                                                                 | San Marino                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Bahrain        | Japan                                                                 | Saudi Arabia                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Belgium        | Korea, Republic of                                                    | Seychelles                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Botswana       | Kuwait                                                                | Singapore                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Brazil         | Latvia                                                                | Slovak Republic                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Brunei         | Liechtenstein                                                         | Slovenia                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Bulgaria       | Lithuania                                                             | Solomon Islands                                                                                                                                                    |\n| Canada         | Luxembourg                                                            | South Africa                                                                                                                                                       |\n| Chile          | Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Spain                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Colombia       | Malaysia                                                              | Sweden                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Cyprus         | Malta                                                                 | Switzerland                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Czech Republic | Mexico                                                                | Taiwan                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Denmark        | Monaco                                                                | Thailand                                                                                                                                                           |\n| Estonia        | Netherlands, Kingdom of the                                           | Turkey                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Finland        | New Caledonia                                                         | United Arab Emirates                                                                                                                                               |\n| France         | Norway                                                                | United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject] |\n| Germany        | Oman                                                                  | United States of America                                                                                                                                           |\n| Greece         | Peru                                                                  | Vanuatu                                                                                                                                                            |\n\n  \n\n| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Philippines | Vatican City State (Holy See) |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- |\n| Hungary                                                                   | Poland      | Venezuela                     |\n| Iceland                                                                   |             |                               |","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":null,"content":"#### Schedule 2\n\nSUBCLASS 570 (INDEPENDENT ELICOS SECTOR)\n\n| India     | People’s Republic of China [excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] | Thailand |\n| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |\n| Indonesia |                                                                                                  |          |\n\nSUBCLASS 571 (SCHOOLS SECTOR)\n\n| India | People’s Republic of China [excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] |     |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\nSUBCLASS 572 (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR)\n\n| India     | People’s Republic of China [excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] | Thailand |\n| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |\n| Indonesia |                                                                                                  |          |\n\nSUBCLASS 573 (HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR)\n\n| India | Indonesia | People’s Republic of China [excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] |\n| ----- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n\nSUBCLASS 574 (POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SECTOR)\n\n| None specified |\n| -------------- |\n\nSUBCLASS 575 (NON-AWARD SECTOR)\n\n| India | Indonesia | People’s Republic of China [excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau] |\n| ----- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n\nSchedule 3\n\nRelevant visa means a visa of one of the following classes or subclasses:\n\nBorder (Temporary) (Class TA);\n\nBusiness (Temporary) (Class TB);\n\nCultural/Social (Temporary) (Class TE);\n\nEducational (Temporary) (Class TH);\n\nElectronic Travel Authority (Class UD);\n\nExpatriate (Temporary) (Class TJ);\n\nFamily Relationship (Temporary) (Class TL);\n\nLong Stay (Visitor) (Class TN));\n\nMaritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM);\n\nMedical Practitioner (Temporary) (Class UE);\n\nRetirement (Temporary) (Class TQ);\n\nSupported Dependant (Temporary) (Class TW);\n\nTemporary Business Entry (Class UC);\n\nTemporary Work (Entertainment)(Class GE);\n\nTemporary Work (International Relations)(Class GD) other than a visa in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) Stream;\n\nTemporary Work (Long Stay Activity)(Class GB);\n\nTemporary Work (Short Stay Activity)(Class GA);\n\nTourist (Class TR);\n\nTraining and Research (Class GC);\n\nVisitor (Class FA);\n\nWorking Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ);\n\nSubclass 303 (Emergency (Temporary Visa Applicant));\n\nSubclass 427 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) — Executive);\n\nSubclass 485 (Skilled — Graduate);\n\nSubclass 497 (Graduate — Skilled);\n\nSubclass 488 (Superyacht Crew Visa – Temporary) (Class UW);\n\nSubclass 651 (eVisitor – Temporary) (Class TV).","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument expressly revokes Legislative Instrument IMMI 13/093 and replaces it with a new specification of classes (para 1 and para 2). It restates and re‑allocates eligibility rules across six classes (Class 1–6), updates country lists per student visa subclass (Schedules 1–2), and adds/clarifies onshore processing rules tied to a defined list of 'relevant visas' (Class 5; Schedule 3). The practical scope therefore changes the operational categories, timing windows and channel requirements compared with the revoked instrument (para 1)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct applicant classes (Class 1–6) with differing eligibility rules, channels and documentation requirements (see Class 1–6).","Extensive country‑by‑subclass lists in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 that determine primary/secondary criteria and vary by visa subclass (Schedules 1–2).","Cross‑references to external definitions and concepts (eg. 'highest assessment level of 1', 'eligible higher degree student', and multiple student visa subclasses), increasing interpretive dependency on the Regulations and other instruments (Class 1(c); Class 5(c)(iii)).","Different timing windows for internet applications (124 days for some classes; 93 days for Class 5) creating procedural complexity (Class 1(f); Class 5(e)).","Separate treatment for offshore agent‑assisted applications versus direct online lodgement (Classes 3–4 require agent use of Department internet facility) (Class 3(d); Class 4(c)).","Onshore vs not‑in‑immigration‑clearance distinction and a long list of 'relevant visas' that qualify an applicant for onshore processing (Class 5(a)–(c); Schedule 3).","Additional compliance burdens: proof of electronic confirmation of enrolment, under‑18 welfare and accommodation arrangements, and provider non‑suspension requirements (Class 1(e); Class 5(d)).","Administrative change management: revocation of the prior instrument and specific commencement sequencing increases transitional interpretation needs (para 1; commencement clause)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument revokes a 2013 specification and defines six classes of persons for student‑visa processing under regulation 1222, setting who may apply (onshore/offshore/through agents), required enrolment evidence, assessment levels and lodgement timing. It lists country‑specific eligibility by student‑visa subclass and sets additional rules for accompanying family members, holders of certain temporary visas, minimum age, provider suspension and welfare arrangements, so it affects prospective international students, their dependants, visa‑holders seeking a new student visa and education providers."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":2202},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains the same scope as its predecessor (IMMI 13/093). It continues the established framework of specifying eligible classes for streamlined student visa processing without expanding into new policy areas or visa types."},"complexity_factors":["Six distinct application classes with overlapping but subtly different eligibility criteria","Extensive cross-referencing to six different student visa subclasses (570-575) plus additional visa classes in Schedule 3","Multiple defined legal terms including 'electronic confirmation of enrolment', 'assessment level', 'eligible higher degree student', and 'immigration clearance'","Two separate schedules of countries with different lists for each visa subclass (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2)","Nested conditional logic with age-based exceptions (under 18 welfare requirements), application method restrictions (internet applications only), and visa-subclass-specific variations","Requirement to trace relationships between primary applicants and family unit members across multiple classes"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument defines who can use Australia’s streamlined online student‑visa process by grouping applicants into six classes: offshore low‑risk nationals and their dependants; applicants from certain high‑volume countries who apply via registered agents and their dependants; and people already in Australia and their dependants. It changes which passport holders and visa statuses qualify for faster processing, affecting documentation, timing, and enrolment/welfare requirements for international students."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-classes-of-persons-immi-14-017/documents"}}