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This instrument is the Migration (Specification of Foreign Countries for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-Application Process) Instrument (LIN 24/058) 2024.
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This instrument requires nationals of China, India and Vietnam who hold a valid passport and have not previously held a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa to be selected in a visa pre‑application process before lodging an application. It commences on 16 September 2024 and is made under paragraph 1224A(3A)(b) of the Migration Regulations. The practical effect is an added procedural gate: affected applicants must pass the Department’s selection step administered under subsection 46C(1) of the Migration Act.
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This instrument is the Migration (Specification of Foreign Countries for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-Application Process) Instrument (LIN 24/058) 2024.
This instrument commences on 16 September 2024.
This instrument is made under paragraph 1224A(3A)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Migration Regulations).
For the purpose of paragraph 1224A(3A)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations, the following countries are specified:
| Item | Foreign country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China, People’s Republic of |
| 2 | India |
| 3 | Vietnam |
Note: An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country mentioned in this section and who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa, is required to be selected in a visa pre-application process conducted in accordance with subsection 46C(1) of the Migration Act 1958 before making an application. See subitem 1224A(3A) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations.
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This instrument is the Migration (Specification of Foreign Countries for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-Application Process) Instrument (LIN 24/058) 2024.
This instrument commences on 16 September 2024.
This instrument is made under paragraph 1224A(3A)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Migration Regulations).
For the purpose of paragraph 1224A(3A)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations, the following countries are specified:
| Item | Foreign country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China, People’s Republic of |
| 2 | India |
| 3 | Vietnam |
Note: An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country mentioned in this section and who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa, is required to be selected in a visa pre-application process conducted in accordance with subsection 46C(1) of the Migration Act 1958 before making an application. See subitem 1224A(3A) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations.