Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application
2.21B Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application
This regulation applies if a non‑citizen who is in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, has made:
a valid application for a visa on form 601E, form 48ME, form 1419 or form 1419 (Internet); or
a valid oral application for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa; or
a valid application under regulation 2.07AK; or
a valid application for a Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) visa;
and the application has not been finally determined.
Despite anything in Schedule 1, the Minister may grant the non‑citizen a Bridging A (Class WA) visa, a Bridging C (Class WC) visa or a Bridging E (Class WE) visa if the Minister is satisfied that:
at the time of decision, the non‑citizen meets:
the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of application; and
the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of decision; and
the circumstances applicable to the grant exist in relation to the non‑citizen.
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