artep

Ok dumb question alert…

on an aged parent visa application it clearly states:

“You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa.”

What exactly does “not in immigration clearance” mean? To me, that’s saying you can’t apply when you’re in transit through the airport…!

…I did say it was a bit of a dumb question..

artep

Hmmmm… seems I’m not the only person who’s got no idea

….Australian government bullshit at its best hey 🤣

spouse of scouse

Immigration clearance just means that on arrival at an airport or port, you are cleared to enter Australia by immigration officials.

artep

yep ok, so it’s as ridiculous as I thought….as who, after flying Christ knows how many hours on a plane is going to be thinking “ah yeah, I’ll grab my suitcase off the carousel & go get my docs together n submit that visa application right now….no time like the present!” 🙄😆

spouse of scouse

I think it's more about not permitting people in immigration detention, such as people waiting for appeals against a deportation order and asylum seekers who don't have a decision on their claim yet, to apply for this visa.