RV2.16 Permanent resident visas for residents affected by terrorist attacks on 15 March 2019 (24/04/2019)

1. A resident visa holder may be granted a permanent resident visa if they meet the requirements at S4.30 (with the exceptions of the health requirements at S4.30.5 and being invited to apply).
2. Applications for permanent resident visas made under these instructions must be lodged in the prescribed manner (RV1.10).
3. Applicants under these instructions must provide evidence they meet requirements for residence described in S4.30, with the exception of the health requirements.
4. Applications for permanent resident visas made under these instructions must be lodged on or before 23 April 2021.
5. Despite RV2.20, applicants who apply for a permanent resident visa under these instructions and do not meet the requirements above will not normally be considered for the grant of travel conditions (RV3) or a second or subsequent resident visa (RV4), or a permanent resident visa under other instructions (RV2.5).

Note:
The prescribed fee for applications under these instructions has been waived by the Minister of Immigration by special direction.

Effective 24/04/2019