Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159:clause:1_140gb
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 140GB
Character Range: 7611–8498

140GB  Minister to approve nominations

 (1) An approved sponsor may nominate:
 (a) an applicant, or proposed applicant, for a visa of a prescribed kind (however described), in relation to:
 (i) the applicant or proposed applicant's proposed occupation; or
 (ii) the program to be undertaken by the applicant or proposed applicant; or
 (iii) the activity to be carried out by the applicant or proposed applicant; or
 (b) a proposed occupation, program or activity.

 (2) The Minister must approve an approved sponsor's nomination if prescribed criteria are satisfied.

 (3) The regulations may establish a process for the Minister to approve an approved sponsor's nomination.

 (4) Different criteria and different processes may be prescribed for:
 (a) different kinds of visa (however described); and
 (b) different classes in relation to which a person may be approved as a sponsor.