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under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations for the substantive visa application; or
(b) if the application cannot be made at the place and in the manner mentioned in paragraph (a):
 (i) using an Internet form in ImmiAccount as an Internet application; or
 (ii) using an electronic form in the online portal.
Note 1 Regulation 2.10C of the Regulations provides for the time of making an Internet application.
Note 2 An unlawful non-citizen located by an officer of Immigration may also apply for a bridging visa directly to that officer – see subregulations 2.10(2A) and (3) of the Regulations.
       (2) However, if the application cannot be made in accordance with subsection (1), it may be made using an approved paper form by email to bv.abc.lodgement@ homeaffairs.gov.au if:
(a) the Department has given a written notice to the applicant authorising the applicant to make the visa application using an approved paper form; and
(b) the applicant is not in immigration clearance; and
(c) the written notice is attached to the application; and
(d) the application is submitted within 7 calendar days after the written notice was sent (AEST or AEDST as applicable to the date when the written notice was sent).
       (3) For paragraphs 1304(3)(a), 1305(3)(a) and 1306(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for a visa must be made:
(a) if the same form is used for a substantive visa application—at the same place, and in the same manner, as specified in an instrument under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations for the substantive visa application; or
(b) in any other case:
 (i) if the application form used is an Internet form in ImmiAccount—as an Internet application; or
 (ii) if the application form used is not an Internet form in ImmiAccount—at an office of Immigration in Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
Note Regulation 2.10C of the Regulations provides for the time of making an Internet application.

6 Additional place and manner for making a Bridging D (Class WD) visa application
        For paragraph 1304(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for a Bridging D (Class WD) visa using paper form 1007:
 (a) must not be made by any electronic means, including by fax or email; and
 (b) must be made:
 (i) in person at an interview with an officer of Immigration, but not in immigration clearance; or
 (ii) by post to an office of Immigration in Australia.

7 Additional place and manner for making a Bridging E (Class WE) visa application
        For paragraph 1305(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa using paper form 1008:
 (a) must not be made by any electronic means, including by fax or email; and