Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01183:clause:1_140c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01183
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 140C
Character Range: 1919–2700

140C  Sponsorship as a criterion for valid visa applications

 (1) The regulations may provide that it is a criterion for a valid application for a visa of a prescribed kind (however described) that the applicant is sponsored by an approved sponsor.

 (2) The regulations may provide that it is a criterion for a valid application for a visa of a prescribed kind (however described) that the applicant's proposed sponsor has applied to be an approved sponsor at, or before, the time the application for the visa is made.

 (3) A criterion prescribed under subsection (1) or (2) is in addition to any other criteria for a valid application for the visa that:
 (a) may be prescribed under any other provision of this or any other Act; or
 (b) are set out in this or any other Act.