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Immigration Act 2009

Visas - Classes of visa - Invitation to apply for visa

95: Issue of invitation to apply for visa matter of discretion

You could also call this:

“Immigration officials decide who gets invited to apply for a visa”

You don’t have a right to be invited to apply for a visa. The Minister or an immigration officer decides if they want to invite you to apply for a visa. They can also take back an invitation after they’ve given it to you. The immigration officer follows any special instructions from the Minister when making these decisions.

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Part 3 Visas
Classes of visa: Invitation to apply for visa

95Issue of invitation to apply for visa matter of discretion

  1. No person is entitled as of right to an invitation to apply for a visa.

  2. The decision whether to issue such an invitation, or to revoke such an invitation once issued, is a matter for the discretion of the Minister or, subject to any special direction, an immigration officer.

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