Historical Bridging Visa E (bve) Webpage Content, From 1 July 2023 To 1 November 2023 Part 1 Part 2 ​

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This disclosure contains historical webpage content from the Department of Home Affairs regarding Bridging Visa E (BVE) procedures between 1 July and 1 November 2023. The material focuses on Form 956A, which allows individuals to appoint or withdraw an authorised recipient to receive departmental documents related to migration matters under the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994. The form clarifies distinctions between authorised recipients and registered migration agents, specifies that exempt persons (family members, sponsors, parliamentarians, diplomatic officials, and government immigration staff) may provide assistance without registration provided they do not charge fees, and establishes penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for exempt persons who charge fees. The document explains that the Department cannot discuss applicant matters with authorised recipients unless they also act as registered agents, legal practitioners, or exempt persons, or unless separate consent is provided. It notes that only one authorised recipient may be