
9. Client screened in
Client located in immigration clearance
If a client is located in immigration clearance at the time of the screened in decision, the Leading
Border Force Officer should:
• advise the client of the decision
• explain to the client that they will be transferred to an IDF where they will be able to lodge a
Protection visa application
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Client located
at a detention Facility
If a client is located at an IDF at the time of the screened in decision, the Leading Border Force
Officer should:
• advise the Portfolio Case Manager of the decision
• transfer the case to CSR on the system and create a referral to Case Management, if not
previously completed, see CCMDS
Step by Step Guide at ADD2009/921852.
10. Client screened out
Client located in immigration clearance
If a client is located in immigration clearance at the time of the screened out decision the Leading
Border Force Officer should:
• advise the client of the decision
• commence the removal process; see SOP 6.1
Events after refused immigration clearance
and SOP 6.3
Summary Removal.
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• create/update MAL record i.e. in relation to exclusion period for visa cancellation and
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removal from Australia, as appropriate
• finalise the referral using the appropriate M304 draft template.
The Entry Screening Operations unit (located in the TPVA Branch) will:
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Leading Border Force Officer
• Maintain a consolidated record of airport screenings undertaken by the delegate.
Feedback
If the content of this SOP requires updating or amending please contact:
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Immigration Clearance
The Migration Act 1958 -
Section 172
immi ration clearance status
Requirements for Immigration clearance
The Migration Act 1958 -
Section 166
evidence of identit for immi ration clearance
Searching persons and property
The Migration Act 1958 -
Section 252
searches of ersons
General Detention Procedures
PAM3: Act -
Compliance -
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General
detention rocedures
Protection
visa processing
PAM3: REFUGEE AND HUMANITARIAN
The Protection Visa Procedures Advice
Manual
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