19. 据来文方称，Jaffarie 先生已经数次申请“过渡”签证。内政部拒绝了这些申请。来文方指出，根据《移民法》，内政部长拥有不可复审和不受强制的权力，可以发放签证或安置社区拘留。然而，鉴于 Jaffarie 先生的不利安全评估，来文方认为部长极不可能行使这些权力。
19. According to the source, Mr. Jaffarie has applied for several “bridging” visas. The applications have been rejected by the Department of Home Affairs. The source notes that under the Migration Act the Minister for Home Affairs has non-reviewable and non-compellable powers to grant a visa or community detention placement. Given Mr. Jaffarie’s adverse security assessment, however, the source submits that it is extremely unlikely that the Minister will exercise those powers.