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408 Visa Australia

Update on COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa

COVID-19 Pandemic event (Subclass 408) visa allows a person to stay and continue working in critical sectors in Australia when he/she cannot leave Australia due to travel restrictions in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and has no other visa option to maintain his/her lawful status in Australia until he/she is able to return to his/her home country. The Department started accepting Covid-19 Pandemic visa applications since 04 April 2020. According to information released by the Department of Home Affairs, the number of applications lodged and visas granted for this stream of 408 visa, during the period from April 2020 to July 2020, is as follows:   Month Applications Lodged Visas Granted April 2020 2,722 – May 2020 4,084 728 June 2020 3,025 1,509 July 2020 2,405 1,475 Total 12,236 3,712   The average processing times for 75% of applications was 27 and 44 calendar days for the months of May 2020 and June 2020, respectively. In April 2020, the Australian Government had added COVID-19 Pandemic as a new event for the Government Endorsed Event stream under the standard Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) program vide the Migration (LIN 20/122: COVID-19 Pandemic event for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa and visa application charge for Temporary Activity (Class GG) visa) Instrument 2020. It is important to know that work rights are limited to working in critical sectors only, including agriculture, health care, aged care, disability care and child care. If you facing issue of visa expiry or need advice on a migration matter, Discuss Your Situation with us or call us on (02) 4626 100 to speak to one of our Registered Migration Agents who can help you.
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Australian Government Endorsed Covid 19 Event- 408 Temporary Activity visa

With the advent of the global pandemic Covid-19, we have a special legislation in power that classifies it as an emergency event. Now, it falls under the Government Endorsed Event visa stream where you won’t need a sponsorship to apply. This visa enables you to remain in Australia if you have no other option and are unable to depart Australia due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. The new legislation supports people working in critical work sectors such as disability, healthcare, aged care, agriculture, etc. The people working in these industries under closed deadlines of visa expiry have 408 Visa to their rescue. A medical professional making employment arrangements in the healthcare sector can also apply for this visa. In order to apply for the visa, one must: Apply online Be on the Australian soil Have a current visa that expires in 28 days or less or your last substantive temporary visa expired less than 28 days ago Either have evidence from your employer that you have ongoing work in a critical sector and that an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident cannot fill the position, or demonstrate you can’t meet the requirements of any other visa Be able to support yourself and dependents Meet the health requirements and maintain adequate health insurance during your stay in Australia. Meet the character requirements Be a genuine temporary entrant on a Have paid back debt to Australian Government Have not had a visa cancellation or visa refusal Sign the Australian values statement This visa shall allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months and is free of cost. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you are someone falling into the same category, or if you want to know more about 408 Visa, you can book a visa consultation with us by contacting us on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of our registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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