Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Visa Program is designed to protect individuals and families who are facing persecution, human rights abuses, or danger in their home country. These visas offer safety, stability, and the chance to rebuild life in Australia.

Below are the main visa subclasses under this category:

1 Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202) For people outside Australia who have experienced severe human rights violations and are being sponsored by:

• An Australian citizen,
• A permanent resident, or
• An eligible New Zealand citizen.

This visa helps individuals reunite with family or community members in Australia.

2 Protection Visa (Subclass 866) For people already in Australia who:

• Fear persecution if they return home, and
• Meet the refugee or complementary protection criteria.

This visa provides permanent protection, allowing you to live, work, and study in Australia.

3 Refugee Visas (Subclass 200, 201, 203, 204) For individuals outside Australia who have been identified as refugees and urgently need resettlement.

These visas are granted under Australia’s offshore humanitarian program.

4 Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785) For people in Australia who are found to be refugees but:

• Cannot return to their home country, and
• Do not qualify for a permanent protection visa.

This visa provides temporary safety and work rights, but not a permanent stay.

5 Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790) For individuals seeking protection in Australia who do not meet requirements for permanent protection.

It encourages visa holders to:

• Work and study in regional Australia, and
• Potentially transition to other visa types in the future (if eligible).

Note: Visa requirements and eligibility criteria can change over time. It is recommended to seek guidance from a registered migration agent to stay updated. You may also refer to the official Department of Home Affairs website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas for the most current details on these visas.

At Randhawa Immigration, our registered migration agent can provide up-to-date information on these employer-sponsored visas and guide you through the entire application process.

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