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Subclass 202Refugee and humanitarian visas

Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202)

With this visa you may move to Australia if you face human rights abuses and have a connection to Australia, or to join a member of your immediate family.

At a Glance

Stay

Permanently

Cost

There is no visa application charge for this visa unless an Approved Proposing Organisation proposes you under the Community Support Program.

Processing Time

Each year we receive more applications for resettlement than the number of available visas. This means the decision process may take many years and most applications will be unsuccessful.

Conditions

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Overview

With this visa the applicant can

  • remain in Australia permanently
  • work and study in Australia
  • propose family members for permanent residence.

Official Home Affairs Source

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