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Expansion of Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa work rights across all economic sectors

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CountryAustralia
Operative dateFebruary 21, 2022
CategoryTemporary employment / exceptional visas
Policy toolProgram expansion / sectoral broadening
Affected groupTemporary visa holders who were in australia prior to 21 february 2022; as well as temporary visa holders who arrive in australia after 21 february 2022 and have work rights or a job offer from a commonwealth funded aged care service at time of application.

Policy effect

Temporary visa holders with work rights can access the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa with no visa application charge for 6 or 12 months when working in any sector of the Australian economy.

Official source excerpt

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Temporary visa holders with work rights will be able to access the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa incurring no Visa Application Charge for a period of 6 or 12 months if they work in any sector of the Australian economy. … The new arrangements will only be available for Pandemic Event visa applications made on or after 21 February 2022 … Temporary visa holders who were in Australia prior to 21 February 2022; as well as Temporary visa holders who arrive in Australia after 21 February 2022 and have work rights or a job offer from a Commonwealth funded aged care service at time of application. … Temporary visa holders working in, or intending to work in, any sector of the Australian economy including Commonwealth funded aged care will be able to apply for the Pandemic Event visa up to 90 days before their existing visa expires and then remain in Australia for up to 12 additional months if working or intending to work in a key sector (including agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care, child care, and tourism and hospitality) or 6 months if working or intending to work in any other sector.
minister.homeaffairs.gov.auOpen official source
Retrieved from https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/enhancing-temporary-visa-settings-to-support-economic-recovery.aspx

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