The Australian government announced and continues to announce measures which can affect the visa holders with temporary visas. This is because of the current situation of COVID-19. To get all the latest updates you should contact the experts. Read the given guide, to learn the situation about temporary visa holders in Australia.
Applicants with Sponsored Visa
Australian Immigration has announced that sponsored visa holders in Australia, who do not have jobs, reduced working hours, or stood down temporarily cannot breach the visa conditions and they can apply for the PR visa when the COVID-19 crisis is stopped.
The visa expiry date is not going to change and if you did not return to work, you need to apply for another visa. You need to contact the migration agent, to get all the details about the visa type.
Applicants with working holiday visa
Working holiday visa applicants working in critical sections like age, health, agriculture, disability care, childcare, and food processing will be allowed to work for more than 6 months. The applicant needs to work with the same employer and they are eligible to apply for a further visa which allows them to work in the same sector.
Applicants with Student Visa
The government has authorized the supermarkets and aged care centers to work as international students full-time. It will help to give more flexibility to international students and they get to work in different areas.
Students who are studying in Australia for one year and they need financial help can get access to the superannuation. This is also possible for people with 485 visa holders.
What kind of help is available for temporary visa holders during COVID-19?
Northern territory
Northern Territory, launched the financial package on 17th April to support the International students. For the Jobkeeper program, they announced $20 million which included sponsorship visas, international students, and other employees who were not covered.
If you are under any visa category, then you need to consult the immigration agent in Brisbane for detailed information about the visa.
South Australia
For international students, South Australia released $13.8 million of emergency cash help. The students at Flinders University, University of Adelaide, and the University of South Australia were also given help.
TAS
Tasmania has extended help to temporary visa holders who are facing financial problems. Non-government organizations are also given funds and financial help to people who cannot get back home.
Western Australia
Western Australia launched the program named StudyPerth Crisis Relief to provide help to international students in terms of shelter, food, health, legal rights, and well-being. If someone is facing financial hardship they will be helped in every manner.
For more information, you should contact our team and they will give you all the latest information on every visa type.
