Visas

GLOBAL SPECIAL HUMANITARIAN VISA (SUBCLASS 202)

Overview

Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202) allows an individual to migrate in Australia permanently, through a proposer, if they face any discrimination or human right abuses.

This visa allows the person to:

  • Live, study, and work in Australia indefinitely;
  • Register in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
  • Propose family members for permanent residence;
  • Travel in and out of Australia for five (5) years;
  • Take free English language classes for 510 hours;
  • Apply for citizenship in Australia, if qualified.

Things to consider when applying for this visa:

  • Processing
    • Processing time may months or, for some cases, years, but the Cornerstone Migration team will exert best efforts to get it in less than the stated months.
    • Be mindful when filling the application. Avoid errors when inputting data, and always check documents to be included.
    • Pay the correct visa application charges. Application will not be process if the applicant has not paid the costs.
    • When applying for this visa, the applicant should not be Australia nor their home country.
  • Eligibility
    • Residing outside Australia.
    • Proposed by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent citizen, or organisation in Australia.
    • Experiencing substantial discrimination in home country.
    • Meet health and character requirements

Cost:

No charges for this visa.