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September 08, 2020

COVID-19: 408 visa adds offer of employment for aged care service providers, 45 per cent of COVID-19 visas approved

September 08, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

New legislation now applies to new and existing 408 visa applications lodged under an Australian Government endorsed event stream (the COVID-19 pandemic). It adds a pathway for work rights for applicants who have an offer of employment to work in the aged care sector from approved providers. The number of approved 408 visas is 45 per cent of COVID-19 408 visa applications at the end of July 2020.

April 07, 2020

COVID-19: 408 visa to the rescue for temporary visa holders stuck in Australia

April 07, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Last updated: 8 January 2021

The legislative instrument that classifies the COVID-19 as an Australian Government endorsed event was registered yesterday. Just who can (or rather should apply) for this visa appears more of a circumstance created under policy than fact.

April 05, 2020

COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

April 05, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

March 31, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Last updated: 30 April 2020

This FAQ and resources page is dedicated to common questions many visa holders may have about their status in Australia and what they can do in light of the coronavirus pandemic.