Wickham Lawyers in Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia | Immigration lawyer

Wickham Lawyers

Locality: Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3831 9025

Address: Level 3, Wickham House 4000 Spring Hill, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.wickhamlawyers.com.au

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25.01.2022 It's a real honour to be named alongside some excellent immigration lawyers and leaders for the Migration Partner of the Year 2020 Award. And thanks to Lawyers Weekly for the nomination and hosting the awards.

24.01.2022 Occupation ceilings - SkillSelect An occupation ceiling are generally applied to invitations issued under the independent, skilled regional (provisional) visas. This means there will be a limit on how many EOIs can be invited for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations. Once this limit is reached, no further invitations for that particular occupation group will be issued ...for that program year. Invitations will then be allocated to intending migrants in other occupation groups even if they are lower ranking. Occupation ceiling values are based on a percentage of stock employment figures for each occupation. Employment figures are provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and represent the number of people employed in Australia in each occupation. Occupation ceilings do not apply to State or Territory Nominated, Employer Sponsored or Business Innovation and Investment visa subclasses. Occupation ceiling for 2020-2021 has been announced. In order to find out whether your occupation is affected by the new occupation ceilings, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 and discuss your matter with one of our immigration lawyers.

23.01.2022 No Further Visa - Waiver possible. A No Further Stay condition prevents visa holders from applying for many temporary and permanent visas while they are in Australia. Conditions include 8503, 8534 and 8535.... If one of these conditions has been attached to your visa, you cannot apply for another visa (except a protection visa or a temporary visa of a specified kind, while you are in Australia). Requesting a waiver You can request the Department to waive the condition if a major change in your situation occurs while you hold this visa. This change must be out of your control - you could not have prevented or stopped it. Examples of major changes that meet this criteria: 1. unable to travel due to a medical reason. 2. death or serious illness within close family. 3. natural disaster in home country. 4. war or civil unrest in home country. 5. your school cannot provide the course that you were approved for. Some changes that are major but not considered as reasons for waiver: 1. marriage or starting a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. 2. failing your course 3. pregnancy - unless your doctor has told you not to travel 4. Not knowing the condition was attached to your visa is not a reason for a waiver. Contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 for any further assistance.

23.01.2022 Citizenship for Children Born in Australia with foreign parents If youre not a citizen and your child was born in Australia, under certain conditions, they can become Australian Citizen. Children born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986, who did not acquire Australian citizenship at birth, automatically acquire it if they have been ordinarily resident in Australia throughout the 10 year period beginning on the day of their birth. In such cases, the child will become an ...Australian citizen on their 10th birthday. It is important to know that is this is regardless of the parents migration status. The child also does not need to be in Australia on their 10th birthday. Whilst there have been attempts to bring in the legal status of the parents into the equation, to date this has not been approved and probably unlikely to happen. For further information on Australian citizenship for children born in Australia, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025.

23.01.2022 TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS - Returning to Australia if currently offshore during the Covid-19 pandemic Travellers who have a compassionate or compelling reason to travel to Australia will need to have an exemption from the Australian Border Force Commissioner. All travellers arriving in Australia must undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities (for example, a hotel), in their port of arrival.... The Commissioner of the Australian Border Force (ABF) may consider an additional exemption in relation to the travel restrictions currently in place for: 1. foreign nationals travelling at the invitation of the Australian Commonwealth Government for the purpose of assisting in the COVID-19 response or whose entry would be in the national interest; 2. critical medical services, including air ambulance and delivery of supplies, that regularly arrive into Australia from international ports; 3. people with critical skills (for example, medical specialists, engineers, marine pilots and crews) by exception; 4. diplomats accredited to Australia and currently resident in Australia, and their immediate family; 5. case-by-case exceptions for humanitarian or compassionate reasons. Exemptions must be granted prior to travelling to Australia. REQUEST FOR TRAVEL EXEMPTION: - The request for an exemption through Commissioners Discretion must be accompanied by: 1. passenger details: name, DOB, visa type and number, passport number, Australian residential address, Australian telephone number); 2. case information: why this case should be considered for Commissioner discretion/exemption; 3. supporting statement: the request should be accompanied by a statement and evidence of how the individual meets one of the grounds for an exemption or excise of the Commissioners discretion listed above. If you are a holder of a temporary visa and currently offshore, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 to determine if you can return to Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

22.01.2022 Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 PIC 4020 is a requirement for the grant of most visas. Under PIC 4020, a visa might be refused if bogus documents or information that is false or misleading is given to the Department or the AAT. The objective of PIC 4020 is to make visa applicants responsible for the information they provide, and the integrity of any documents they submit to support their applications. PIC 4020 covers three main types of fraud:... (1) False or Misleading Information that is connected to a criteria for the visa that an individual has applied for. An example of this declaring that you have no criminal convictions, when you have previously had a criminal conviction. Another example is declaring previous work experience that has not actually be undertaken. (2) Providing a fake of bogus document. The document does not need to be connected to any visa criteria, it merely needs to be given to attract attention under PIC 4020. (3) Concerns regarding an applicants identity; resulting in the Department being unable to satisfy themselves that the person making the visa application is who they say they are. It is important to remember that even if you hire a Migration Agent or a Lawyer; you are personally responsible for the information provided in your visa application even though it is prepared by someone else. Ignorance or lack of care is not an excuse; however a well prepared case of leniency can be successful. Wickham Lawyers have represented several individuals facing the penalties under this provision. Success defending such matters can been achieved in the Department, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and in the Federal Courts. If you have a PIC 4020 issue, we advise contacting us at 07 3831 9025 immediately for a consultation.

21.01.2022 Australian border closure could be long-term for India. Thousands of temporary visa holders in India anxiously waiting to return to Australia may have to wait longer than initially anticipated, as India dramatically climbs-up on the world tally and is now the sixth worst-hit by the pandemic. Australias borders have been closed to international travellers for nearly three months, allowing only citizens and permanent residents and those considered exempt in special circumsta...nces to re-enter the country. Wickham Lawyers anticipate that border for Australia for Indian citizens is unlikely to open until September/October 2020 or even longer depending on pandemic situation in India. We strongly advise Indian citizens who wants to visit Australia on temporary visas to make plans for 2021 and forget 2020 (on a caution side).

20.01.2022 Temporary Visa Holders & Economic Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a standstill for much of Australia including for international students and other temporary visa holders, with many now left with little choice but to return to their home countries. HIGHLIGHTS ... 1. Australian government asks temporary visa holders unable to support themselves to go home. 2. The government allows temporary visa holders with work rights to access superannuation. 3. Visitors with visas lasting three months or less have also been asked to go home. Hence, all temporary visa holders must fend for themselves and are encouraged to rely on family support, part-time work where available and their own savings. Majority of these visa holders will be allowed to access up to $10,000 from their superannuation in the current financial year. COMMUNITY SUPPORT Although it may sound cruel and inconsiderate to some, we must understand that every government have the primary duty to look after its citizens and residents. So, Australian governments response to the plight of temporary visa holders is justifiable to some extent. We, as community must come forward and unite to help our brothers and sisters in this financial crisis. Its the time to pay our motherland by helping our own. However, all temporary visa holders must also understand that there is only so much any community can do for them. The financial crisis has adversely affected everyone and so although community members may be in the position to help each other but the help may not be enough. We can help temporary visa holders through different ways, including: 1. Providing essential monetary support. 2. Providing temporary accommodation to them. 3. Paying them market rates instead of exploiting them. 4. Being available to talk and provide emotional support. 5. Buying odd things for them such as food, groceries, clothes, books etc. 6. Providing free or discounted services, such as migration, accounting, legal and career advice. 7. Helping them to buy air ticket to home country. Wickham Lawyers are committed and coordinating with other businesses to help and support temporary visa holders. Any temporary visa holder can contact our Principal Solicitor, Vikas Jain at 0420 855 580 for any reasonable help. Tell us how can we help you

19.01.2022 Temporary Visa Holders - Return to Australia - NOT until travel ban is lifted. The Department of Home Affairs says there are NO plans to grant temporary visa holders a blanket exemption to Australias coronavirus travel ban, despite pleas from those stranded overseas to be allowed back into the country. Temporary Visa holders caught out by the travel ban have told that despite calling Australia home for several years before the pandemic took hold, their applications for exe...mption on compassionate grounds have still been denied. Australia borders would remain closed to everyone other than Australian citizens and permanent residents and eligible family members, for the foreseeable future. Several temporary visa holders who have been separated from partners in Australia, have also had their applications rejected. If a vaccine is found it will change the equation but at this stage keeping Australias borders secure is a very strong priority. For further information, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025.

17.01.2022 IMPORTANT: International Students - GOOD NEWS Australian Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes include:... 1. The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia. This means when borders re-open, students will already have visas and be able to make arrangements to travel. 2. International students will be able to lodge a further student visa application free of charge, if they are unable to complete their studies within their original visa validity due to COVID-19. 3. Current student visa holders studying online outside Australia due to COVID-19 will be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirement for a post-study work visa. 4. Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa outside Australia if they are unable to return due to COVID-19. 5. Additional time will be given for applicants to provide English language results where COVID-19 has disrupted access to these services. For further information, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025

15.01.2022 Partner Visa Changes - Sponsorship Application & English Test The new measure will require Australian citizens and permanent residents to undergo a police check and show any adverse results to their partner or spouse before they can sponsor them. If a person has any record of domestic violence they will be forced to share this with their partner but it will not automatically count as a bar for their application as immigration officers will have discretion when determining whe...ther or not to grant the partner a visa. The domestic violence check is expected to take six weeks to process and will be covered by an additional $420 fee announced last week in the federal budget when the government also revealed it planned to introduce an English language test for foreign partners. Both the domestic violence check and English tests would come into effect at the end of 2021 but could be disallowed by Parliament. For further information on partner visas, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025.

14.01.2022 If there is one thing the world needs now more than ever, it's positivity and a sense of hope. Although kindness should be something we should carry out all the time, World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. In Australia, World Kindness Day is being endorsed as a pursuit to set a new world record of 20,000 kind acts logged in one single day. Fun challenges today for you if you're keen to accep...t: 1. Say a compliment to the first stranger you see today. 2. Donate your skills & talents to people who need it. 3. Help someone carrying heavy bags. Meanwhile, make sure to share any other acts of kindness you have engaged in lately in the comment section.

14.01.2022 ATTENTION: Section 48 barred applicants onshore If your visa was Refused or Cancelled SINCE YOUR LAST ENTRY to Australia and you are currently in Australia on a BRIDGING VISA, then you cannot lodge majority of the visas including State and Territory Nominated Visas (Subclasses 190 or 491) while remaining onshore due to the operation of Section 48 Bar. There is NO Waiver for Section 48 Bar and there is NO discretionary powers in this matter. ... NOTE: The Australian Government has asked the State and Territory governments to suspend nominating s48 barred applicants until the COVID-19 travel restrictions have been resolved. Wickham Lawyers strongly advises not to apply for any Subclasses 190 or 491 applications if you are currently Section 48 barred until the COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted. If you already received an invitation to apply Subclass 190 or 491 visa and you are Section 48 barred, then you have an option to lodge new Nomination applications again once the travel restrictions are lifted, if you meet the criteria at that time. Alternatively, you can leave Australia, apply for the Subclass 190 or 491 visa and remain offshore until the grant of the visa and possibly until the COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted. If you are affected by Section 48 Bar and need further assistance, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025.

14.01.2022 Bigamy Bigamy is defined as a person who is married must not go through a form of ceremony of marriage with any other person. This includes marriage ceremonies or registered marriages in foreign countries. If you are married in India or anywhere else offshore, whether through religious ceremony or Civil Registration, you are prohibited from marrying again in Australia without a Divorce with the first spouse.... Bigamy is a Criminal Offence Note that bigamy is a criminal offence across Australia punishable by up to 5-7 years’ imprisonment to marry a person whilst already married to another. The only defence to a criminal charge of bigamy is that at the time of the offence, the accused believed that his or her spouse was deceased and that the length of absence provided reasonable grounds for the believe that the spouse was deceased. A person knowingly marrying the other person A person who marries another person knowing that other person is already married is guilty of participating in bigamy, which is also a criminal offense which attracts a maximum penalty of five years in prison. What if you discover you have committed bigamy? You need to address the issue as soon as possible and seek legal advice. You can contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 who specialises in bigamy cases by immigrants and people from overseas.

13.01.2022 The Australian Government recently announced a number of changes to Student and Graduate visa arrangements following the disruptions caused by COVID-19, addressing some key issues raised by International Students and Universities alike. The following information has been made available so far. Australian Study Requirement... International Students who currently hold a valid Student visa and are studying online from overseas will be able to count that study period towards the Australian Study Requirement for a Graduate Post-Study work visa. Graduate Applications from Overseas International Students who have completed their studies will be able to apply for a Graduate visa from outside Australia if they are stuck overseas due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Processing Restarts Student visa applications will start processing again, so visa holders are ready to travel when the Australian borders reopen. Fee Free Applications Certain International Students will be able to lodge a new Student visa application without fee if they were not able to complete their studies during the validity period of their original Student visa due to COVID-19. English Testing Extended Applicants will be given additional time to provide English language test results where there have been disruptions to testing services due to COVID-19. Please note that the above changes require new legislation to be released by the Department. Details on eligibility criteria and requirements have not yet been released. Wickham Lawyers will keep you informed in this matter.

13.01.2022 Power of Attorney - To sell a property or for a family law matter in India. A power of attorney (POA) is a formal document giving another person the authority to make personal and/or financial decisions on your behalf. If you want to give authority to make personal or financial decisions on your behalf in India e.g. selling a property or family law proceedings, you need a Power of Attorney.... Wickham Lawyers can assist you in preparation of such POA. Contact us at [email protected] or call us at 07 3831 9025.

12.01.2022 April 2020 - SkillSelect Only 100 invitations were issued in the April 2020 round, just 50 applications each for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Family Sponsored) visa. The minimum points score rose to 95 points for each subclass type.... The only occupation to receive invites in the double-digits were Software and Application Programmers on 18. Civil Engineering Professionals were next on 9, and then Accountants with a total of 8. Life Scientists received 5 invitations this round, while Internal Medical Practitioners have finally made it to 5 invitations. ADVICE Consider State Migration Program. There is still some availability for Subclass 190 and 491 State Nominated visas. Vikas Jain suggest that serious consideration is given to migrating to regional areas of Australia, and checking State or Territory requirements directly before you start the application process. For further information, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 NOTE: Wickham Lawyers do not provide free consultations.

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11.01.2022 Complex Migration Matters - Throughout Australia If you have problems or concerns with the migration process or with your visa, Wickham Lawyers are here to assist you with the most relevant migration solution for your specific situation. With professionalism and ethical standards in mind, our team of immigration lawyers have successfully helped thousands of international individuals, families and corporate clients with their complex migration matters.... Some of the complex migration issues we assist with are: 1. Migration Judicial Reviews - Federal and High Court. 2. Administrative Appeals Tribunal representation. 3. Notice of intention to consider cancellation. 4. Visa refusal or visa cancellation under s.501. 5. Character criteria concerns. 6. Health criteria concerns. 7. Resolution of status (unlawful). 8. Employer sponsored visa monitoring / sanctions. 9. Ministerial intervention requests. 10. Immigration requests for further information. 11. Family violence provisions. 12. PIC 4020 - bogus or incorrect information/documents. 13. Immigration Detention. 14. Boat arrivals - IMAs. Whether you have had a visa cancellation or visa refusal, or if you have a specific concern before preparing to lodge your visa, it would be our pleasure to assist you. We will offer confidential, personalised advice specific to your matter. Advice in relation to complex migration issues may require expertise of Criminal, Family or Commercial lawyers and hence you need Wickham Lawyers who has a team of Barristers and Solicitors to assist you throughout the process. Call us 24/7 at 07 3831 9025 for a confidential consultation.

10.01.2022 Section 48 bar Theres no waiver to Section 48 bar - no waiver, no exemptions and theres no provision to remove the application of section 48 if you are affected by it. You cannot send any request to the Department seeking waiver/exemption of section 48 bar due to COVID-19 or border closure or any other reasons that you may have. The Department has no discretions in this matter and they cant do anything about it. ... To discuss this matter further, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025.

07.01.2022 Tax Returns 2020 - JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Early Superannuation, Stand Down Payments & Other Unusual Income. JOBSEEKER Payments The first thing to have in mind is that JobSeeker payments are taxed.... The ATO will automatically load this information into the government payments and allowances section in your tax return, but it wont necessarily be there from July 1 on the dot. This means if the information is missing when you do your tax return, youll have to populate it yourself or revisit later after the data flows through. JOBKEEPER Payments JobKeeper payments are taxed as regular income. Australians that have received JobKeeper payments from their employer dont need to do anything different to other "normal" years. The payments will be included as salary and wages and/or allowances, in their regular income statement, which their employer provides directly to the ATO. Sole traders that have received the payments need to include them as income for the business. EARLY SUPERANNUATION withdrawal If you received early access to your super this year under the special arrangements due to Covid-19, any amounts youve withdrawn from super under this program are tax-free and you do not need to declare them in your tax return. STAND DOWN PAYMENTS Some Australians in the past three months have received a one-off or multiple payments from their employer for being temporarily stood down from work. These payments are also taxable and appear in their income statement and in their return. If people arent sure whether these amounts have been included in their income statement, they should check with their employer. OTHER UNUSUAL INCOME During the coronavirus crisis, some Australians may have received out-of-the-ordinary income such as a redundancy payout, income protection insurance payout, sickness or accident insurance claims, and accrued leave payouts. The treatment of these vary, so the tax office advised following the instructions on the individual line items in the tax return. For further information, contact your tax adviser, accountant or contact Wickham Lawyers

07.01.2022 Australians and permanent residents - Travelling Offshore If you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you cannot leave Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions unless you have an exemption. You can apply online but you must meet at least one of the following: 1. your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid;... 2. your travel is essential for the conduct of critical industries and business (including export and import industries); 3. you are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia; 4. you are travelling on urgent and unavoidable personal business; 5. you are travelling on compassionate or humanitarian grounds; and 6. your travel is in the national interest. If you are an Australian citizen and you need to travel offshore, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 for further information.

05.01.2022 Wickham Lawyers are hiring Practice/Accounts Manager (full-time, permanent) Gold Coast Responsible for the seamless daily running of the law practice, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves role that requires commercial awareness and first-class co-ordination and communication skills. So you’ll be as adept at motivating secretarial staff and dealing with clients and strategising with the management team. Note: solid accounts experience - including book-keeping, billing, account r...econciliation and debt recovery is essential. Duties will include financial management, human resources and recruitment, business and fee-earner capacity planning, premises management, technology and system implementation as well as maintaining internal procedural standards. About you: * Qualification in bookkeeping/accounting, Legal Practice Management and/or Business Administration * Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office * Previous Practice Management experience in a law firm (preferable) * Friendly and approachable manner * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Attention to detail and efficient work ethic * Ability to offer and implement strategies for firm growth and development For more information, contact Vikas Jain on (07) 3831 9025 or email your resume to [email protected]. Please note only candidates with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.

05.01.2022 Subclass 457/482 - Reduction in work hours or move to part-time work - COVID 19 Challenges The Department announced on 4 April that subclass 457 and 482 visa holders will be able to reduce their working hours without being in breach of their visa conditions. However, the below following four policy criteria should continue to be met:... 1. the pro-rata hourly rate of your approved salary (as per the nomination) does not decrease; 2. the role and duties performed remain consistent with your nominated occupation; 3. you are not employed under a Labour Agreement; 4. there is a written agreement in place between you and your sponsor. Your sponsor must maintain a copy of the agreement, and document the reason for the change. If you are a holder of Subclass 457/482 and impacted by COVID - 19, contact Wickham Lawyers to discuss your specific queries.

05.01.2022 Subclass 482/457 - Leave Without Pay (LWOP) - COVID 19 482 or 457 visa holders are covered by the National Employment Standards (NES), making them eligible for unpaid leave (e.g. study or sabbatical leave, recreational or holiday leave without pay, sick leave without pay, parental/carer/personal leave, maternity and/or paternity leave). You would not be considered to be in breach of your visa conditions solely on the basis of the unpaid leave. This is because you are legally... considered to continue to be employed by your sponsor (despite not working or receiving a salary). Immigration Department has confirmed that 457 and 482 visa holders who have been stood down but not laid off will be able to maintain their visa validity and to apply for an extension of the visa through the usual application process. For any LWOP it is expected that: 1. both you and your sponsor have agreed that LWOP will be taken; and 2. there is a formal application for leave without pay that has been formally approved by your sponsor. If you are a holder of Subclass 457/482 and impacted by COVID - 19, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 to discuss your specific queries.

04.01.2022 Subclass 482/457 - Reduction in Wages - COVID 19 It is only possible to reduce wages by lodging a new 482 nomination with a lower wage, provided the wage is still market rate and above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), currently AU$53,900. You would need to agree to the revised wage by signing a new employment contract, and the new application would incur an additional Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy payment on behalf of your sponsor. ... If you are a holder of Subclass 457/482 and impacted by COVID - 19, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 to discuss your specific queries.

03.01.2022 South Australia Migration - Subclass 190 and 491 South Australia is prioritising the processing and nomination of health and medical professionals. This affects South Australian graduates and applicants who are currently working as a medical or health professional in South Australia. 190 Nominations.... Immigration SA has closed its subclass 190 program for applicants who have not been working in South Australia for the past 12 months, or the past 6 months if in a country area. Further, South Australia will no longer nominate the following occupations for a 190 visa: 132211 Finance Manager 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager 221111 Accountant (General) 221112 Management Accountant 221113 Taxation Accountant 221211 Company Secretary 221213 External Auditor 221214 Internal Auditor 222112 Finance Broker 222311 Financial Investment Adviser 222312 Financial Investment Manager 224711 Management Consultant The following occupations are now only available for applicants currently living and working in South Australia: 141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager 351311 Chef 351411 Cook 491 Nominations Applicants not currently working in South Australia will be considered for a Subclass 491 visa only. Immigration SA is waiving their work experience requirement for specified medical and health professionals who are currently living and working in South Australia. Just the minimum 65 points (including state sponsorship points) is required. This applies to the 491 visa only. For further information on SA Migration Program, contact Vikas Jain, Immigration lawyer at 07 3831 9025. NOTE: Wickham Lawyers do not provide free consultations.

03.01.2022 It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, whether you are here on a visa or have Australian citizenship no one should be trapped in a violent relationship. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

02.01.2022 Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - COVID-19 Pandemic event visa Despite being Australian government endorsed visa, you do not need to be endorsed in writing to apply for the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa. The COVID-19 Pandemic event visa is only available to people: ... 1. who are onshore; AND 2. have 28 days or less remaining on their current visa; OR 3. where their last substantive visa has expired up to 28 days previously. The purpose of the new visa option is to provide a pathway for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and to also address the workforce shortages in critical areas like agriculture, aged care and public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Pandemic visa will allow the applicant to: 1. remain in Australia if they have no other visa options and are unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions; or 2. remain in Australia to assist in critical sectors including healthcare, disability and aged care, childcare and agriculture and food processing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department will consider each application on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the persons country of origin and other circumstances. For further information, contact Wickham Lawyers at 07 3831 9025 NOTE: Like other businesses, we are also struggling immensely to remain afloat. Please do not ask free legal services. We might offer discounted services but we can no longer provide any free legal service.