(Temporary) Protection Visa Subclass 785

Subclass 785 or the Temporary Protection visa is structured for those who arrive in the country without any valid visa and seek asylum. A prospective applicant must fall under the Australian protection obligations and comply with the other requirements of the 785 visa category to be allowed to stay in the country temporarily. Subclass 785 visa is designed under the safe haven program of the country to provide an opportunity to those who do not arrive lawfully and are looking for protection. The holder of such a visa must intimate the Department when they change their residential address within two days from such change.

Why to apply for a Subclass 785 Visa

Subclass 785 visa is a temporary permit to the Country. This visa allows its holders to-

Stay in the country while the visa is valid. (usually up to three years)
Work in any stream in the country while the visa is valid (as per the visa conditions).
Study in the country while the visa is valid.
Include immediate members of the family unit in the visa application form. (partner/ de-facto and dependent children.)
Enroll in the free Medicare facility of the Government.
Immediate access to social security benefits.
Enroll for free English language classes (up to 510 hours).
To apply for a subsequent temporary humanitarian visa if they still need protection.

To know more about the provisions of subclass 785 or for your specific or general queries on eligibility conditions, migration requirements, and visa processing, contact our 785 visa consultants or immigration agents.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for a Temporary Protection Visa 785

To be eligible to apply for a subclass 785 visa, the applicant must meet the Department’s required eligibility conditions.

The applicant must have arrived in the country illegally (or must not have been cleared at the immigration clearance).
The applicant must be unable to apply for a valid protection visa (subclass 866) as per the conditions attached to it.
The applicant must be a refugee or meet the complementary protection criteria as per the Migration Act 1958.
The applicant must be able to provide documentary evidence of their identity, nationality, or citizenship.
The applicant must not be a National of two or more countries.
The applicant must not be a holder of another protection visa from a safe third country.
The applicant must not be a holder of subclass 449 visa in Australia
The Department of Home Affairs must be convinced that the applicants are not a prospective security threat.
The Department must be convinced that the applicant is not associated with any proliferation of mass destruction weapons.
The applicant must meet the other health and character requirements of the visa category.
The applicant must sign the Australian value statement to accept and follow Australian laws.

The visa application form processing in Australia is complex and needs professional help. We suggest you book an appointment with our 785 visa consultants/ immigration agents to secure favorable migration requirements and processing plans.

The applicants and their immediate family members (named in the visa application form) must be inside the country while applying for the subclass 785 visa.

Once the subclass 785 visa is granted, the holder of such visa category cannot travel to the country from which protection is granted (the minister can give exemption in exceptional circumstances).

How to Apply for a Subclass 785 Visa

Before applying for the subclass 785 visa application, the applicant must ensure that they hold valid documentary evidence to prove their identity, nationality, or citizenship; Get in touch with our visa consultants/ immigration agents for more details on eligibility conditions and visa processing after you apply.

The duly filled and complete application form should be filled with the Department along with the required documents. Only immediate family members can be included in the visa application form. Contact our visa consultant or immigration agents for detailed information on application processing and form-based eligibility conditions.

After filing the visa application form successfully, the Department informs the applicant that their application assessment is in place and communicates the applicants’ registered mail decision.

To apply for a subsequent subclass 785 visa, the applicant must ensure that their current subclass 785 visa is valid. Talk to our 785 visa consultant or immigration agents to accurately file all the application forms and quick processing. Our specialized visa consultants/ immigration agents are trained to counsel the client based on their eligibility and migration conditions and then provide all the assistance required to ensure a favorable visa decision

Processing Time for Temporary Protection Visa 785

The standard processing time for a subclass 785 visa category is not fixed and changes based on the applicant’s profile and migration requirements.

Generally, every year the Department puts up limits on issuing visas under this class. Hence, the processing time for the subclass 785 visa might be higher in such circumstances.

The Department makes all the effort to grant the 785 visa at the earliest. The Department generally asks for additional information both from the applicants and/ or external agencies (if any). Generally, the verification procedure for a temporary visa is less thorough under the safe heaven (temporary)visa category.

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Temporary Protection Visa Subclass 785 Visa