Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)

This visa includes the following criteria:

1. You must be subject to substantial discrimination in your home country
2. You must be proposed for this visa by a person or organisation in Australia. Your proposer must be one of the following:
   1. an Australian citizen
   2. an Australian permanent resident
   3. an organisation in Australia
3. You and your family members applying with you must meet the health requirement. Other non-migrating family members may also need to meet this requirement. If you have compassionate and compelling circumstances, your health requirement can be waived.
4. You must and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet certain character requirements. Other non-migrating family members may also need to meet this requirement.
5. Sign the Australian values statement if you are 18 years of age or older, confirming your commitment to respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.
6. You and your family must have paid back any money owed to the Australian Government or have a formal arrangement in place to repay it.

When applying for this visa, you have the option to include members of your family unit. You have the option to include them when you submit your visa application or add them afterward but before the decision is made.

Family members who apply for the visa must meet specific health and character requirements. Additionally, those family members who do not plan to come to Australia may still be subject to health and character requirements.

Your family includes:

1. Your partner
2. Your dependent children
3. Your partner's dependent children
4. Other relatives who are dependents (partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin)

If your child is not dependent, they must apply for their own visa.

Declaration

It's crucial to declare all family members, even those not applying with you.

Note: If you don't declare a family member in your application, proposing them for a refugee and humanitarian visa after arriving in Australia may not be possible.

At The Immigration Lawyers, we are committed to ensuring everyone gets the support they need when applying for a global special humanitarian visa. Sometimes, an individual’s situation is out of their control, so if you’re seeking refuge in Australia, contact us to find out how we can help you.

The Global Special Humanitarian Visa is specifically designed to provide support for individuals or families suffering extreme hardship or discrimination in their country of residence. If eligible, this refugee humanitarian visa can give those in need a pathway to rebuilding their lives in Australia. We are committed to supporting and protecting vulnerable populations from hardship.

Who can Apply for the Global Special Humanitarian Visa?

The way the Global Special Humanitarian Visa works is quite simple. There are two primary requirements to apply. Firstly, it is essential to provide proof of substantial hardship, discrimination, or persecution from the applicant’s home country. The second crucial component is having a proposer residing in Australia. The proposer can be an organisation, family member, or another individual with permanent residence or Australian citizenship. Once these have been verified, the applicant will also need to undergo health examinations and assessments to ensure they are of good character and in need of the support of the Global Special Humanitarian Visa program. 

Demonstrating Humanitarian Grounds and Hardship

The most essential part of applying for a Global Special Humanitarian Visa is proving you are eligible. To do this, the Australian Government will ask for personal statements, witness testimonies, official documents, reports from human rights organisations, and possibly more. The Immigration Lawyers will be able to ensure all of this documentation is prepared properly to increase the chances of a successful application. 

For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.

To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.

What are the main requirements for a Global Special Humanitarian visa? 

The two main requirements are providing proof of hardship and discrimination and having a proposer residing in Australia. 

How long does the application process take for this visa? 

Obtaining a Global Special Humanitarian Visa will likely take between 12 and 24 months. However, every case will vary. 

Can family members be included in a Global Special Humanitarian Visa application? 

Providing that everyone meets the requirements, all immediate family members can be included in a Global Special Humanitarian Visa application.