Australian Visa News – Section 48 bar lifted for Skilled Visas

 

If you have had a visa cancelled or refused since last arriving in Australia and you are either unlawful (that is – you do not hold a visa) or you hold a bridging visa you are then in what is called ‘section 48 bar’.

 

If you are ‘section 48 barred’ you are prevented from lodging most other visa applications while you are in Australia (there are some very limited exceptions). This means that you would normally need to leave Australia.

 

Becoming unlawful in Australia or overstaying your visa can negatively affect future visa applications and eligibility for citizenship.

 

From 13 November 2021, a S48 Bar waiver is available for skilled visa applicants for 

•           Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

•           Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

•           Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494).

 

This means that Section 48 bar applicants can apply for sc190, sc491 and sc494 visas Onshore from the above date.

 

 

If you are ‘section 48 barred’ you are prevented from lodging most other visa applications while you are in Australia (there are some very limited exceptions).

 

This means that you would normally need to leave Australia.

 

Becoming unlawful in Australia or overstaying your visa can negatively affect future visa applications and eligibility for citizenship.

 

Changes to Migration Act – Section 48 bar

From 13 November 2021, a S48 Bar waiver is available for skilled visa applicants for 

•           Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

•           Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

•           Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494).

 

This means that Section 48 bar applicants can apply for sc190, sc491 and sc494 visas Onshore from the above date.

 

If you need to discuss your matter please book a time to speak to our experienced Migration Lawyers

 

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