🎯 Overview of Refugee & Humanitarian Visa Options

1️⃣ Protection Visa (Subclass 785)

✔️ For individuals already in Australia seeking asylum
✔️ Allows the holder to stay, work, and access services in Australia
✔️ Provides a pathway to permanent protection

2️⃣ Refugee Visas (Subclass 200, 201, 203, 204)

✔️ Offshore visas for people in need of resettlement under Australia’s humanitarian program
✔️ Categories include:

1. Subclass 200: Refugee Visa
2. Subclass 201: In-country Special Humanitarian
3. Subclass 203: Emergency Rescue
4. Subclass 204: Woman at Risk

3️⃣ Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)

✔️ For individuals subject to substantial discrimination or human rights violations
✔️ Requires a proposer (family member or approved organisation) in Australia

4️⃣ Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) (Subclass 790)

✔️ Temporary visa for asylum seekers in Australia
✔️ Allows access to work, study, and services while promoting settlement in regional areas
✔️ Potential pathways to longer-term visas if specific criteria are met

5️⃣ Resolution of Status Visa (Subclass 851)

✔️ For eligible individuals who held temporary protection and now meet requirements for permanent residency
✔️ Grants permanent residency and access to settlement services

✅ General Requirements for Refugee & Humanitarian Visas

✔️ Must be facing persecution, conflict, or significant human rights risk in your home country
✔️ Meet refugee or humanitarian protection criteria under Australian and international law
✔️ Health, character, and security requirements apply
✔️ Offshore visas require a proposer in Australia (for some categories)
✔️ SHEV encourages settlement in regional Australia to access certain future visa pathways

⏳ Processing Times

Processing times can vary greatly based on individual circumstances, security checks, and humanitarian priorities:

✔️ Protection Visa (785): 12 – 24 months
✔️ Refugee & Humanitarian Offshore Visas: 12 – 24 months, but emergencies prioritised
✔️ Global Special Humanitarian (202): 18 – 30 months
✔️ SHEV (790): 12 – 18 months
✔️ Resolution of Status (851): 6 – 12 months

Times vary based on application quality, priority status, and security checks.

💰 Application Costs

✔️ Most Refugee & Humanitarian Visa applications are free of charge, reflecting their humanitarian nature
✔️ Additional costs may apply for health checks, police clearances, and document preparation

🎯 How Edvise Matrix Can Help

We support applicants by:

✔️ Providing confidential eligibility assessments
✔️ Preparing complete, accurate, and compassionate applications
✔️ Assisting with supporting evidence of persecution or risk
✔️ Advising on offshore humanitarian programs and proposers
✔️ Guiding SHEV and Resolution of Status pathways for long-term protection

If you or someone you know needs protection and safety, Edvise Matrix is here to guide you through Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian visa pathways with care and dignity.

Contact us today for confidential support.