Note: DIAC has advised that this visa subclass is closed to new applicants with effect from 1 July 2012. Only eligible dependent applicants can be added to an existing application that was lodged on or before 30 June 2012.
From 1 July 2012 a new Business visa program is available.
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Assurance of Support |
No |
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Permanent Resident |
Yes |
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Sponsored |
Yes |
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What Payments Eligible For |
Payments subject to a NARWP (1.1.N.70) are payable only if the person has either served, or is exempt from, the NARWP. Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.2.70 Exemptions from Waiting Periods
Payments that have a qualifying residence requirement are payable only if the person has been an Australian resident for the required period of time or is exempt from meeting the prior residence requirement for the relevant payment.
This visa does not provide the holder with a QRE.
May be eligible for FTB and CCB. Policy reference: FA Guide 2.1.2.20 Verifying Residence/Citizenship, 2.6.2.20 Australian Residency Exceptions for CCB |
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Last reviewed: 12 November 2012