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Migration

Global Special Humanitarian Visa Subclass 202: New Commonwealth Priorities Under LIN 26/036

The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Specification of Commonwealth Priorities for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visas) Instrument 2026. This new instrument sets Commonwealth priorities for assessing Global Special Humanitarian Visa Subclass 202 applications proposed by Approved Proposing Organisations under the Community Support Program. In simple terms, the Government now gives clearer focus to applicants who are generally of working age, have adequate English, and can become financially self-sufficient within 12 months of arrival in Australia. Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202): Why This News Matters The Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202) supports people outside Australia who face

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Illustration of online visa application with text- New online lodgment option for Subclass 202 SHP visas from 1 July 2025
Migration Update

New Online Lodgement Option for Subclass 202 Visa from 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs will implement a new legislative update titled Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Amendment (Internet Lodgement) Instrument 2025.This change introduces a faster, digital way to apply for the Subclass 202 visa, significantly improving how Australia processes humanitarian applications. Subclass 202 Visa Applications Can Now Be Lodged Online Before this update, people applying for a visa under the Special Humanitarian Program (SHP) had to submit paper forms. Now, applicants and their proposers can complete and lodge their forms electronically via ImmiAccount. To use the online system, both parties must submit

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