Special Category visa (Subclass 444) — Fees, Processing Time & Requirements | AusVisaTime

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WRKWork & skilled18

SC 482Skills in Demand visaWork & skilledTemporary employer-sponsored work where an employer cannot source a suitably skilled Australian worker.StayUp to 4 years; up to 5 for eligible Hong Kong passport holdersView SC 186Employer Nomination SchemeWork & skilledEmployer-nominated permanent residence for skilled workers.StayPermanentView SC 189Skilled Independent visaWork & skilledPermanent residence for invited skilled workers who do not need employer or state sponsorship.StayPermanentView SC 190Skilled Nominated visaWork & skilledPermanent skilled migration with nomination by an Australian state or territory.StayPermanentView SC 491Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA provisional pathway for skilled people nominated or family-sponsored to live and work in regional Australia.Stay5 years from grantView SC 485Temporary Graduate visaWork & skilledTemporary work rights for eligible international graduates of Australian institutions.StayStream-specificView SC 494Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView SC 408Temporary Activity visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayStream-specificView SC 858National Innovation visaWork & skilledPermanent residence for exceptionally talented people with internationally recognised achievements.StayPermanentView SC 191Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyView SC 192Pacific Engagement VisaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyView SC 400Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView SC 403Temporary Work (International Relations) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayStream-specificView SC 888Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView SC 188Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayStream-specificLimited SC 187Regional Sponsored Migration SchemeWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyLimited SC 489Skilled Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayUsually 4 yearsLimited SC 887Skilled Regional visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentLimited

EDUStudy & train3

SC 500Student visaStudy & trainStudy full-time in an eligible Australian course and work within visa conditions.StayUp to 6 years, aligned with enrolmentView SC 407Training visaStudy & trainTake part in workplace-based occupational training or a professional development program.StayUp to 2 yearsView SC 590Student Guardian visaStudy & trainAccompany and care for an international student who is under 18 or needs support.StayUsually aligned with the student visaView

VISVisit6

SC 600Visitor visaVisitVisit Australia for tourism, family visits or approved business visitor activities.StayUsually 3, 6 or 12 monthsView SC 601Electronic Travel AuthorityVisitA digital travel authority for eligible passport holders making short tourism or business visits.StayUsually up to 3 months per visitView SC 651eVisitorVisitFree short-stay travel for eligible European passport holders.StayUp to 3 months per visit within 12 monthsView SC 417Working Holiday visaVisitA cultural exchange visa that combines an extended holiday with short-term work.Stay12 monthsView SC 462Work and Holiday visaVisitHoliday and short-term work for young adults from eligible partner countries.Stay12 monthsView SC 771Transit visaVisitA temporary visa for travel to Australia under the purpose and conditions set for this subclass.StayStream-specificView

FAMFamily & partner23

SC 820 / 801Partner visaFamily & partnerThe onshore two-stage pathway for the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.StayTemporary until the permanent stage is decidedView SC 309 / 100Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visaFamily & partnerThe offshore two-stage pathway for the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.StayTemporary stage, then permanentView SC 300Prospective Marriage visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 870Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 101Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 802Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 143Contributory Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 864Contributory Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 173Contributory Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 884Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 103Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 804Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 445Dependent Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 461New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 102Adoption visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 116Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 836Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 114Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 838Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 117Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 837Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 115Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 835Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView

HUMHumanitarian6

SC 866Protection visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView SC 200 / 201 / 203 / 204Refugee visasHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView SC 202Global Special Humanitarian visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView SC 785Temporary Protection visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView SC 790Safe Haven Enterprise visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView SC 851Resolution of Status visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayStream-specificView

OTHOther13

SC 155 / 157Resident Return visaOtherAllows Australian permanent residents and certain former permanent residents to return to Australia.StayStream-specificView SC 010Bridging visa A (BVA)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 020Bridging visa B (BVB)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 030Bridging visa C (BVC)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 050 / 051Bridging visa E (BVE)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayUntil a specified date, period or eventView SC 602Medical Treatment visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 444Special Category visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 988Maritime Crew visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 942Crew Travel Authority visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC SPVSpecial Purpose visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 945Special Purpose Travel AuthorityOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 151Former Resident visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 405Investor Retirement visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayTemporary — see the grant letterLimited

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