Deadline for Ukrainian humanitarian visas
Ukrainians who have arrived in Australia and hold a temporary visa are able to apply for a sc 786 Temporary Humanitarian Concern (THC) visa. This is a three year visa and gives the holder access to work rights, study rights and Medicare. There is no visa application process or application fee, the Ukrainian citizen must complete the webforms on the Department’s website. This can be found at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/ukraine-visa-support/acceptance-of-offer-for-786-visa-information-request
However, the deadline to complete the webform is 11:59pm on 31 July 2022. Persons who are unable to accept the Government’s offer of a sc786 visa by 11:59pm on 31 July 2022 will need to lodge an alternate visa application and meet standard eligibility requirements for the relevant visa.