Work Permission for Dependent Family Members of Temporary Visa Holders
Families in Australia often include dependents who come to Australia to build a better life. One may wonder if their dependents have work rights to work in Australia as dependents. Depending on the temporary visa subclass that the primary applicant is holding, such as Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482), Training Visa (Subclass 407), or Student Visa (Subclass 500) and other temporary visas, the work rights for dependents vary.
Work Rights for Dependents of Temporary Visa Holders
For most temporary work visas, such as SC482 or SC407, eligible dependents or secondary applicants included in the visa application generally have full work rights. They can work full-time or part-time across Australia without any restrictions on sponsorship.
The work rights vary depending on the visa, such as Student Visas (Subclass 500), which may allow dependents to work limited hours. In contrast, others may have a ‘no work’ condition imposed on the secondary applicant’s visa grant. If dependents breached a visa condition, they may be at risk of a visa cancellation.
What Do I Do If I Want Full Work Rights?
If you do not have full work rights and wish to obtain them, speak with an immigration lawyer for tailored advice that is specific to your circumstances to seek a waiver for a “no work” or restricted work condition.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
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