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Australia has a duty to protect international refugees who feel unsafe or at risk in their home country. With a subclass 866 Protection visa, you can remain in Australia permanently. At Australian Migration Agents, we can guide you through the application process from start to finish, and answer any questions along the way.
Our expertise in migration visas means we can submit your application quickly and efficiently.
Our experienced agents will give you regular updates and clear explanations of visa pathways.
Our services are backed by a satisfaction guarantee which means you’re always in safe hands.
Our low-cost quotes outline all costs prior to engaging our services.
An Australian Protection visa (subclass 866) provides refuge to individuals who meet the criteria for refugee status or complementary protection under Australian law.
The primary purpose of this visa is to offer sanctuary to those who have a “well-founded fear of persecution” in their home country due to various factors, such as their race, religion, nationality, or political opinion.
This visa is also applicable to people who, if they return to their home country, might suffer:
Once granted, 866 visa holders can live and work in Australia permanently.
Applying for an 866 Protection visa can be an intimidating and challenging process. Our aim is to make the experience as stress-free as possible for you, drawing on our expertise to help secure your Protection visa. You’re in safe hands with Australian Migration Agents.
Organise a consultation time to speak with one of our agents. You can meet with us in person, via Zoom or telephone. Following this, we will send you paperwork that confirms our engagement to represent you.
We will prepare written submissions in support of your visa application. This will be based on your individual circumstances, and supported by evidence where appropriate. We then submit your application to the relevant body (Department of Home Affairs, courts or tribunal)
We will keep you informed about your application, and notify you of the outcome. If you receive an unfavourable outcome and we can reapply, we will!
The 866 Protection visa application is a complex process. By enlisting the help of a trained migration agent, you can leave the heavy lifting to us and increase your chances of success. After an initial consultation with a Protection visa agent, we’ll determine your best path forward, provide you with a fixed quote, and support you every step of the way.
At Australian Migration Agents, we care about your situation and do everything we can to help you on your visa journey. Our expertise in Protection visa law and requirements puts us in the best position to help you achieve a successful outcome.
Our skilled team offers in-person and virtual appointments, which means we can provide immigration assistance and advice regardless of where you live in Australia.
The Protection visa (subclass 866) includes eligibility criteria that you must meet before you can apply. These requirements are subject to change but currently include the following:
If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, our migration agents are happy to help.
We offer migration agent services across Australia.
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The Protection visa (866) processing time varies from applicant to applicant, with no definitive timeline set by the Department. While we cannot control how quickly your application is reviewed, we can do our utmost to ensure all requirements are met and enough evidence is supplied to reduce delays or requests for further information.
Once you are granted a Protection visa subclass 866, you can remain in Australia indefinitely as this is a permanent visa.
Your Protection visa is a permanent visa which means you become an Australian permanent resident the day you obtain your Protection visa.
If you want to move from Protection visa to citizenship, you may be eligible to apply after living in Australia for four years on your Protection visa. There may be other eligibility requirements that your migration agent can explain if this is a path that interests you.
A Protection visa subclass 866 offers a number of benefits, including the ability to:
Some applicants will be invited to an interview with the Department of Home Affairs to discuss their application. If this happens, you may be asked questions about your circumstances, family, and why you’re applying for the Protection visa. You may also be asked to clarify information in your submitted application. Your migration agent can help you prepare for an interview if this is something you are asked to attend.
You cannot apply for another Protection visa if you have previously applied and had the visa refused or cancelled. However, in some circumstances, the Minister can intervene under the Migration Act, allowing a person to submit a subsequent Protection visa application if they have genuine claims that were not included in their initial application.
Yes, you can withdraw your Protection visa application via the Department of Home Affairs’ online platform (ImmiAccount) while the application is still pending. One of our migration agents can assist if you decide you want to cancel your application.
Yes, the Temporary Protection visa subclass 785 lets you remain in Australia for three years where you can work, study, and access Australian government services. You and all eligible family members (such as spouse of the family head, dependent child of the family head, and other dependent relatives of the family head) included in your application must be in Australia when you apply.
Tell us a little about your situation, and one of our agents will get back to you as soon as possible.
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