A Humanitarian Solution for People Seeking Protection in Australia with Incentives for Regional Contribution
The Subclass 790 Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) is a temporary protection visa for people who arrive in Australia illegally (without a valid visa) and are found to engage Australia’s protection obligations. This visa encourages self-reliance and regional contribution by offering a pathway to apply for other visas in the future if certain conditions are met.
✅ Key Benefits of the SHEV (Subclass 790)
- Temporary stay of up to 5 years
- Full rights to work and study in Australia
- Access to Medicare and some Centrelink support
- Eligible for certain mainstream services and English language training
- May offer a pathway to permanent visas if SHEV pathway requirements are met
- Encourages contribution to regional Australia
⚠️ Important Information
- You must have arrived in Australia without a visa (unauthorised maritime or air arrival)
- You must be found to engage Australia’s protection obligations
- This visa is not a direct pathway to permanent residency, but there may be options if you meet the SHEV pathway conditions
- You must declare an intention to work or study in designated regional areas
👤 Who Is This Visa For?
This visa is for people who:
✔ Are in Australia as unauthorised arrivals
✔ Are found to be refugees or owed protection
✔ Wish to contribute to regional Australia through work or study
✔ Do not hold Australian citizenship or any other substantive visa
✔ Pass health, character, and security checks
📝 Application Process & Timeline
- Apply Online – Lodge your application through Immi Account
- Protection Assessment – Your claims are assessed by the Department of Home Affairs
- Visa Grant – If successful, you receive the SHEV for up to 5 years
- Work/Study in Regional Areas – Complete 42 months of eligible activities to explore further visa options
⏳ Processing times vary and can be lengthy due to detailed assessments and security screening.
📌 What Is the SHEV Pathway?
If you hold a SHEV and for 42 months you:
- Work without relying on Centrelink (except family payments), or
- Study full-time in designated regional areas,
You may become eligible to apply for certain permanent or provisional skilled or family visas (not another protection visa).
🛠 How Immigrad Can Help
✅ Expert assistance with protection claims and eligibility assessments
✅ Guidance on choosing the right designated regional area for study or work
✅ Support for future visa planning through the SHEV pathway
✅ Help with family reunion options under the Humanitarian Program
📞 Start Your Safe Haven Enterprise Visa Application
📱 Call: [+61 434 294 670]
📧 Email: [info@immigrad.com.au]
🌐 Website: www.immigrad.com.au
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🔗 Official Resources
- Home Affairs – Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790)
- Designated Regional Areas – SHEV Pathway
- Protection Obligations and Eligibility Criteria
Note: Immigration regulations change frequently. While we maintain current knowledge, we recommend verifying information with the Department of Home Affairs or consulting a registered migration agent.