Subclass 201 — In-Country Special Humanitarian Visa — immi.wiki

The Subclass 201 In-Country Special Humanitarian visa is an offshore permanent humanitarian visa for persons who are still inside their country of persecution — that is, persons who have not been able to flee. The applicant must be subject to substantial discrimination amounting to a gross violation of human rights. An Australian citizen or permanent resident proposer in Australia must support the application. This visa is rarely granted and represents a small proportion of the annual Humanitarian Programme intake.

• The applicant must be inside their country of nationality or habitual residence
• The applicant must be subject to substantial discrimination amounting to a gross violation of human rights in their country
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident in Australia must act as proposer and demonstrate close ties to the applicant
• Health and character requirements must be met

The proposer lodges the application on behalf of the applicant via ImmiAccount or at an Australian Embassy. The Department assesses the humanitarian claim, health, and character. Approval is subject to the annual Humanitarian Programme ceiling.

The Subclass 201 is a permanent residence visa. After grant, the holder has unlimited work and study rights. Resettlement support is provided on arrival through the Humanitarian Settlement Program.