Section 48 Bar Waiver

The Bar applies to candidates who:

• Carry a refused or cancelled visa
• Do not hold a visa
• Hold a Bridging Visa

Before the amendment, applicants who came under any of the above mentioned category had to go offshore in order to apply for a new visa. This was increasing difficulties for the applicants not only because of Australia’s Covid-19 restrictions but also because many were unable to get a successful exemption to travel. The new waiver clearly states that now any candidate who has a Section 48 bar does not necessarily need to go offshore. They can remain in their job onshore and apply for permanent residency through subclass 190, 491 and 494.

About Skilled Nominated Visa 190

This is a point based visa wherein you submit your application to get nominated by a state or territory government agency. Once your application is submitted you get points on the basis of skills and information that you provided. If you score necessary points, you will receive a nomination to immigrate to Australia.

About Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa 491

This is a point based visa wherein you submit your application to get nominated by a state or territory government agency. If you have a relative in Australia willing to sponsor you then also you can enter the country under this visa subclass. Once your application is submitted through SkillSelect you get points on the basis of skills and information that you provided. If you score necessary points, you will receive a nomination to immigrate to Australia. The biggest attraction point of this visa is that whoever successfully receives a nomination gets to stay in Australia for 5 years. They can also travel to and from Australia till the time of their visa validity. 

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