SCENARIO
You are a registered migration agent. Your first client for the day is Charlie Styles, a
citizen of Malaysia. Charlie arrived in Australia on an ETA Class UD Subclass 601 visa
four months ago. He has really enjoyed his time in Australia and has been travelling
around and exploring all the world-famous sites. He tells you that whilst he was in
Australia, he was looking for love as he had just broken up with his long-term partner
and thought to come to Australia as his best friend found his wife in Australia while
studying here. Charlie tells you that he did meet someone in Australia, however, last
night while watching the sunset, she let him know she was not interested in continuing
their relationship anymore and did not think they would be a good fit long-term. Charlie,
having recently read a self-help book, took this as the universe saying that he should
remain in Australia until he finds his true love. Charlie, an engineer, set out to find an
employer in Australia to sponsor him. While searching on the internet about what he
needed to do from a migration perspective, he came across a forum which stated that in
his circumstances, he should apply for a Protection visa as that would buy him time.
Taking this advice on board, he lodged an application for Protection Class XA Subclass
866 online prior to coming in to see you. Charlie would like your advice on a number of
matters:
1.
What bridging visa would he be eligible for and when does it come into
effect?
2.
Would he be eligible for work rights?
Charlie also asks you questions about what would happen if he found an employer who
could sponsor him for a Temporary Skills Shortage Class GK Subclass 482 visa while he
is awaiting his Protection visa application to be processed. In particular:
3.
What bridging visa would he be eligible for and when does it come into
effect?
4.
Would he be eligible for work rights whilst his Temporary Skills Shortage
Class GK Subclass 482 visa is processed?
You must refer to the relevant legislative provisions and any applicable
policy in your answer.
(10 marks)
(Maximum Word Limit: 1,100 words)