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Offer of a Resolution of Status Visa to Ukrainian Temporary Humanitarian Concern (subclass 786) visa holders
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Ukrainians and their family members who are in Australia because of the war. In October 2024, the Minister decided to make an offer of a permanent stay in Australia, on a case-by-case basis, to Ukrainian nationals who hold a Temporary Humanitarian Concern (subclass 786) visa.
This permanent pathway is through the grant of a Resolution of Status (subclass 851) visa to individuals who accept the offer of a permanent stay and meet relevant criteria for the grant of the visa. Resolution of Status (RoS) visa holders are able to stay in Australia permanently with the same rights as permanent residents. This includes access to:
- eligible social security payments
- the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- higher education assistance (as this visa is considered a permanent humanitarian visa for this purpose).
RoS visa holders are also eligible for:
- free English lessons through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) , and
- settlement support through the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program.
Request for priority
The Minister will generally prioritise offers of permanent stay for those with the earliest subclass 786 visa cessation dates as per departmental records.
The Australian Government will also look to prioritise processing for subclass 786 visa holders who:
- hold a subclass 786 visa that is soon to expire;
- want to enrol in university/TAFE in 2025, and whose immediate family members also hold a 786 visa
- can demonstrate urgent or compelling and compassionate circumstances that would be assisted by grant of a RoS visa.
If this applies to you, complete the Request for priority consideration web form.
More information
For more information about the visa process, go to: Offer of a Resolution of Status Visa to Ukrainian Temporary Humanitarian Concern (subclass 786) visa holders
You can download the DHA Factsheet here: English language version and Ukrainian language version.
For background about to the decision to offer permanent residency and AFUO liaison with the Minister, see here: 4 October 2024 – English & Ukrainian language version.
For an AFUO community update about the permanent residency offering, see here: 20 December – English language version and Ukrainian language version.
