Recent changes:
Internet Access Legislation Change 1 July 2006 Amendments to Subclass 995 Diplomatic Temporary Visa and Subclass 426 Domestic Worker Temporary Diplomatic or Consular Visa Client summary is at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/legislation/amendments/lc01062006_13.htm
Applying for this Visa About this Visa This visa allows the temporary stay of domestic workers who intend to be employed in the household of a Diplomatic visa subclass 995 holder: See the immigration site at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/special-activity/426/index.htm
Domestic Worker (Executive) Visa (Subclass 427) Visa options for Domestic Worker Executive Visa Subclass 427 are found on:
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/special-activity/427/step-2.htm
There are two domestic worker visa subclasses:
- Visa Subclass 426 Diplomatic or consular
- Visa Subclass 427 Overseas executive
Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/consular) Visa
This visa is for domestic staff of diplomats and consular officials posted to Australia.
A letter of support is required from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, along with a copy of the employment agreement. Visa conditions apply, and the visa holder must not remain in Australia after the permanent departure of their employer.
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Domestic Worker (Overseas Executive) Visa
Certain holders of 457 visas are eligible to bring in a domestic worker.
It provides the worker with a temporary stay of domestic personnel for temporary business entry applicants for extended periods.
An applicant for this visa must provide evidence that the admission of domestic staff is necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of the executive.
If the employer has been sponsored, sponsorship is necessary for the applicant. Where the employer was not sponsored, a satisfactory employment contract must be submitted.
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ASSISTANCE WITH THIS VISA OR OTHER VISAS?
You might wish to talk to a migration agent about this visa. Here is our general link to the Migration Agents Registration Authority so that you can better understand what migration agents do in regard to visas, their responsibilities and your rights as a member of the public in regard to Australian visas and Citizenship.
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