A Safe Haven Enterprise Visa, otherwise known as SHEV, permits the visa holder to stay in Australia for a period of time because Australia owes protection obligations towards. The benefits for a SHEV holder is that they may have access to Government support as well as work rights. Furthermore, there is a push by the Department of Home Affairs to encourage migrants to rural areas. Consequently, a SHEV holder will often need to live in regional Australia whilst on that visa. Ultimately, SHEV provides a pathway to obtain permanent residency as it gives opportunity for the person to eventually apply for other substantive visas. If you are interested in finding out whether a SHEV is suitable for you or you would like to be given clear advice about your visa options, contact Chua Tan Associates to speak with one of our migration lawyers.