Partners of Critical workers get work rights

CPVV partners can now work.

The Government has decided to grant work rights to partners of critical workers.

Who is eligible

The new visa conditions will apply if:

  • you hold a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa and;
  • your are the partner of a critical worker and'
  • you are included in their 2021 Resident visa application and;
  • you have not applied for a subsequent work visa

Validity

The work rights will be valid for the duration on the Critical Purpose Visitor Visa. If you are then granted an RV21 interim visa, the rights would remain.