Superannuation
When a temporary visa holder ceases employment, the sponsor must notify the Department of Home Affairs within 28 days of the visa holder ceasing employment. This is a legal requirement that forms part of the employer’s sponsorship obligations. Immi Law is able to provide this notifications to the Department of the employer’s behalf.
This notification does not result in the cancellation of a 482 or 494 visa.
Temporary visa holders who have left Australia permanently and wish to access their superannuation contributions in an Australian bank account must wait for their visa to be cancelled, or otherwise request that the Department of Home Affairs cancel their visa immediately.
The temporary visa holder may create an ‘ImmiAccount’ and ask for their own visa cancellation, or otherwise download Form 1194 and email this to super.payment@homeaffairs.gov.au
Once confirmation has been received that the visa is cancelled, the individual may apply online to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to access their superannuation.
Should you wish to learn more, please contact us.
