The Department of Home Affairs’ June 2026 Legacy Caseload Report contains encouraging news for many former Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) holders. More than 26,000 people have now been granted a permanent Resolution of Status (RoS) visa.
However, the report also shows that 1,410 applications remain unresolved, including 837 pending RoS applications.
If you are still waiting for an outcome, you may be wondering why your application has not yet been finalised and whether there is anything you can do to help move your matter forward.
What Is the Legacy Caseload?
The Legacy Caseload refers to approximately 30,000 asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat before 1 January 2014 and remained in Australia while their immigration status was being resolved.
Following changes introduced in 2023, many eligible TPV and SHEV holders became able to obtain permanent residency through the Resolution of Status (subclass 851) visa. While most people have now received an outcome, a number of applications remain under assessment.
Why Are Some Applications Still Waiting?
The Department does not publish reasons for delays in individual applications. However, unresolved cases may involve:
- Identity verification requirements
- Character assessments
- Requests for additional information
- Complex personal or family circumstances
- Ongoing review or court proceedings
- Ministerial consideration
Importantly, a delay does not necessarily mean that your application will be refused.
What About Refused Cases?
The report also identifies 1,436 people whose TPV, SHEV or RoS matters have been refused, cancelled or expired while they remain in Australia.
Although some applicants may have exhausted their available review options, others may still have legal avenues available depending on their circumstances and immigration history.
For this reason, it is important not to assume that a refusal automatically means there are no further options.
Could Ministerial Intervention Assist?
Recent government activity suggests that certain unresolved cases within this cohort continue to receive consideration through Ministerial powers in appropriate circumstances.
These powers are used only in limited situations and no outcome can ever be guaranteed. However, applicants experiencing lengthy delays or complex circumstances may benefit from obtaining legal advice about whether further representations can be made on their behalf.
Final Thoughts
While Australia’s Legacy Caseload is nearing completion, the latest figures show that 837 RoS applications remain pending and 1,410 applications are still awaiting an outcome.
If your RoS, TPV or SHEV application remains unresolved, or you have received a refusal and are unsure what comes next, now may be the right time to seek advice. Kindra Migration Lawyers regularly assists legacy caseload applicants with complex and unresolved migration matters.
