Handing my 820 partner visa application tomorrow, BRIDGING VISA A - WORK RIGHTS HELP PLEASE

[hondalee12]

Hi,

 

I am handing my 820 Partner visa in person to the immigration office tomorrow. I came over on a ETA visa which is a tourist visa and this does not allow me to work. What do I do about applying for a bridging visa to work?. I understand that once I hand my application in I will be granted a bridging visa with the same rights that I entered Australia on.

 

What do I do about applying for rights to allow me to work? Do I do this tomorrow, or once I receive my receipt number do I go back into the office and apply then? How long does it take?

 

Please can somebody help

 

Thank you:)

[Guest GeorgeD]

Your Bridging Visa doesn't become active until your ETA ends (I think!)

 

More info on Bridging Visas here: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1024i.pdf

 

Once you are on the Bridging Visa A, you can then apply for lifting of any work restriction on the ground of financial hardship. This is far from a formality. You need to fill in form http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1005.pdf I believe. I would check with a RMA to make sure you fill this in as best as possible. You will need to provide evidence of hardship, this is mentioned in Section G.