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Hello Ozmaniac, I dont think we can apply for another 489 visa as "EXTENDED STAY PATHWAY" because condition to apply same is to have one of the following visa. 489 is not in the list. Did you or any of your known person adopted/suceeded in above scenario or its just your idea/thoughts? Please advise. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/pages/489.aspx Extended Stay Pathway You can also apply for this visa if you hold a provisional visa in subclass 496, 495, 487 or 475. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hi, are you sure, there is no other way? do u think i should consult with some mara consultant ?

No its not the case i ll be moving to Aus in a couple of days and my visa is valid for 23 months. I am moving now with job so its only a month i am lagging to meet the 24 month visa condition.

Hi, thanks for the response. if i apply for a new visa, will there be any benefit of having already a 489 visa and working in australia? Or i ll be considered as just a fresh visa applicant?

Hello MaggieMay, what is the next best option in my case. I am facing shortage of a month to meet the requirement of 2 years on 489 visa. Thanks, Izhar

Hello, I have been granted 489 visa with time frame (3rd April 2013 till 3rd April 2017). Earlier I spent 24 days in Adelaide on my initial entry in November 2013. I am planning to come by 1st June 2015 permanently. Since my visa will expire on 3rd April 2017 and till that time even If I don't exit, my two years time frame (living in Adelaide) will not be completed to meet requirement for applying 887 visa from 489 visa. I have a job in hand and the 1 year work condition, I ll be able to meet. Can you please advise me on this. I have seen on some forum that there are some bridge visa A & B available but not sure if they can help me and how can I apply for them and when should I apply. thanks, Izhar

emran, i think you should apply for SA state sponsorship. they require only 6.5 ielts each and not 7. you can have a look on their web directly https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/snol_data