Christopher Grigg

That was a misunderstanding from me stating I have a Bridging Visa by applying onshore, I wasn't aware that's the only way you get a Bridging Visa. To answer your question Bungo, I was on a 3 month tourist visitor I think "e-visitor". I have now moved onto this Bridging Visa A (WA) where it states I have full work rights. I applied for a Skilled Independent Visa 189 and my partner is on the application as de-facto.

Thanks for the response MaggieMay24 I have the answer from another source. In my situation, because I had applied onshore I have full work rights and can even start my own company etc. I'm guessing this is because my last visa was a tourist visa and I'm hoping to move on to permanent resident visa.

Hi Bungo, yes it is a Bridging Visa A but they call the class "WA" and subclass "010". I was on a tourist visa that expired early May so am now on the Bridging Visa.

Hello all, I have quite a complicated situation where I am now on a Bridging visa WA waiting for a permanent residency application. I have got a job as an IT contractor happy days. On my bridging visa notification doc it says "Permission to work - When your Bridging visa (class WA) is in effect, you will have full permission to work.". Does this mean I have the same work rights as if I had a permanent resident visa? Or can I start my own company on this bridging visa (an IT contractor would typically start their own company of one in the UK)? Thanks in advance, Chris

Hi all, I'm at the same stage now, not sure wether to upload documents or not now as it states "Processing - Please wait for the department to contact you"? Also is it a good idea to arrange for the medical now or should I wait until the department contacts me? I do have the option to "Organise a health examination" so assuming I need to do one. Thanks Chris