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On 14/12/2018 at 14:54, CivCdn said:
Good catch, would interpret it the same as you.
Yes, you can also refer to the legislation regarding the 887 visa. It clearly written same as the current website.
The legislation remains same as before, but the immigration website has been updated by changing a few words.
I think that now the immigration noticed about the issue and rectify the words and sentences more clearly because it had created lots of confusion to the potential candidates before.
From some time for at least two years to for at least a total of 2 years
They used the term of 'total', which convinced me that my guess is a reasonable.
If it imply 489 visa only, they would not use the 'total'.
None of the agent explain about this change, rather they just keep insisting that bridging visa time does not include.
Anyway, I will see my friend's case and will update the information here shortly.
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Hi, I recently noticed that the immigration website change a few words for the 887 visa 2 years residence requirement.
It used to be a written as
You must currently hold either:
1) a skilled visa (487, 489 or 495)
2) a Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B that was granted in relation to an application for a subclass 487, 489 or 495.
You must have held a skilled visa at some time for at least two years before you apply for the visa.Hence, I assume that everyone know that we should stay at least for 2 years from the day grant of 489 visa.Now, however since the website being reformed, it is written asAn eligible visa means either:
1) a subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487 visa, or
2) a Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B, after having made a valid application for a subclass 489, 495 or 487 visa
You must have held an eligible visa for at least a total of 2 years before you apply for a Skilled Regional (subclass 887) visa.For me, it sounds like the bridging visa time also can be counted for the 2 years requirement, am I wrong?
I sent a few inquiry about these changes to migrate agents, but they have given me the different answers, so not sure which agents are correct.
If anyone lodged the 887 visa application by counting his/her bridging visa time, I will appreciate if you share your experience with me.
As it took 7 months to grant my 489 visa, so it is crucial information for me to get PR at the earlier stage.
Cheers
489 bridging visa count towards 887 visa
in Working and Skilled Visas
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HI, Samina.
I spoke to the 887 department manager and received the clear answer for this inquiry.
Your time spent as a 489 bridging visa holder for 8 months can count for 2 years residence requirements and 1 year full-time criteria.
However, you can only apply for 887 visa after 2 years from your 489 visa grant date.
So, it doesn't mean that you can apply for 887 visa by counting the 8 months, but you can count for the residence and working requirements.
I wish it helps you to clear your query.