James H

13 minutes ago, Nemesis said:

And that is the point I was trying to make for James. The quote he used is from a section of an agent's website which os talking about Partner Visas, NOT skilled visas. 

Can anybody shed any light on it for a skilled visa ? 
 

It would seem this has always been around but @Marisawright made an interesting point. A while ago it didn’t matter because the wait time was significantly less than it is today. 

2 minutes ago, Raul Senise said:

Yes and no.

The Regulations determine what conditions must and can be applied.

For example, if going from a visitor visa to a partner visa, the bridging visa will have no work restrictions attached.

For people like myself applying for the 190 or the 189, would there be work restrictions? 

Just now, Raul Senise said:

There are specific Regulations governing what conditions a bridging visa will have, depending on the visa you are on and the visa you are applying for.

Some of the conditions are compulsory (i.e. must be applied) while some are discretionary (i.e. may be applied).

Depending on the specific circumstances, it is possible to receive a bridging visa that does not have any work restrictions and thus allow you to work while on the bridging visa. In other cases, work rights can be applied for if the bridging visa has work restrictions.

 

Thanks for that, so I guess immigration decide on what type of bridging visa you get based on your circumstances. 

4 minutes ago, Raul Senise said:

Entering on a visitor visa, then lodging another visa and eventually going onto a bridging visa is quite common. 

That clears that up then, do you know how it give you work rights? 

2 minutes ago, summer said:

But just to clarify, I can only make the application after my 3 month tourist visa runs out? And then they go “ok application is in, you’re now awaiting so you’re on a temporary partner?” Or do they keep you on a bridging visa whilst I’m waiting for it to be approved? Sorry if that doesn’t make sense!

you make the application when you are in the country on a tourist visa. You don't get a partner visa. Its just a bridging visa or so I'm lead to believe. 

1 minute ago, summer said:

Do I really need to book a return just so I don’t get questioned? Is it not legal to do it that way (tourist then application on shore?!)

As a tourist on a tourist visa I am pretty sure you need to show a return or onwards ticket.

13 hours ago, Nemesis said:

 

So it is a Partner Visa you are applying for? In that case, yes, the BVA comes with full working rights.

I thought you were applying for a 189, which has different rules. 

Its a 190 visa I am applying for. 

9 hours ago, Raul Senise said:

The scenario you have detailed above is plausible, however, you risk being refused entry if it is suspected you are not a genuine visitor, or intend working while on a visitor visa.

Consider, you will be trying to enter on a visitor visa, when the system will show that you have applied for Permanent Residency.

If you are planning to work in a trade, you will likely bring your tools of the trade, which would also raise concerns when arriving for visitor purposes.

Not saying it can't be done, but there are inherent risks.

Just for the record, I am not intending to rock up in Australia on a tourist visa with a tool kit. It was just a conversation that followed on from the same question every visa applicant has, "how long is this going to take?". I am just curious as to the legality of it and why more people have not followed this route.

I stand corrected from another thread, after you have received the invite, you would have to be in Australia on a tourist visa to then lodge your application for PR (within the 60 days). That would automatically transfer you to a bridging visa which would not be activated till your tourist visa had ended. 

Raul, as a migration agent you will probably be the best person to clear things up for me and anybody else interested in this route. 

If you were to enter Australia and travel the country for 3 month while on a visitors visa. During that time you applied for your PR. After 3 month your visitor visa ended and your bridging visa became activated. You then proceeded to do more travelling and some months later settled in the state that sponsored you, found work and a house ...etc till your PR visa was granted.

From your knowledge, what are the legalities of this? What are the risks? 

Just now, Marisawright said:

....because other people don’t have family hey can work for, for one thing. Plus people with a partner and children don’t want to uproot their family when there’s no certainty.  Plus things like cost of school fees on the bridging visa, the significant extra cost of buying a home etc

I am not clued up on the bridging visa so unsure of the position it puts you in when in the country. From what you are saying it pretty much allows you to be in the country with work rights and nothing else. 

10 minutes ago, JRC said:

No, we were worried because my hubby has glaucoma and we took all his medical history with us but because he doesn’t take any medication for it then it didn’t matter anyway.
 

I always thought the Medicals were because Australia didn’t want people who were going to cost them money but I think it’s more about whether you will be physically fit and well enough to put into the system. 

Good, here's me worrying about having hayfever ! 

1 hour ago, summer said:

So I know that my agent will answer this but it’s a Sunday and I get excited planning things  

so my intentions- go over (husband back in Oz now!) on a 3m tourist visa. Apply for bridging so we can go on to apply for a spouse or partner visa (are they different!) 

ok so my question, when I’m on bridging I have working rights but will have to pay for my child (8) to go into education. Now, I just thought “well 3 months off school go chill, surf etc, apply for bridging then once visa is put in we will be on that visa (not bridging) so won’t pay for school”.

HOWEVER, it’s just occurred to me, say the spouse visa is 20-29 month approval time- am I actually on a bridging visa for that entire time!? Thus paying for school for that whole time? 

And how do I get away with only booking a one way ticket, will I get questioned?! I’ve been there plenty of times but obviously with a return date...

 

thank you again for any help x

 

Just make sure you have an onward flight booked at the end of your tourist visa. New Zealand / Bali ... somewhere cheap ! 

You have a similar query to mine, if you go on a tourist visa (3m) then apply for a bridging visa. The bridging visa gives you the same rights as your previous visa. In your case it would be a tourist visa or does the application of a spouse visa over ride this ? 

1 minute ago, leighmarsh151084 said:

Basic all over body check, ie weight, height, blood pressure (I think) eye test etc

Urine example

Chest x-rays

And me and my wife just to have blood tests.

If I can remember anything else I will let you know. It was only in January but it's been like a whirlwind lol.

Cheers

1 minute ago, JRC said:

Blood test - for HIV

Weight, height and BMI

Chest Xray 

Urine sample screened

Mobility and reflexes assessed e.g. can you touch your toes

Asked what medication if any and whether we’d had any operations or medical issues in the last few (I think 5) years.

And that was about it I think. We chose the Sutton Coldfield hospital and they were lovely, helpful and really friendly. Would highly recommend them. 

Thanks ! 

Nothing too major then ! 

On 13/08/2019 at 07:39, leighmarsh151084 said:

Hi.

We had a weekend appointment in Sutton Coldfield.
A family of 5, we arrived at 9am and out by 11:30am.

Cheers

What was involved in the medical ? 

How would the state know you have family members living in other states? 

They would have to do some serious digging to find that information out. Digging is time, time is money ... 

I was under the impression that state sponsorship is merely a moral obligation. There is no conditions on your visa saying you must live and work in the state that has nominated you. 

I think NT caught onto this pretty quickly, now you need a job offer before they will give you state sponsorship. 

Just now, Marisawright said:

Even if it gives you work rights, consider that most employers won’t consider you for a permanent job while you’re on s bridging visa so it depends if your line of work lends itself to contract work

I'm an electrician, I've family in WA I can work with so I shouldn't have a problem finding work. I just don't understand why everybody doesn't go move there then transfer to a bridging visa instead of waiting the 8-10 month visa processing time. I've just never heard of anybody doing this. 

My visa agent said the only problem you would face is if you failed your medical or your police checks.

19 minutes ago, mt9754 said:

"On the bridging visa it will give you the same work rights as a your previous visa"

Presumably your previous visa in this situation would be the tourist visa, so you would have no right to work on the bridging visa?

Thats what I originally thought, but it seems not. IF the bridging visa didn't give you work rights it would be pointless in this situation. You would simply apply for a 12 month visitors visa. 

I am not sure if it covers you by allowing you to stay in the country till your immigration status has been resolved, in this case the visa granted. 

56 minutes ago, Nemesis said:

Source? For the benefit of the many people who will follow you down this route.

Also interested that unlike a normal BVA which mirrors the work rights of the original visa, this route apparently give you work rights of the visa you are applying for. Full working right before your working visa is granted? Interesting

https://www.emergico.com.au/partner-visas/lets-get-the-facts-straight-about-bridging-visas/

Thats where I read the above statement. 

I originally heard it from my visa agent (Down Under Centre). I had never heard such a thing so looked online for clarification on it. I am not sure if its a loop hole in the system or its standard practice. I guess the only downside is that you can't work until your tourist visa expires. I suppose this might be out of reach for some, what with the cost of moving, visa's etc.... but if you can stump up the cost to fund 3 month off work then I don't see the issue. 

31 minutes ago, Nemesis said:

If you apply offshore you will not get a Bridging Visa.

You cannot just arrive as a tourist and apply for a Bridging Visa, doesn't work like that.

A bridging Visa is granted when you apply ONSHORE  for a visa, whilst holding another valid visa.

 

 found this on a migration website, 

Fact:      While in general this is true, there are in fact some times when you can be granted a Bridging Visa after you arrive in the country, if you have lodged a visa application while offshore.   The trick to this is twofold.  You must hold a visa for entry to Australia at the time you lodge your visa application; AND the visa you are applying for, must be a visa which can be granted while you are onshore.    A good example, is a person who is in the UK and is invited to lodge a Subclass 189 visa.   They want to enter Australia, possibly before the visa is granted (given the long wait times now).  If the person is granted a Visitor Visa before lodging their 189 application from UK; and then enters Australia, a Bridging Visa A is available, and this will allow the person to remain here until decision on the 189.  Careful though, because work rights won’t be automatic – you’ll have to wait out the 3 months on your visitor visa first, before they will become active

Just now, James H said:

 

On 08/03/2018 at 23:25, Pellegrini said:

We are in the same position! 60 points (electrician) lodged originally Aug 2017. Managed to get superior in English but when we updated the points to 70, we had a new EOI date Feb 18. Also got family in QLD, and with 4 kids in tow do not fancy the state nomination route. Guess it's a waiting game now until the summer at least for an invite!

 

isn't state sponsorship just a moral obligation? 

I found this on a migration website, 

Fact:      While in general this is true, there are in fact some times when you can be granted a Bridging Visa after you arrive in the country, if you have lodged a visa application while offshore.   The trick to this is twofold.  You must hold a visa for entry to Australia at the time you lodge your visa application; AND the visa you are applying for, must be a visa which can be granted while you are onshore.    A good example, is a person who is in the UK and is invited to lodge a Subclass 189 visa.   They want to enter Australia, possibly before the visa is granted (given the long wait times now).  If the person is granted a Visitor Visa before lodging their 189 application from UK; and then enters Australia, a Bridging Visa A is available, and this will allow the person to remain here until decision on the 189.  Careful though, because work rights won’t be automatic – you’ll have to wait out the 3 months on your visitor visa first, before they will become active.

Yeah, I guess that is why you can't work for the first 3 month as you will be on a tourist visa?

Hi all,

I have looked into this on various website and need some clarification. 

I don't know wether this is a loophole in the system or this is standard practice. If you lodge you expression of interest and get an invitation to apply. You have 60 days to apply, once you application has been submitted you then enter the country on a tourist visa. Once in the country a tourist visa you can then apply for a Bridging Visa. 

On the bridging visa it will give you the same work rights as a your previous visa ( 189/190 or whatever you are applying for). So the processing time (10months) can be spent in Australia not in the country where you applied from. Then after the 10 month processing time is up the PR is granted and you move from your Bridging Visa to the PR status....the only problem is that you cant work for the first 3 months.

Is this correct and has anybody ever done this? 

3 minutes ago, Ausvisitor said:

Just to help you in the next attempt, in the sentence you used above it is "off" not "of" - maybe good for a mark

Haha, what can I say I am Yorkshire! God knows how I even passed the speaking ! To be fair that was a genuine mistake.