hondalee12 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeorgeD Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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