Conn3rz Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 So I finish my working holiday visa in 12 days. I've been successful in getting state sponsored on a 190 visa, however, I complete my IELTS test tomorrow but don't receive my results until after my current visa expires. I'm British but need 8 in a lll bands for extra points. Is there anything I can do to gain a bridging visa as I can't apply for my 189 until my IELTS results are in my hand and they take 13 days. I don't want to overstay and that affect my new application, even that its only ONE day .... HELP? I really don;t want to have to leave as I get priority processing if I'm still in the country....My life is here already so leaving really can't be my only option - Can it? Correction - 189 skilled state nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Have you received an invitation? It's strange that you have got state nomination without being able to meet the points pass mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn3rz Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yup, got the invitation. However, they won't attach it to my EOI until I complete the IELTS. Any ideas on a bridging visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 So I finish my working holiday visa in 12 days. I've been successful in getting state sponsored on a 190 visa, however, I complete my IELTS test tomorrow but don't receive my results until after my current visa expires. I'm British but need 8 in a lll bands for extra points. Is there anything I can do to gain a bridging visa as I can't apply for my 189 until my IELTS results are in my hand and they take 13 days. I don't want to overstay and that affect my new application, even that its only ONE day .... HELP? I really don;t want to have to leave as I get priority processing if I'm still in the country....My life is here already so leaving really can't be my only option - Can it? Correction - 189 skilled state nominated. Where did you get the idea that you get priority processing if you're still in the country? All valid EOIs are processed with exactly the same priority and AFAIK, the same applies to visa applications. If you haven't actually made an onshore visa application, I don't think it's possible to get anything other than a very limited specific duration Bridging visa and you may not be eligible at all given your circumstances. Even if you can get one, they're very restricted - no work, can't leave the country. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1024i.pdf Bridging visas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Agreed, there is no priority processing. You can not get a bridging visa without having applied for another visa. It is literally like a bridge over the gap between the two visas. No second visa, no bridge. Your best bet would be to see if there is any way you can hurry up your results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn3rz Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Bit the bullet and packed my bags, cancelled the Bali flight and flew home to the UK instead. Flew at 11pm on Thursday, got my IELTS 16 hours later!! Anyway, visa lodged from home and now I'm awaiting a Case Officer. All documents uploaded apart from UK police clearance, Australia Police Clearance and medical...can I go ahead and apply for these now or do I have to wait until I'm asked for them? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 You are better off waiting as you only have a year from their dates to first enter Australia, and if there is some delay it can leave you with not much time at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 If you had taken professional advice you might had applied for a prospective applicant visa and saved yourself time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 If you had taken professional advice you might had applied for a prospective applicant visa and saved yourself time and money. Is this an easy visa to get? I've never seen anyone at all say they have had this visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Is this an easy visa to get? I've never seen anyone at all say they have had this visa. I think that's the one I referred to in my answer. If I've understood the details, you can get a maximum of 10 working days. I included a link to the Bridging visa info so the OP could see if that option was worth considering. Bridging visa D: there are 2 sub-classes of Bridging visa D: • Prospective applicant For a non-citizen who is unlawful (or will become unlawful within 3 working days) and wishes to make a substantive application but is unable to do so. For example, where an incorrect form has been used or the correct application charge cannot be paid. In these circumstances a Bridging visa D is granted for 5 working days to allow a valid application to be made. Note: Only 2 visas can be granted for this purpose since an applicant last held a substantive visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I think that's the one I referred to in my answer. If I've understood the details, you can get a maximum of 10 working days. I included a link to the Bridging visa info so the OP could see if that option was worth considering. Bridging visa D: there are 2 sub-classes of Bridging visa D: • Prospective applicant For a non-citizen who is unlawful (or will become unlawful within 3 working days) and wishes to make a substantive application but is unable to do so. For example, where an incorrect form has been used or the correct application charge cannot be paid. In these circumstances a Bridging visa D is granted for 5 working days to allow a valid application to be made. Note: Only 2 visas can be granted for this purpose since an applicant last held a substantive visa. That is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn3rz Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for all your help guys. Just for anyones info on bridging visa; I spoke with DIPB and you are only eligible for bridging visa A or B and can never go back up the alphabet on to a better bridging vas, furthermore, you cannot apply for the 190 visa whilst on anything after a bridging visa B. Also, bridging visa A and B can only be grafted once another substantive visa has been applied for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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