from a 457 to bridging visa ; waiting for defacto

[AnnB]

Hey Readers

Does anyone know that once my current 457 visa ends & I go on a bridging visa until my defacto is granted, can I work anywhere including starting my own business or do I have to slog out the 457 employment until defacto is approved?

thanks x:smile:

[CollegeGirl]

As long as your 457 expires on its own (i.e., the visa expires, it's not cancelled because you quit work at your sponsoring employer, for example), once you're on the BVA, yes, you can work anywhere you want. You're no longer tied to a sponsoring employer. Hope that helps!