frenchfry Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hello, After doing some online research and calling the department of immigration in Australia, I could still not get any clear answer regarding my situation. That's why I'm posting on this forum, I hope someone can help me. I arrived in Australia on the 14th of May 2016, granted with a working holiday visa (Subclass 417). I wish to apply for a second year visa, therefore I have been working in 2 different farms for 46 days already. For some unfortunate reasons that would be too long to explain, I will miss 7 days to have my 88 days of farm work completed. In other words, my visa will expire on the 14th of May 2017, and I would have to work until the 23rd of May to have my 88 days completed (as week-ends don't count). Considering that I really wish to get the second year of Working Holiday Visa, I am now looking for a solution. I know there is a bridging visa that can be granted to allow people to overstay lawfully in Australia after first visa expires. I also know that a bridging visa granted after a WHV would hold the same rights regarding work. So would it possible to finish my 7 days farm work while on bridging visa? If this is a possible option, do I have to apply for the second visa straight away? I would like to go back home for a few months between the 2 working holiday visas. To sum up, is it possible to work on a bridging visa, and will those farmwork days be accepted by the department of immigration to get my second year visa? And if so, is there any way to leave Australia for 3-4 months and apply afterwards for the second year visa? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 In a word no. In order to get a bridging visa, you must apply for a new visa, but that means you must be eligible at the time of application. Which you wont be. I am afraid it is the end of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever40 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I dont know about the weekends not counting ? Mine where when I did my farm work in Victoria. I worked the most of about 4 months on a farm all day everyday had a day off every other week and sometimes I worked 4 weeks with out a day off and mine where counted. You probably shouldn't have left it so late to get your farm work.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 11 hours ago, frenchfry said: Hello, After doing some online research and calling the department of immigration in Australia, I could still not get any clear answer regarding my situation. That's why I'm posting on this forum, I hope someone can help me. I arrived in Australia on the 14th of May 2016, granted with a working holiday visa (Subclass 417). I wish to apply for a second year visa, therefore I have been working in 2 different farms for 46 days already. For some unfortunate reasons that would be too long to explain, I will miss 7 days to have my 88 days of farm work completed. In other words, my visa will expire on the 14th of May 2017, and I would have to work until the 23rd of May to have my 88 days completed (as week-ends don't count). Considering that I really wish to get the second year of Working Holiday Visa, I am now looking for a solution. I know there is a bridging visa that can be granted to allow people to overstay lawfully in Australia after first visa expires. I also know that a bridging visa granted after a WHV would hold the same rights regarding work. So would it possible to finish my 7 days farm work while on bridging visa? If this is a possible option, do I have to apply for the second visa straight away? I would like to go back home for a few months between the 2 working holiday visas. To sum up, is it possible to work on a bridging visa, and will those farmwork days be accepted by the department of immigration to get my second year visa? And if so, is there any way to leave Australia for 3-4 months and apply afterwards for the second year visa? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much! 1) Weekends MAY count, depending on the situation. 2) The work requirement to qualify for the second working holiday visa is a "time of lodgement criteria". 3) A bridging visa is granted once you make a valid application for another visa while on shore. You would be well advised to run your matter passed an experienced Agent to determine if the work you have done can meet the 88 day requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefitz Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm sorry to the OP this comment will not help your situation. On 28/03/2017 at 6:29 AM, Raul Senise said: 1) Weekends MAY count, depending on the situation. 2) The work requirement to qualify for the second working holiday visa is a "time of lodgement criteria". 3) A bridging visa is granted once you make a valid application for another visa while on shore. You would be well advised to run your matter passed an experienced Agent to determine if the work you have done can meet the 88 day requirement. What stipulates wether weekends do or not count ? I am working 50 hour weeks 5 days a week will the weekends count ? Or is it down to the employer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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