Spring onion Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hi everyone! I am really happy that finally I got an invitation to apply for 190 visa! However I have a problem; three weeks ago I lodged a student visa just to buy time as my 485 visa had expired. I have done medical check up and now am waiting for my student visa to be granted (I am on Bridging Visa A at the moment). 1. My question is that should I just lodge 190 visa now? I heard that it's not a good idea to withdraw that student visa and just leave it as it is. 2. Assuming that I lodge 190 visa and my student visa comes first does it mean I can only work 20 hours a week until I get my residency? Your reply would be much appreciated! I am happy to answer any questions too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I would take some professional advice as you risk the 190. There is a principle you can only hold one visa at a time, so, if your 190 were granted then the student visa, the student visa will cancel the 190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Second this. It could get messy. Worth paying for an agent to assess your particular situation and plan a way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring onion Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 18 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said: I would take some professional advice as you risk the 190. There is a principle you can only hold one visa at a time, so, if your 190 were granted then the student visa, the student visa will cancel the 190. 11 hours ago, rammygirl said: Second this. It could get messy. Worth paying for an agent to assess your particular situation and plan a way forward. Thank you guys! Unfortunately they are closed until january but I will contact them. But isn't safe to say my student visa will come first? It usually takes a month whereas 190 visa might take more than 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I have seen student visas recently taking 12 months. All of the processing times are very erratic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring onion Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 31/12/2018 at 01:43, VERYSTORMY said: I have seen student visas recently taking 12 months. All of the processing times are very erratic I had a discussion with migration agent and they tell me to just lodge that 190 and I will be granted a bridging visa C in which I did this morning. Once I get a bridging visa C I can withdraw my student visa and bridging visa C will still be under effect. The next question is why didn't I get a bridging visa C as soon as I lodged my 190? Will it take a few days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Spring onion said: I had a discussion with migration agent and they tell me to just lodge that 190 and I will be granted a bridging visa C in which I did this morning. Once I get a bridging visa C I can withdraw my student visa and bridging visa C will still be under effect. The next question is why didn't I get a bridging visa C as soon as I lodged my 190? Will it take a few days? That is the sort of question you should be asking the agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 13 hours ago, Spring onion said: I had a discussion with migration agent and they tell me to just lodge that 190 and I will be granted a bridging visa C in which I did this morning. Once I get a bridging visa C I can withdraw my student visa and bridging visa C will still be under effect. The next question is why didn't I get a bridging visa C as soon as I lodged my 190? Will it take a few days? Are you aware that on a bridging visa C, you cannot apply for a bridging visa B if you need to travel or leave Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring onion Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Raul Senise said: Are you aware that on a bridging visa C, you cannot apply for a bridging visa B if you need to travel or leave Australia? I am. They have reminded me regarding this too and I have cancelled my trip to nz in march. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring onion Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) On 08/01/2019 at 07:14, Raul Senise said: Are you aware that on a bridging visa C, you cannot apply for a bridging visa B if you need to travel or leave Australia? Raul, If I withdraw my student visa does it mean I can work full-time since I am only waiting for 190 to be granted? Edited January 11, 2019 by Spring onion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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