wokeuplikediss Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hi guys, so, my situation is I’m on graduate visa (2years) which is expiring in three weeks. However, I already got pre-invitation from State. I submitted all required documents on 24/8/19 and paid for processing fee. What if all the process before grant takes longer than three weeks?? Do I need to fly back to my country and wait offshore? Im super worried at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) This is what bridging visas are for. You haven't stated specifically which visa you're going for, but many visa programs include a bridging visa as an interim step. Obviously you must check for the specific visa to be sure, but presuming your new visa does include a bridge visa, then all you need to do is get your application in before your existing visa expires. Visa app submitted online > Bridging visa issued > Existing visa expires > Bridging visa comes in to effect. The bridging visas often have tighter restrictions, such as a requirement to formally request to leave the country whilst you're on it, but it saves you from having to leave and wait offshore for your new visa to be processed. Hope this makes sense - best thing to do is to google "<name of new visa> bridging visa" and thoroughly read any information from immi articles. Also, if you've already put an application in, there will be a 'bridging visa' section in the accompanying letters/correspondence. Best of luck. Edited August 26, 2019 by millski88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 @millski88 wow. thank you so much for you answer. I am going for 489 and there is bridging visa. I already got pre-invitation from state. However, the process at the state can take up to 2 weeks to approve all the documents. After that the case will be passed to Home Affairs I just hope Home Affair would invite me to lodge application for 489 BEFORE my visa expires. I can see so many people who applied before me and have not received any invitation from Home Affair Hope I get it soon and good luck to you too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivCdn Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Did you email qld about your situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 25/08/2019 at 14:56, wokeuplikediss said: Hi guys, so, my situation is I’m on graduate visa (2years) which is expiring in three weeks. However, I already got pre-invitation from State. I submitted all required documents on 24/8/19 and paid for processing fee. What if all the process before grant takes longer than three weeks?? Do I need to fly back to my country and wait offshore? Im super worried at the moment. If you do not receive an invitation to enable you to lodge the subclass 489 visa in time, you will either need to apply for another visa or leave the country to await an invitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 16 hours ago, millski88 said: This is what bridging visas are for. You haven't stated specifically which visa you're going for, but many visa programs include a bridging visa as an interim step. Obviously you must check for the specific visa to be sure, but presuming your new visa does include a bridge visa, then all you need to do is get your application in before your existing visa expires. Visa app submitted online > Bridging visa issued > Existing visa expires > Bridging visa comes in to effect. The bridging visas often have tighter restrictions, such as a requirement to formally request to leave the country whilst you're on it, but it saves you from having to leave and wait offshore for your new visa to be processed. Hope this makes sense - best thing to do is to google "<name of new visa> bridging visa" and thoroughly read any information from immi articles. Also, if you've already put an application in, there will be a 'bridging visa' section in the accompanying letters/correspondence. Best of luck. Unfortunately that's not how the state sponsored invitation system for the 190 and 489 visas work. Before you can lodge a visa (thus getting a bridging visa) you need to be invited by the state, lodge an application for state sponsorship, be approved by the state and finally be invited by the Department of Home Affairs to lodge the visa. It is only at the final visa application stage that you are able to obtain a bridging visa. There is no bridging visa for lodging an expression of interest or an application for the state to sponsor you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Raul Senise said: Unfortunately that's not how the state sponsored invitation system for the 190 and 489 visas work. Before you can lodge a visa (thus getting a bridging visa) you need to be invited by the state, lodge an application for state sponsorship, be approved by the state and finally be invited by the Department of Home Affairs to lodge the visa. It is only at the final visa application stage that you are able to obtain a bridging visa. There is no bridging visa for lodging an expression of interest or an application for the state to sponsor you. Oh thanks! @wokeuplikediss i apologise, i didn't know the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, CivCdn said: Did you email qld about your situation? The website says that “ do not contact for personal matter cause it will slow down the process” so I didn’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) @Raul Senise thanks for the reply. What if I had to leave the country and Home Affairs contacted me, but that time I no longer work in nominate occupation? Would the application get dismissed?? I mean, my occupation is only in the list of “I’m working in Queensland” not “ I’m offshore” Thanks in advance. Edited August 26, 2019 by wokeuplikediss More infor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, wokeuplikediss said: @Raul Senise thanks for the reply. What if I had to leave the country and Home Affairs contacted me, but that time I no longer work in nominate occupation? Would the application get dismissed?? I mean, my occupation is only in the list of “I’m working in Queensland” not “ I’m offshore” Thanks in advance. But you are not working in Queensland. You’re on a student visa aren’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, wokeuplikediss said: @Raul Senise thanks for the reply. What if I had to leave the country and Home Affairs contacted me, but that time I no longer work in nominate occupation? Would the application get dismissed?? I mean, my occupation is only in the list of “I’m working in Queensland” not “ I’m offshore” Thanks in advance. I believe that you may be confusing visa requirements with the requirements for the state to offer sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Marisawright said: But you are not working in Queensland. You’re on a student visa aren’t you? I’m working. I’m on a post study work visa (2years) since I graduated master degree in QLD in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Raul Senise said: I believe that you may be confusing visa requirements with the requirements for the state to offer sponsorship. All right. Yeah maybe Sorry. so you mean it is fine if i have to leave and wait offshore, right? im thinking of applying for student visa though just in case. I actually have consulted the agent. He was just very positive that I will get invitation to lodge the visa. I just want to know If DID NOT GET it. /sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, wokeuplikediss said: All right. Yeah maybe Sorry. so you mean it is fine if i have to leave and wait offshore, right? I am giving general information which may be relevant to your situation, which you may consider researching further. Edited August 27, 2019 by Raul Senise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 @Raul Senise Thank you sir. I would research further. Appreciate your help so far. You have been very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeuplikediss Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 HI I just got good news yesterday. My documents have been approved from BSMQ and i got invitation from Immigration in the same day. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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