Disco Dave Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Hello hello, I'm an Irish / Australian who left Sydney 11 months ago to try life back in Dublin with my Belgian partner of 3 years. We met 3 years ago in Sydney while she was on her working holiday visa. We've both decided we'd like to go back, but aren't fussed waiting ~17 months for the offshore visa. My question is: if we went to Sydney on a 651 and made the onshore 820 application - her 651 visa would expire in 3 months & she'd go on a Bridging Visa A - would she have any work rights on this visa, or would it be a continuation of the 651 work rights (i.e none). Much thanks PIO D&C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Full work rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 53 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said: Full work rights. Thanks, that's great news. do you have any articles / links that support that? thanks, david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Disco Dave said: Thanks, that's great news. do you have any articles / links that support that? thanks, david He's telling the truth, as borne out by many many posts on here and the experience of many posters. If one applies for a 820/801 then as soon as the Bridging Visa kicks in one gets full working rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 28 minutes ago, Nemesis said: He's telling the truth, as borne out by many many posts on here and the experience of many posters. If one applies for a 820/801 then as soon as the Bridging Visa kicks in one gets full working rights. Excellent Thank you for confirming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 8 hours ago, Disco Dave said: Thanks, that's great news. do you have any articles / links that support that? thanks, david Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) cl 010.611(1)(c) and Legislative Instrument: Specification of a Class of Persons - IMMI 12/094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 6 hours ago, paulhand said: Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) cl 010.611(1)(c) and Legislative Instrument: Specification of a Class of Persons - IMMI 12/094 Brilliant Paul, thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 So just to be 100% - - we apply for tourist visa (651) - fly in 1week - submit 820 once onshore - once tourist visa expires (3 months) BVA kicks in - and my partner has full work rights? Thanks so so much everyone, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Disco Dave said: So just to be 100% - - we apply for tourist visa (651) - fly in 1week - submit 820 once onshore - once tourist visa expires (3 months) BVA kicks in - and my partner has full work rights? Thanks so so much everyone, David Correct. Just one thing to be aware of. On entering Australia, if immigration don't believe her to be a genuine tourist, they can refuse entry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Noted. So it's not a legitimate way to fast track bringing your partner in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 This topic comes up regularly... have a look here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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