Flavia Arantes Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I am seeking advice on bridging visa B. At the moment I am on a BVA waiting for the final decision on my 491 visa application. I have been waiting almost a year now. I am originally from Brazil and my mother is going through a difficult situation and soon will need to go under a surgery that will let her unable to walk for a while so she needs assistance. I would like to go there and assist her. I know that it has a chance of not being able to come back to Australia any time soon, who knows... maybe next year. I am also not confident that my visa will be granted any time soon as my profession is not on the high demand list. I overheard that some people got BVB approved for 1 year... I am considering applying but still not sure if it can affect my visa application somehow. Could you guys advise on this matter? Also, another concern of mine is if they give me a one-year BVB and by this time the travel has not been lifted how I would have to deal with the situation? Or would they give me 3 months BVB with the current situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 This really is too complex to give good advice in an open forum and I suggest you get some personal professional advice. If you leave, it’s likely you won’t get back until travel restrictions are lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Arantes Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Thank you, Paul! It is a complex situation but I would be ok if I have to wait a year to come back. I don't mind. I am just trying to gather information to feel secure before taking any decision. I overheard that people are being granted 1-year BVB. I think in one year it would be possible to come back to Australia. Maybe someone in this forum has been gone through BVB after covid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 20:04, Flavia Arantes said: Thank you, Paul! It is a complex situation but I would be ok if I have to wait a year to come back. I don't mind. I am just trying to gather information to feel secure before taking any decision. I overheard that people are being granted 1-year BVB. I think in one year it would be possible to come back to Australia. Maybe someone in this forum has been gone through BVB after covid First, don't leave Australia without BVB. Second, you can try submitting an application for BVB for a compassionate reason due to your mother's health situation. There is no guarantee your BVB will get approved though even if you mention it for compassionate reason but you can give it a try. Third, if ever you will be granted BVB and with the current pandemic situation, you are aware that temporary visa holders are not allowed to come back in, if pandemic situation will continue and you departed Australia on BVB, there is a risk that you might not be able to come back. All the best to you and to your mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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