Sarah Adam Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Hi! Timeline is: Sep 2019 - Applied 801/820 March 2021 - 820 Grant May 2021 - Relationship Breakdown 1 Nov 2021 - Ex-Sponsor informed Immigration 28 Nov 2021 - I confirmed breakdown & withdrew my 801 application I received a letter confirming the withdrawal which stated that I currently hold a Bridging Visa B (will expire 35 days from date of withdrawal) and a Visa 820 (no mention of cancellation/expiration date). My question is how long it typically takes Home Affairs to cancel an 820 in this case? Am I able to wait until I receive a NOICC for the 820 before I apply for a new visa? The below/attached is what it says on their most recent correspondence, and I've been assured that the department will issue a NOICC (not just a straight up cancellation notice). Has anyone else been in this situation? Any advice would be warmly welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The 820 is not ‘cancelled’ in these circumstances - it ‘ceases’ (in effect, expires naturally) once the withdrawal of your 801 is actioned. At that point the BVB will come into effect for 35 days. I suggest you check VEVO to see what visa you currently hold and get some professional advice on how to proceed. It generally doesn’t take long to action the withdrawal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Adam Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Thank you for your reply, Paul! This is in direct contrast with advice I received (and paid for) from ask-an-agent.com I'm now speaking with an immigration lawyer about next steps. You've set me on the right track to stay lawful - very, very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Sarah Adam said: Thank you for your reply, Paul! This is in direct contrast with advice I received (and paid for) from ask-an-agent.com I'm now speaking with an immigration lawyer about next steps. You've set me on the right track to stay lawful - very, very grateful. Maybe employ Paul who helped you above? He’s a registered migration agent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 re ask-an-agent.com (and similar 'services') The world runs on BS. You do not need a lawyer, You need a registered migration agent. Paul is as good as any! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Adam Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 I definitely would have employed Paul (and will sing his praises to anyone), but I work for a law firm & they're using their resources for me without any cost. I otherwise can't afford to hire someone along with the cost of the visa. Thanks again & thank god for this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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