jayNurse1984 0 Posted September 18 HI there, hope everyone is well. I am In need of some help. Context - I came to Oz on a tourist visa and by trade and I’m a registered nurse. I got my Nursing license to practice nursing in Australia, and the nursing agency was not ready to lodge sponsorship, which won’t be ready for another 3 months. I applied for a (student visa class 500) and currently on a (bridging visa A) but it came with no working rights. I completed the medical July 11th, 2023. My migrant agent said to just wait for visa grant approval but its been 9 weeks and not to worry. I phoned immigration for assistance, and they said I could apply for a new bridging visa with working conditions, but my migration agent said I cannot apply for working rights? I’m very stressed out as my finances are getting pretty low. QUESTION 1. How long does it take for student visa 500 grant approval? QUESTION 2. Can I apply for working rights? And has anyone had any experience? Thank you. Kind regards. Jay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,724 Posted September 18 It's very common to get wrong information from the Immigration phone line. Your agent knows best. You can apply for work rights but you need to show hardship. Ask your agent if you would qualify Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raul Senise 2,068 Posted September 20 On 19/09/2023 at 02:52, jayNurse1984 said: HI there, hope everyone is well. I am In need of some help. Context - I came to Oz on a tourist visa and by trade and I’m a registered nurse. I got my Nursing license to practice nursing in Australia, and the nursing agency was not ready to lodge sponsorship, which won’t be ready for another 3 months. I applied for a (student visa class 500) and currently on a (bridging visa A) but it came with no working rights. I completed the medical July 11th, 2023. My migrant agent said to just wait for visa grant approval but its been 9 weeks and not to worry. I phoned immigration for assistance, and they said I could apply for a new bridging visa with working conditions, but my migration agent said I cannot apply for working rights? I’m very stressed out as my finances are getting pretty low. QUESTION 1. How long does it take for student visa 500 grant approval? QUESTION 2. Can I apply for working rights? And has anyone had any experience? Thank you. Kind regards. Jay. Note that even if the student visa is granted, you won't have work rights until the course commences. Raul T Senise Registered Migration Agent MARN 0636699 www.ozimmigration.com "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,290 Posted September 20 Was your agent a registered migration agent. Who lodged the 500? Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
