Eyebrow Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just a quick question.If one is on a 457 visa and just before it expires apply for a PR visa, but the 457 will expire in the time one waits to hear the outcome, what happens?I understand that there is a bridging visa of sorts. Is this something you apply for, or does it happen automatically?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYLC Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just had a quick look and there seem to be application forms for bridging visas so looks like you apply. There is no cost *whew!*You can also ring them on 131 881 to ask specific questions. They are there to help.https://www.border.gov.au/about/contact/make-enquiry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_MOA Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hello Eyebrow, As long as you submit a valid PR visa application in Australia prior to your SC457 expiring you will automatically be granted a bridging visa A (BVA) at that time. This visa will come into effect if DIBP have not made a decision on your PR visa when your SC457 visa expires. You will be able to remain in Australia on the BVA until DIBP make a decision on your PR visa application. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyebrow Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 2 hours ago, SD_MOA said: Hello Eyebrow, As long as you submit a valid PR visa application in Australia prior to your SC457 expiring you will automatically be granted a bridging visa A (BVA) at that time. This visa will come into effect if DIBP have not made a decision on your PR visa when your SC457 visa expires. You will be able to remain in Australia on the BVA until DIBP make a decision on your PR visa application. I hope this helps. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Eyebrow just another thing, if the PR app fails then the bridging visa also lapses, I think it was 30 days or something like that. Check on Immi's site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyebrow Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 30 days!!!! Oh no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Lemme check for you quick. I was issued with one, cos my 457 lapsed while my PR was underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Eyebrow I was right, here is the text extract from my bridging visa below. *** About your bridging visa This bridging visa is not in effect because your Temporary Business Entry visa is currently in effect. This bridging visa allows you to remain lawfully in Australia until 28 calendar days after you are notified of a decision on your application for a Employer Nomination (class EN) Employer Nomination (subclass 186) visa. If your Employer Nomination (class EN) Employer Nomination (subclass 186) visa application is refused and you apply for merits review of that decision within the required timeframe, this bridging visa will allow you to remain in Australia until 28 calendar days after you are notified of the review outcome by the merit review tribunal. If the merits review tribunal remits your application to the department for reconsideration, this bridging visa will allow you to remain lawfully in Australia until 28 calendar days after you are notified by the department of the decision on your Employer Nomination (class EN) Employer Nomination (subclass 186) visa application. Perth Permanent Sponsored Entry OFFICE:Ground Floor 836 Wellington Street West Perth WA 6005 POSTAL: Locked Bag Number 7 NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865 PHONE: 131 881 EMAIL: wa.pse@immi.gov.au WEBSITE: http://www.immi.gov.au - 2 - If you withdraw your Employer Nomination (class EN) Employer Nomination (subclass 186) visa application or your merits review application, this bridging visa will allow you to remain lawfully in Australia until 28 calendar days after that withdrawal. More information about bridging visas is available at www.immi.gov.au/visa/bridging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 One other thing Eyebrow, do not leave the PR app to the last minute, the Dept. warns people against doing this and it may affect the outcome. of course if you can prove you had not choice then I am sure it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyebrow Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Will only be in 2y 's time. But it will be close to the expiry. No choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thats all good girl, keep that lovely chin up, you will be okay!!! God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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