Can I apply 485 on bridging visa A?

Can I apply 485 on bridging visa A?

Yes. Holders of a Bridging Visa A, or B may apply for a subclass 485 visa, provided the last substantive visa they held was a student visa, they have not been subject to visa cancellation or refusal, and all other eligibility criteria are met.

What is bridging visa A?

A Bridging Visa A (BVA) allows you to stay in Australia after your current substantive visa has expired and while your substantive visa application is being processed. It can be granted if you apply in Australia for a substantive visa while you are still using a current substantive visa.

How long does bridging visa A last?

How long does a bridging visa last for? A bridging visa is generally valid until 28 days after a decision is made on the main visa application. So in Frank’s case, if his 457 visa application is refused, his bridging A visa would cease 28 days after the decision is made.

How many hours can you work on a 485 visa?

A good example of this is where a student is working full time for Employer A whilst on a graduate temporary visa. If they then transition back onto a student visa, they can only work for 40 hours per fortnight. If the student continues working full time for Employer A, they will be in breach of visa conditions.

Is 485 visa a temporary resident?

Is 485 a migration visa? No, the 485 visa is a temporary graduate work visa and it will give you working rights to gain onshore work experience. The 485 visa, will also let you live or study in Australia. With each visa type there are specific requirements for you to meet to be eligible to apply.

Can I apply 485 visa without IELTS due to Covid?

Students who have finished their courses and are eligible to apply for the 485 visa are facing difficulty in organizing their English tests (IELTS and PTE) as they have been cancelled by the test centres so it is advised to plan ahead to take the test.

What is the difference between bridging visa A and B?

Overview. A bridging visa is a temporary visa we might grant you in certain circumstances. While bridging visas let you remain in Australia lawfully, only a Bridging visa B (BVB) will let you leave and re-enter Australia while you wait for a decision.

Is bridging visa A eligible for Centrelink?

Asylum seekers who are granted bridging visas are not eligible for social security payments through Centrelink and are not provided with public housing. Asylum seekers may be provided with support to help them with the initial transition from immigration detention to living in the community.

Is a bridging visa A permanent resident?

A bridging visa is a temporary visa we might grant you in certain circumstances.

What can I do after 485 visa expires?

485 Visa expired, what to do?

1. Plan six months in advance if you want to reapply.
2. Ensure that you cleared graduation or post-graduation from an Australian institution and completed a 2-year stay in Regional Australia.
3. You cannot apply for the post-study stream if you completed studies from Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.

Can I extend my 485 visa in Australia?

Depending on the applicant’s situation, it can last between 18 months and four years and allows successful applicants to live, work and study in Australia temporarily. Until today, those stuck offshore on 485 visas could not extend, freeze or reapply for the visa.