Bridging Visa to 176 Application
 

Hi,

I am currently in Perth, WA on a 457 visa.

Five days ago, I made an online application for a 176 state sponsored visa [WA].

Am I right in thinking that in submitting a 176 application, I am now on a 010 subclass Bridging Visa until a decision is made in respect of the 176 application ?

My reason for asking is that I have an offer from another company and rather than transferring the 457 visa, I could just hand my notice in and join the new company ?

I am currently waiting for a CO to be allocated.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Bridging Visa to 176 Application
 

176 is an offshore visa, I dont think you will get a bridging visa for it. Hoping any senior member can confirm this.

Re: Bridging Visa to 176 Application
 

As joojay stated, Visa 176 is an offshore visa and therefore you will not have a bridging visa granted. In any event, a bridging visa only comes into operation when your substantive visa expires. In your case the 457. A bridging visa takes on the requirements of the substantive visa so you would be required to remain with your current employer.

Re: Bridging Visa to 176 Application
 

Okay thanks. I have been offered another position [again, sponsored] so would I have to transfer my 457 [which I have done before] and would it be okay to do so given that I have applied for a 176 ?

Re: Bridging Visa to 176 Application
 

all visa decisions are made separately and on their own merits. you have to comply with conditions of your current visa, and wait until DIAC processes your new application.