Luke I Amyofath

If you apply for a spouse visa while in australia and are granted a bridging visa when spouse application is lodged, what class of bridging visa are you granted a, b, c, d, or e ?

ptlabs

Generally, you'll get a Bridging Visa A (BVA) if you satisfy the requirements for a BVA.

Peter

Luke I Amyofath

Thanks Peter

JAJ

And one of the most important requirements for a BVA is that you are lawful on the date of making the application.

Let your existing visa expire first and you'll not only get a BV-C (a much less beneficial visa) but special rules usually allow DIMIA to refuse your application even if you meet all the normal criteria.




Jeremy

Luke I Amyofath

Luckily Ive got my appointment sorted with a few days to spare before 3 month visits over. Ive got everything done for frontloading so hopefully I wont need a bridging visa but just in case, I wanted to know the class I could expect.
thanks for the info

JAJ

Don't expect them to grant the visa the same day. You will likely need to use your bridging visa.


Remember the bridging visa has the exact same conditions as the visa you are on (although you may be able to apply for permission to work). Also - if you need to leave Australia for any reason you must apply for and obtain a Bridging Visa B and abide fully by its terms.



Jeremy