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Apr 9th 2018, 2:05 pm

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Re: Working on bridging visa

One reason was to do with time to move once granted and people not being able to do so in such a short turnaround and a rise in special dispensations

Apr 9th 2018, 3:23 pm

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One reason was to do with time to move once granted and people not being able to do so in such a short turnaround and a rise in special dispensations

Time to move once granted is 12 months from meds/police checks

Quick grants give more time to move if people frontload.

Certainly seems to be an odd statement based on what everyone else is posting on forums, and its unusual to see an agent recommending going as a tourist and applying onshore......

Wonder what they are planning to do, sit on all offshore applications for a year, with no grants?

Apr 9th 2018, 6:20 pm

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Would be interesting to hear from other reputable agents who regularly post on BE, as they would have access to the same information as yours. I wonder what the 'various reasons' are?

Digging around for details as we speak........

Apr 9th 2018, 7:44 pm

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Digging around for details as we speak........

Good on you Polly

Apr 9th 2018, 9:03 pm

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Re: Working on bridging visa

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Right I spoke to MARA registered agents today who are a branch off a very reputable firm I know in London.

The advice I was given about applying on shore is valid and fine.

He said he would have said apply offshore a few weeks ago as they were going through quick BUT there was a meeting at High commission today and they’ve been told from now on will be in line with stated publishing times for various reasons.

So now given we’ve got a deadline to go he wouldn’t suggest it.

Did he give you advice on what you do if you are turned back in the event that DIBP thinks you are not a genuine tourist?

Apr 10th 2018, 12:26 pm

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Did he give you advice on what you do if you are turned back in the event that DIBP thinks you are not a genuine tourist?

The previous solicitor said never happens

I’m going to instruct a solicitor now. Do
You wonderful people have recommendations?

Apr 10th 2018, 1:15 pm

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The previous solicitor said never happens

I’m going to instruct a solicitor now. Do
You wonderful people have recommendations?

It can - and does - happen.

Personal recommendation would be George Lombard

Apr 10th 2018, 9:58 pm

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The previous solicitor said never happens

I’m going to instruct a solicitor now. Do
You wonderful people have recommendations?

It can and it does. When you rock up to the border on your ETA what are you going to say is the purpose of your trip?

I don't know why you wouldn't just apply now for the baby's passport and the correct visa for you. And I will second Poll's recommended agent in George.