Bridging Visa B
When is a Bridging Visa B necessary?
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For temporary departures for personal or business reasons.
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Allows legal return to Australia for temporary visa holders with ongoing applications.
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Allows travel outside the country while changing visa status.
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Allows for re-entry to Australia lawfully once back.
What are the key conditions attached to the Bridging Visa B?
- Temporary Travel Permission: Allows legal leave and re-entry of Australia while immigration matters are pending.
- Travel Facility: Provides travel permission, allowing non-overstaying of visa.
- Work Rights: Does not automatically grant work rights, but can be applied for if financial hardship or work need is present.
- Time Restrictions: Issued for a limited time, requiring return before expiry to avoid complications.
- No Automatic Extension: Issued for specific travel needs, requiring application for a new visa or another type of visa.
Considrations while applying for a Bridging Visa B in Australia:
Applicant must
- Hold a Bridging Visa A
- Need permission to leave and re-enter Australia.
- Apply before leaving Australia..
- Provide supporting documentation for travel need.
What happens after you apply for a BVB?
- Bridging Visa B grants temporary travel permit.
- It allows holder to leave and re-enter Australia before travel expiry.
Keith James
Keith is a graduate of Monash Law School. He moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 and has a passion for working with migrants, who aspire to call Australia their dream home. Being a migrant himself, he has a tremendous capacity to empathise with the problems his clients face and focuses on providing them with outcomes that leads to Permanent Residency in the shortest possible time.
Keith practices in all aspects of Migration law, with a particular focus on Skilled Migration and Family visas. He stays abreast on the latest updates in state nomination criteria and has a wide range of options available to assist his clients navigate their migration aspirations.
- LLB (Monash University, Australia)
- Member (Law Institute of Victoria)
- Member (Migration Institute of Australia)
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