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The Bridging Visa B (BVB) allows you to stay legally in Australia while your new substantive visa application is processed. It permits travel outside of Australia for a specified period. Apply for a BVB with a valid bridging visa A, including necessary supporting documents and adhering to the prescribed time frame.
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The Bridging Visa B (BVB) is a temporary visa that allows visa holders in Australia to stay legally while their new substantive visa application is being processed. This visa also permits travel outside of Australia for a specified period. To apply for a BVB, you must meet eligibility criteria, including holding a current bridging visa A, and submit a valid BVB application with supporting documents. If you are undergoing judicial review or need to travel, you should apply separately for this visa. Ensure that you apply within the prescribed timeframe and comply with visa conditions to facilitate your proposed journey and maintain lawful status.
To be eligible for an Australia Bridging Visa B (Subclass 020), you must be on a Bridging Visa A and in Australia and ensure that you remain there until the visa is granted. This visa is available to those who currently hold a Bridging Visa A or another Bridging Visa B. You must have previously held a substantive visa, and you need to have made a valid application for a new substantive visa or initiated judicial review proceedings within the prescribed time frame. The Bridging Visa B allows for travel outside of Australia and return within the specified travel period, provided you can demonstrate substantial reasons and have sufficient validity remaining. It also requires compliance with all conditions of your current or previous substantive visa. For detailed guidance on your Bridging Visa B application, consult a professional migration agent at Australian Migration Lawyers.
Family Inclusion: The BVB allows you to include family members in your application, providing them with legal status and travel rights. This inclusion ensures that dependents are covered under the same visa conditions, offering them the ability to remain in Australia and travel with you during the specified travel period. Only those family members listed in your application form will benefit from these provisions.
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To apply for a Subclass 020 Bridging Visa B (BVB), you must hold a current Bridging Visa A or Bridging Visa B. You need to have submitted a bridging visa application for a substantive visa, which is still under review, or have initiated judicial proceedings or a judicial review process concerning a prior substantive visa decision within the statutory timeframe, with the merits review tribunal still pending. This visa allows for single or multiple travel outside Australia within the specified travel period, provided you can demonstrate financial hardship to apply for work rights. If your current bridging visa does not permit work, you can apply for a new bridging visa with work rights. Ensure you submit a valid application form and include a valid passport with your online or paper application. The visa outcome will be communicated through a grant letter once your application is finally determined.
Our Australian Migration Lawyers are essential in navigating the complexities of securing a Bridging Visa B (BVB). We provide expert consultation, assist with gathering and reviewing the necessary documents, and ensure your bridging visa application is submitted accurately. Our team also represents you in communications with immigration authorities, addressing any issues that arise during the process. Engaging our services can significantly increase your chances of obtaining a BVB, help you understand and comply with visa conditions, and effectively manage any challenges, such as maintaining valid travel rights or meeting specific visa requirements.
There is a fee of AUD185.00 associated with applying for a BVB.
Applying for a visa to Australia can be complex. With help from an Australian Migration Lawyer, we can untangle this complexity, and help you apply for the right visa.
Organise a consultation time to speak with one of our lawyers. You can meet with us in person, via Zoom or telephone. Following this, we will send you paperwork that confirms our engagement to represent you.
We will prepare written submissions in support of your visa application. This will be based on your individual circumstances, and supported by evidence where appropriate.
We submit your application to the relevant body (Department of Home Affairs, courts or tribunal). We will continue to update you concerning the status of your application.
We will keep you informed about your application, and notify you of the outcome. If you receive an unfavourable outcome and we can reapply, we will!
Processing times for the Bridging Visa B (BVB) are variable, but typically range from one to two weeks. To avoid delays and ensure a smooth application process, the Department of Home Affairs advises applicants to consider this timeframe when making travel plans.
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Read our most commonly asked questions about the bridging visa B in Australia
The length of your stay in Australia on a Bridging Visa B (BVB) depends on various outcomes related to your current visa situation. Your BVB remains valid until one of the following occurs: your application for a substantive visa is refused, your merits review or judicial review is decided, you withdraw your application, or the Administrative Review Tribunal or merits review tribunal tells you it lacks jurisdiction. It can also end if the BVB or the current visa it is associated with is canceled, or if you are granted the substantive visa linked to the BVB. For precise details on your stay duration, check VEVO after the outcome is determined.
To be eligible for a Bridging Visa B (BVB), you must meet several criteria. First, you need to have previously held a substantive visa. You must also currently hold a Bridging Visa A (BVA) or another BVB. Eligibility includes having made a valid application for a new substantive visa or initiating judicial review proceedings within the prescribed timeframe. If you wish to travel, you must provide substantial reasons and attach supporting documents explaining why you need to leave and re-enter Australia while your substantive visa application or judicial review is pending. Additionally, you must meet character requirements and can apply regardless of age.
A Bridging Visa B (BVB) and a Bridging Visa C (BVC) serve different purposes for individuals in Australia. A BVB is designed for those who hold a Bridging Visa A (BVA) or a substantive visa and need to leave Australia temporarily, with the ability to return. This visa facilitates re-entry into Australia after international travel. In contrast, a BVC is for individuals who are currently in Australia unlawfully but have applied for a substantive visa. The BVC allows these individuals to stay lawfully in Australia while their substantive visa application is processed.
You cannot extend the travel period of your Bridging Visa B (BVB) once it has been granted, as the visa grant notice specifies a fixed travel period. If you are in Australia when this period expires and need to travel internationally again, you must apply for a new Bridging Visa B.
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