Bridging Visa B (BVB) Australia

• Legal Stay in Australia: The Bridging Visa B (BVB) allows you to remain lawfully in Australia while your new substantive visa application is being processed. This visa ensures that you stay in a valid visa status after your current substantive visa ceases. It provides legal protection throughout the period while your application for a substantive visa or judicial review is being processed, maintaining compliance with Australian laws.
• Travel Facility: Unlike other bridging visas, the BVB grants a travel facility allowing you to travel outside of Australia and return within the defined travel period. This travel facility is crucial if you need to leave Australia temporarily but wish to re-enter Australia before the specified date. The visa supports both single and multiple travel depending on the grant, giving flexibility for international travel.
• Continued Employment: The BVB allows you to continue working in Australia if you meet certain criteria or if you can demonstrate financial hardship. It ensures you can maintain employment and manage work restrictions while your visa is being processed. If your current bridging visa does not permit work, you may apply for a BVB with work rights under specific conditions.
• Maintain Valid Status: Holding a BVB ensures you remain in valid visa status while awaiting the outcome of your new visa or judicial review proceedings. This visa keeps you in compliance with visa conditions and prevents unlawful status once your current substantive visa ceases. It also allows you to remain legally in Australia while awaiting the final determination of your application or merits review tribunal decision.

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.

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.