What Visa Can I Apply for If I'm On a Bridging Visa E (SC050)?
If you are holding a Bridging Visa E (BVE) (Subclass 050), there are strict restrictions on what visas you can apply for while in Australia. Additionally, you may also be subjected to further issues such as section 48 bar and/or PIC 4013.
What Visa Can I Apply for While Holding a BVE?
Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
You may apply Onshore Partner Visa (SC 820/801). However, you will need to demonstrate your ongoing and genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident (PR) or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Additionally, meet schedule 3 criteria, which requires you to explain the reason you did not hold a substantive visa. This visa leads to a permanent residency (PR) pathway.
Medical Treatment Visa (MTV) (Subclass 602)
If you are in need of medical treatment in Australia, then you may be eligible for the Medical Treatment (Subclass 602) visa while holding a BVE. You have to show the demand for receiving ongoing treatment in Australia that is unavailable in your home country.
Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
If you have a genuine fear of persecution or harm in your home country, you may be eligible to apply for a Protection Visa (Subclass 866) while holding a BVE. This visa leads to a PR pathway.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
As holding a bridging visa E can significantly restrict your ability to apply for other visas in Australia, it is best to seek professional advice tailored to your specific situation for a creative pathway. You can contact Agape Henry Crux. Our team of Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, Immigration Lawyers, and Registered Migration Agents for professional assistance. The team specialises in highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment to seek professional legal advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
This article/presentation (“publication”) does not deal extensively with important topics or changes in law and is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for legal or other advice that may be relevant to the reader's specific circumstances. If you find this publication of interest and would like to know more or wish to obtain legal advice relevant to your circumstances, please contact our office.
Client Testimonials
….we call it Support Network
Navigating the immigration law process may be difficult, so our former clients have agreed to share their experiences through telephone chats, emails, and in-person meetings.
These are their stories…
