Bridging Visa B (BVB) (Subclass 020)

Bridging visa B (BVB)

This visa allows you to travel while your visa application is being processed.

This visa lets you leave and return to Australia during a specified travel period while your application for a substantive visa is being processed.

This visa grants you the following privileges:

  1. You can stay lawfully in Australia until your substantive visa application is finalised, or, if granted in association with judicial proceedings, until those proceedings are complete. 
  2. You can leave and return to Australia within the defined travel period while your substantive visa application is being processed.

You and anyone included in your BVB application must be in Australia to make a valid application and to be granted the bridging visa.

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This visa allows you to travel while your visa application is being processed.

This visa lets you leave and return to Australia during a specified travel period while your application for a substantive visa is being processed.

This visa grants you the following privileges:

  1. You can stay lawfully in Australia until your substantive visa application is finalised, or, if granted in association with judicial proceedings, until those proceedings are complete. 
  2. You can leave and return to Australia within the defined travel period while your substantive visa application is being processed.

You and anyone included in your BVB application must be in Australia to make a valid application and to be granted the bridging visa.

Eligibility Criteria

This visa includes the following criteria:

  1. You must have held a Substantive visa.
  2. You must already hold a BVA or a BVB.
  3. You must have made a valid application for a substantive visa that has not been finally determined or you have made an application for judicial review of a decision relating to your substantive visa application, within the prescribed time frame, and the judicial review proceedings have not been completed.
  4. You must apply within the prescribed time frame.
  5. You must provide a reason and attach any supporting documents to explain why you need to depart and return to Australia while your substantive visa is being considered or while you are waiting for the outcome of a judicial review.
  6. You will need to meet the character requirement.

Inclusion of Other Family Members

If applying together for a substantive visa in Australia, family members can be included in the BVB application, streamlining the process and reducing costs. Each family member must individually meet the BVB requirements.

Understanding Bridging Visa B (BVB)

A Bridging or BVB Visa is a temporary visa granted to applicants already in Australia while they wait for a substantive visa. If you are waiting for approval of a visa for studyskilled work visa or other long-term visa after your existing visa has ceased, then a Bridging Visa B will be required. 

 

Application Process for Bridging Visa B

This visa lets you leave and return to Australia during a specified travel period while your application for a substantive visa is processed. Applications should be made no more than 3 months before the date you wish to travel but no less than 2 weeks before. Like all services provided by our expert immigration team, once you have the required documents, our team will take care of the rest of the application for you.  

Required Documents for BVB Application

You must have a valid passport and documents that include ID cards and proof of any name changes either from Australia or a relevant government body. The Immi Lawyer team will advise you if there are any additional documents required before your application is made.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Bridging Visa B

If you have had your visa repealed or your existing substantive visa has ended, the first step in the BVB Visa application process is to contact our team at The Immi Lawyer. Your immigration lawyer will inform you of your eligibility and the documentation required for the application. If applying together for a substantive visa in Australia, family members can be included in the BVB application, streamlining the process and reducing costs. Each family member must individually meet the BVB requirements.

Processing Times for Bridging Visa B

Though no official processing times are provided for a Bridging Visa B in Australia, the typical timeframe for this type of visa to be granted is 1-2 weeks. If your application is urgent, it is best to advise your Immi Lawyer agent as soon as possible to avoid your visa becoming a complex immigration matter. For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have. Contact the team at The Immi Lawyer today to begin your BVB Visa application.

FAQS

Can I work on a Bridging Visa B in Australia?

If you will need to work during the time you hold a Bridging Visa B in Australia, you should advise your agent when you apply. Special conditions can be requested during the application process to allow legal employment in Australia. 

Extensions of a Bridging Visa B are not allowed. If you need to extend the duration of your BVB Visa, you can apply for a new Bridging Visa.

Contact Us

For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.

To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.

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