BVE is the second-most popular visa after the BVA
- Subclass 050:Bridging General
- Subclass 051: Protection Visa Applicant
Application process:
You can apply on a special form at the nearest immigration office by fax or post.
However, under some circumstances, a person will never be eligible for BE, for example
- Upon arrival at the airport in Australia when they have not been cleared from immigration
- Their previous BE was cancelled due to criminal offences
Furthermore, a security bond (e.g cash) might be required by Immigration to ensure compliance with BVE conditions.
Working rights:
Allowed to work only if you are able to prove that you need to work due to financial hardship.
Travel allowance:
No travel is allowed while on a BVE visa.
Validity ceases once:
- Your new substantive visa is granted
- A new bridging visa is granted (BVE) is granted in relation to the substantive visa application
- If your currently held visa is cancelled so will your BE once you leave Australia
- When a migration officer finds it suitable
- 28 days after the valid visa application has been withdrawn and there is no other substantive visa you hold
- 28 days after you have been notified that your substantive visa application is invalid
- 28 days after the refusal of your substantive visa application
- 28 days after a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in the case when you decide to appeal the case officer’s decision
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