What sponsor, authority, nomination, certification, evidence or other step must occur before the status can be obtained?
Before grant, the applicant must be in Australia at the time of application (and at grant, if all requirements are met), already hold a BVA or BVB, have applied in Australia for a substantive visa grantable while in Australia, and, if relying on review, lodge an Administrative Appeals Tribunal or judicial review application within the prescribed timeframe (35 days from the Tribunal's decision for judicial review), otherwise eligibility for a further bridging visa may be affected.
See recorded sources
- Overview tab — Check your eligibility
be in Australia when you apply for this visa
be the holder of a BVA or a BVB
have applied in Australia for a substantive visa that can be granted while you are in Australia
if you meet all eligibility requirements, be in Australia at the time of grant
- Eligibility tab — Judicial review
The timeframe for applying for judicial review is 35 days from the date of the Tribunal's decision.
- Eligibility tab — Judicial review
If you have not applied for judicial review within the statutory timeframes, this may affect your eligibility to apply for a further bridging visa.
