[ampk]

[QUOTE=AmericanBaconRox
To recap.
- 457 still active though it has been more than 60 days without sponsorship.
- 820 lodged
- TSS informed of intent to not obtain another sponsor and lodgment of 820
- Bridging visa A granted but inactive
- Bridging visa B granted but inactive
- Trip to USA scheduled 12 Nov - 18 Nov

Questions
1. If I apply for a Visitor visa subclass 600 for 3 months duration will it mess up my Partner Visa 820 application?
2. Is there enough time before my USA trip to apply for the 600?
3. Will the 600 over ride my 457 or become effective after my 457 is cancelled?
4. Will my bridging visas be maintained and active once the 600 is active?

*** I am a bit rusty these days, but you have a problem.

The Bridging Visa is attached to your current visa being the 457.

When that visa stops for whatever reason the Bridging visa is no longer around it goes with the 457.

A 457 to a 600 then the 820 would have solved your problem.

E stands for Evil best avoid if at all possible - can get work rights but never travel rights.

 

[ampk]

I would chat with one of the recommended RMA's in the sticky on this forum - they all are very good.

Something like going offshore and getting an ETA might be worth a shot, but that wont give work rights in Australia but you will have travel.

You could apply for the 820 again (extra $7,000+) if you get the ETA then only 3 months no work.

Either way sorry I think you have just found out you had a very bad day - sorry.

 

[ampk]

CCMS is on the sticky list.

From his RMA number 0640648 - the first 2 digits "06" means he first became licensed in 2006.

I have used him myself and another on the sticky list but recommend all on that list - another Paul is earning a place there also, he would be the first non Australian based to make the list (he may be on it I have not checked in some time).

 

[ampk]

Turkey bacon in some countries means they know it is good too!

I did like it very much.

Be very careful of Study Visas they have traps in and out of the migration system.