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485 Visa Extension

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#1 ·
Hi,

I've been staying in Australia for the past 6 years and just recently submitted my EOI for PR 189. However, my current visa (485) is expiring in 3 weeks time and based on current rounds of invitation I require at 1 more month before I receive my invitation (expecting invitation around January)

Based on my research I may apply for tourist extension for 3 months, is that the best way to go? Are there any other alternatives? I am worried that if I apply for tourist extension, I might be imposed with 8503 (no further stay).
 
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There are several things you can do. A popular one to go back to school and study a diploma of business for 6 months. Another is to go home and apply from offshore when you get your invitation . Your can come back on a tourist visa and apply for a BVA when you come back after you have applied. You go back to Singapore, apply for an ETA and come back just about straight away.
 
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