I have applied on my partner's 485 visa as subsequent entrant from offshore through a lawyer on the 02/09/2016 and yet to receive an acknowledge letter.
My application was decision ready (lawyer advised that medical will have to be done upon DIBP request)
Please advise current processing time for 485 subsequent entrant visa. Her 485 will finish on 29th December, 2016 and we do not have much time.
I am currently holding touristvisa 600 with condition to exit every 3 months - Im in Australiaat the moment and will need to exit by June 1 2019.
I already applied 485 as a SE and receivedmy acknowledgement letter. However, I did not received a bridging visa.
My concern is;
1. Do I have to exit Australia by June 1 to comply with my tourist visa?
2. Am I able to re entry to Australia if I do?
3. Should I receive a bridging visa along withmy acknowledgement as I am an onshore applicant?
Hi Maureen, I'll reply from my personal experience as I also applied for 485 (primary applicant though) from tourist visa.
I never received bridging visa letter as well, but you can find your visa conditions on Vevo page. Once your tourist visa ends on June 1st you will be automatically put on bridging visa (waiting for 485). You won't be able to work until 485 approved, but you don't have to leave the country.
Actually, I myself wanted to wait for grant letter while at home, but was advised by my lawyer not do so. There's no official reason for that, but she recommended not to travel back and forth and just wait on shore until visa is approved.
I don't know if conditions are different for SE and primary applicants, but that was my case. Also, be aware that people here are not immigration advisors, everyone's just sharing their experiences and not all of them are suitable for your case. Hope that helps, take care.
Hi all,
I applied 485 SE for my wife, acknowledge 8th April 2019. (41 Days)
Medical not yet requested, wondering to apply for Visitor Visa for her.
Should I go for?
Visa granted today!
Application date 1 Feb
Acknowledgement date 6 Feb (department acknowledged that application was received on 1 Feb)
Additional info request 18 Apr
Visa granted 22 May
Hey. Don't panic. You should get an answer in 10 to 15 days. If u have a look, you will see that they usually grant visa + - 30 days after request for more information. you are on day 20.
just call there and tell them your situation. The lady who picked our call checked our application and told us to wait. But we got the mail within 5 min
Congratulations dage and Sam.. !! 🙂Thank you so much mani..
Bst of luck everyone...
U all get ur visa soon n on time dont panic just have faith n wait... 🙂
Hi Ilyas, I'm not sure about doing medical after lodging the visa. I think u need to contact ur agent for that.. If not u need to wait until they request for the medical. They will request once they open ur file. Don't worry wait faithfully... All the best
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