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485 subsequent entrant processing time

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Hi all,

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.

Thanks in advance.
 
#1,137 ·
Hello everyone. I need you help please.

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?

Thank you and hoping for your advise.
 
#1,139 ·
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.
 
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