Australian Bridging Visa A (BVA)
Bridging Visa A (BVA) Subclass 010 is a temporary visa granted to individuals in Australia who have lodged a new substantive visa application while holding a current substantive visa, allowing them to remain lawfully in Australia during the processing of their new visa application.
What Is A Bridging Visa A (BVA)?
A Bridging visa A (BVA) Subclass 010 is a temporary visa granted when an application is lodged in Australia for a new substantive visa while holding a current substantive visa. It allows a person to remain lawfully in Australia after their current substantive visa ends and while their new substantive visa application is being processed. This is an important option for individuals who want to avoid being unlawfully present in the country while waiting for the outcome of their visa application.
The BVA does not let permit re-entry back to Australia after a person departs. It allows a person to remain lawfully in Australia until a decision is made on their substantive visa application. Generally, it inherits the visa conditions applicable to the last substantive visa.
When To Apply A Bridging Visa A?
A bridging visa A can be applied for, if:
- • a person were granted a Bridging Visa A or a Bridging visa B (BVB) but has ended and they meet the requirements for another Bridging visa A.
- • current BVA or BVB either does not allow work in Australia, or there are work restrictions, but there are compelling need to work (eg. financial hardship).
- • a judicial review application was made after a merits review tribunal to uphold a decision to refuse visa
What Conditions Do Bridging Visa A Contain?
Given the complexities of immigration laws, seeking the guidance of an experienced immigration lawyer or registered migration agent can help you make informed decisions when applying for a bridging visa A.
Visa conditions generally inherit the conditions of the last visa held at the time the bridging visa A was made or if no visa was held, the last bridging visa A or bridging visa B held, unless the 7 circumstances applies, for example:
- • where a person made an application for protection visa and was refused, and they are appealing to courts, if the last visa had, then the current bridging visa A will be granted with 8101 “no work” condition.
- • where an applicant has made an application for ENS, RSMS, GSM, then ‘nil’ conditions apply.
When Will Bridging Visa A Expire?
If the BVA was granted on or after 19 November 2016
The BVA will end:
35 calendar days after:
- • a decision (either by the department or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to the associated substantive visa application
- • a determination that the application is invalid (either the substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT)
- • withdrawal of the application (either the substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT).
28 calendar days after:
- • a judicial review body upholds the decision to refuse substantive visa application,
- • withdraw a related judicial review application.
If your BVA was granted before 19 November 2016
The BVA will end 28 days after the date that one of the following happens:
- • a decision (either by the department or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to the associated substantive visa application
- • a determination that the application is invalid (either the substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT)
- • withdrawal of the application (either the substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT).
How Can We Help You?
If you are experiencing difficulties with your visa in Australia, you can contact our team by calling or emailing us.
