Bridging Visas

Subclass 417: Working Holiday Visa

This Australia working visa is designed for adults who wish to have an extended holiday and to work here to fund it or financially support it. The candidates must meet the basic eligibility criteria given below

• They must be 18 to 30 years old or in some countries, the age limit is 35 years old
• Candidates should have a passport from a qualified jurisdiction or country
• and the candidates need not be accompanied by dependent children.

There are 3 categories of Working visas included in Bridging Visas, those are

First Working Holiday visa

This visa allows people who have their first extended holiday in Australia and work to support and fund their trip for 12 months. It lets people who are from 18 to 30 years old to apply for this visa. With the help of this visa, the candidates can do short-term work in Australia to support pay for their holiday, study for up to 4 months, help them to travel to and from Australia at how any time they want, and they should be in specific work for 3 months to get eligible for a second working holiday visa.

Second Working Holiday visa

This visa enables candidates who currently hold, who have held, or who are working holiday visas to have a Working Holiday visa and a second working holiday in Australia to stay for another 12 months after the completion of 3 months of specific work. The candidates must be between 18 to 30 years old under this category. With the help of this visa you can do short-term work in Australia to support the pay for your holiday, study for up to 4 months, can travel several times to and from Australia, you have to do 6 months of specified subclass 417 work to become eligible for a third working holiday visa.

Third Working Holiday visa

This visa allows candidates from 18 to 30 years old, or 35 years old for some countries, who presently hold, or who have held a second working holiday visa, and who have a third working holiday in Australia. This visa lets the people who hold a Second Working Holiday Visa.

To reside in Australia for 12 months they have to complete 6 months of specified work.

The candidates must follow the following eligibility requirements to apply for all the 3 working holiday visas:

1. You should have previously entered into Australia on a subclass 417 visa.
2. You need to hold a passport from a qualified country or jurisdiction
3. You must be between 18 to 30 years old or for some countries 35 years old to apply for this visa.
4. You should have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work.
5. Applicants should not go along with dependent children, and you need to apply by yourself and family members cannot be included.
6. Under the First Working Holiday visa, if their Bridging Visa was permitted once after holding a substantive visa and leaving Australia, the candidates should apply for the First Working Holiday Visa from outside Australia.

Subclass 462: Work and Holiday Visa

Subclass 462: Work and Holiday Visa enables 18 to 30-year-old young adults from qualified countries to travel and work in Australia for an extended holiday. This visa differs from the Subclass 417: Working Holiday Visa because this visa is applicable for a separate list of countries and it has different eligibility requirements, like English language proficiency, and educational qualifications from some applicants.

This visa includes 3 work and holiday visas which are

First Work and Holiday visa

This visa allows people aged 18 to 30 years to holiday in Australia for 13 months at the time of working to support their stay in Australia. The cost for this will be AUD 650, and the applicants need to hold an eligible country’s passport. Candidates who have completed 3 months of specified work can be eligible for a second visa.

Second Work and Holiday visa

The Second Work and Holiday visa allows candidates from 18 to 30 years old who have a first 462 visa to reside in Australia for another 12 months. The applicants need to complete 3 months of specified work. Once the specified work is completed for 6 months, the candidates can qualify for a third visa.

Third Work and Holiday visa

This visa allows the applicants to take a second 462 visa to stay in Australia for another 12 months. The applicants need to complete 6 months of specific work. This visa allows Travel, study, and work for up to 4 months.

The Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 462: Work and Holiday Visa are as follows:

1. The candidate must be 18 to 30 years old inclusive at the time of application.
2. Under the Subclass 462 First Work and Holiday Visa, They should not be accompanied by dependent children at the time of their stay.
3. The applicant must hold a passport from a qualified country of jurisdiction. This eligibility is applicable for first, second, and third work and holiday visas.
4. Under the second work and holiday visa the candidates must have previously held a subclass 462 First Work and Holiday visa. And under Subclass 462 Third Work and Holiday Visa, the applicants must have previously held a Subclass 462 Second Work and Holiday visa.
5. the candidates must apply online from outside Australia
6. Under Subclass 462 First Work and Holiday Visa, applicants should have sufficient funds to support themselves and they must be in Australia on a substantive visa.
7. They should meet the character and health requirements.

Application Process

Follow every step in the application process carefully for a successful application.

1. Before making Application

   Before making the visa application make sure the application is open for your country of passport. The candidates need to ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements like educational qualifications for (for Subclass 462), age, and financial requirements. If necessary the applicants need to arrange the health exam and if required they can appoint someone to help with their application. Prepare all the required documents.

2. Gathering your Documents

   Gather all the required documents and need to provide accurate personal information. Applicants need to submit identity proof like national ID, Passport, and other valid documents. Under Subclass 462, you need to provide English proficiency proof, educational qualifications, and if applicable government support letter.

3. Applying for Visa

   The application should be submitted online through the website of the Department of Home Affairs. The candidates need to pay their Visa application fee of AUD 650. Before applying make sure all the documents are submitted.

4. After making Application

   Once the application is submitted the candidates receive a confirmation of application receipt from the Department of Home Affairs. You may asked to provide additional documents or may undergo character and health checks.

5. Outcomes of Visa

   In the final stage, if your application is approved then you will get a visa grant number, the beginning date of your visa, and visa conditions. If your application is refused then you will be informed of the reason for the refusal.

Benefits of Choosing Bridging Visas

The Advantages of selecting Bridging Visas are as follows.

• Legal stay in Australia: The bridging Visas allow the candidates to reside legally in Australia while waiting for a substantive visa decision.
• Work Permission: The applicants of some bridging visas like BVB and BVA offer the rights to work either automatically or through a hardship application.
• Inclusion of family: In bridging visa application the family members can also be included if they are a part of the substantive visa application.
• Adaptability: This Bridging visa is used by several applicants. It includes partner visa applicants, asylum seekers, and skilled workers.
• Bridge Between Visas: This bridging visa assures continuous legal status from one country visit to another country.
• Flexibility to travel: This visa enables re-entry to Australia within a particular time of travel.
• Departure Preparation: BVE Visa provides time to make arrangements before getting a departure from Australia.

Why Choose Croyez Immigration

Croyez Immigration a top visa consultant all over the world supports the candidates through every step of Bridging Visas application. The major reasons to choose Croyez Immigration to navigate the tricky application process of Bridging Visas are:

• The expert team of visa consultants at Croyez assesses the clients throughout the process by providing a direct and clear communication service, and transparent service.
• Our experienced migration consultants offer personalized assistance in assessing eligibility, application completion, and addressing the complex immigration service.
• We help you to get the family inclusions, work rights, and permission to travel where application.
• With a focused approach and in-depth knowledge of Australian immigration laws our consultants at Croyez immigration enhances the chances of a successful visa with minimal stress.

Bridging Visa helps the applicants to “bridge” the gap between a farmer visa and the visa for which they are applying. It is a temporary visa that will permit the applicants to stay in Australia legally.