retirement16 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Hi Everyone We applied for 804 onshore and it was acknowledged within 4 days together with a Bridging Visa "A" this BVA did not come into use as we were on a E Visa (651) so BVA cannot come into force until this expired We returned to the UK and had problems with a sick relative so did not return quickly The E Visa expired and we were still in the uk a couple of months passed and so we applied for a new E Visa (651) which was granted with no conditions. that expires in April 2019 and we intend to hopefully renew it again and travel sometime this year What I wanted to ask would the BVA start at the end of this E Visa 651 on the expiry date......... or have we lost our right to the BVA therefore our application for the 804 We could not apply for a BV "B" as the original VV E Visa was still running Edited February 24, 2019 by retirement16 pressed wrong button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) I think you need to talk to a registered agent, it sounds rather complicated and my guess would be that your 804 has lapsed. You wouldn't have been allowed to leave on a BVA anyway, you'd have needed a BVB. Given that you didn't intend to be a tourist last time but intended to stay you might be in for a bit of a grilling next time to ascertain whether you've lied about being a tourist this time too. But get professional advice, this is an odd situation. Edited February 24, 2019 by Quoll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 As above. Your situation is unusual and someone would need to know all the facts to give you a straight answer. It is possible any bridging visa will no longer apply and you may have to wait offshore for your visa grant if the application is still valid. Not sure re onshore/offshore rules for this particular visa. You should still be able to visit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Oh dear. It sounds as though you've got yourself in a mess. While it's true the bridging visa wasn't in effect when you left, it did come into effect when the first tourist visa expired - and then you were offshore without a BVB, which you're not allowed to do. I think you've lost the 804 and will have to start all over again, but check with an expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I agree with the comments to speak with a migration agent. The 804 application will not be affected but it may require you to be in Australia for it to be eventually granted. However the bridging visa A was a link between your original ETA and the 804. So the BVA would come into effect when the visitor visa expires (when you overstay or it expires at the end of its duration) and the BVA would let you remain in Australia while the 804 is processed. Since you're offshore now, you will need to speak with a migration agent to see whether it's possible to enter Australia on your new visitor visa and then apply for the BVA to be reinstated. It seems this can sometimes be done but I don't know under what circumstances and how you go about doing that. There are several good agents on this forum who could help including @Raul Senise, @wrussell and @Alan Collett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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