Applying as a dependent 457 visa subclass of spouse while waiting for tourist visa
I have applied for a tourist visa to Australia on the 24th of Jan this year soon after I got married to visit my Husband who is living there under Temporary graduate visa. We thought since the partner applications and all takes a lot of time and we wanted to be together, hence we went for the decision. My tourist visa is still under processing it shows..
Now, on the 27th of Feb this year, my spouse has added my name as his dependent in his 457 subclass sponsorship visa application. So, will that affect my tourist visa application, nullify or cancel it out? Is there a chance of refusal due to this? Because i don't want to wait for the whole period of 8-11 months away from my husband while the 457 is on process and granted. Is there a chance that I will get my tourist visa and visit my husband for 3 months?
Best Answer
Unless you first determine whether you would be eligible for a bridging visa should you enter as a tourist, it may be wise to withdraw your tourist visa application.
Your intention is to join your partner and stay in Australia long-term; a tourist visa is not meant for that. You risk your visa being cancelled or not being admitted, a negative immigration history that could affect other applications, both to Australia and other countries.
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Can I apply for tourist visa while waiting for spouse visa Australia?
You can apply for a visitor visa to come to Australia while you are waiting on an application outcome so long as the temporary visa matches your intentions. If you are waiting for the decision on a substantive or permanent visa and want to visit Australia to see a partner or holiday you can.Can you stay in Australia while waiting for partner visa?
The application for a partner visa can either be lodged in Australia or overseas. If lodged in Australia, the applicant would generally be granted a bridging visa allowing them to stay in Australia during processing. The bridging visa would generally have full work rights, but not in all cases.Can you travel while waiting for partner visa?
If you need to travel while awaiting the decision on your partner visa, you must apply for a Bridging Visa B (BVB).Can I change my tourist visa to dependent visa in Australia?
Once you hold a visitor visa, you cannot extend it or convert it into another type of visa, such as a working visa. If you want to extend your stay in Australia as a visitor, you need to apply for another visitor visa.Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309/100) - Australian Spouse / De Facto Visa - Partner Visa
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