Immigration Requirements for Australia and New Zealand

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Hello. Anyone here who applied for Subclass 600 Visa? How long did it take before it was granted? Thanks!!!

I just applied recently and it took 3 weeks for the whole process. But still, it really is a case to case basis and it depends on a lot of factors along the way.

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical.
You will still need the ielts when you apply for 457 later on.

Does it have to.be valid? Im.still on my bridging right.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, General, PACU.

Does it have to.be valid? Im.still on my bridging right.

Yes. It should be valid.

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what type of visitor visa for subclass 600?tourist or business stream?tnx

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what type of visitor visa for subclass 600?tourist or business stream?tnx

Business stream.

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Business stream.

Hello! How long are you allowed to stay in AU with the business/visitor visa 600? Just 3 months? In your case, you finished the BP in march then found a job in may. When did you start lodging an application for the 457? Is it ok to continue to stay in AU even if the 600 has already expired? Many thanks. :)

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, General, PACU.

Hello! How long are you allowed to stay in AU with the business/visitor visa 600? Just 3 months? In your case, you finished the BP in march then found a job in may. When did you start lodging an application for the 457? Is it ok to continue to stay in AU even if the 600 has already expired? Many thanks. :)

I think SC 600 has the same conditions with SC 456 visa, which was my visa during the bridging program. My 456 visa has a validity of 1 year with multiple entries, and one of the conditions is that I need to exit Australia every three months. After finishing my BP in March, I went back to the Philippines before my 90 days allowable stay will expire. After which, I went back to Australia to attend job interviews. I lodged my SC 457 when I already have my employer and after they lodged my nomination. You cannot stay here if your visa is expired because you will be considered as an unlawful citizen.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, General, PACU.

Hello! How long are you allowed to stay in AU with the business/visitor visa 600? Just 3 months? In your case, you finished the BP in march then found a job in may. When did you start lodging an application for the 457? Is it ok to continue to stay in AU even if the 600 has already expired? Many thanks. :)

In addition, if you apply for a new substantive visa like 457 before your current visa expires, you will be automatically granted with bridging visa. A bridging visa allows you to stay in Australia until your application for a new visa is granted.

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I think SC 600 has the same conditions with SC 456 visa, which was my visa during the bridging program. My 456 visa has a validity of 1 year with multiple entries, and one of the conditions is that I need to exit Australia every three months. After finishing my BP in March, I went back to the Philippines before my 90 days allowable stay will expire. After which, I went back to Australia to attend job interviews. I lodged my SC 457 when I already have my employer and after they lodged my nomination. You cannot stay here if your visa is expired because you will be considered as an unlawful citizen.

Oh that explains it. Your 456 visa was valid for a year. Which supporting documents did you provide? Business ownership? Proof of funds? Im speculating the same conditions apply for the new subclass 600. And i hope i can get the same validity length should i choose to apply for 600 instead of student visa.

In addition, if you apply for a new substantive visa like 457 before your current visa expires, you will be automatically granted with bridging visa. A bridging visa allows you to stay in Australia until your application for a new visa is granted.

Thanks for validating this. :)

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, General, PACU.

Oh that explains it. Your 456 visa was valid for a year. Which supporting documents did you provide? Business ownership? Proof of funds? Im speculating the same conditions apply for the new subclass 600. And i hope i can get the same validity length should i choose to apply for 600 instead of student visa.

Thanks for validating this. :)

It depends on which school you will enroll, if you'll have your bridging program in a CRICOS accredited school, then you are required to get a student visa.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, General, PACU.

Oh that explains it. Your 456 visa was valid for a year. Which supporting documents did you provide? Business ownership? Proof of funds? Im speculating the same conditions apply for the new subclass 600. And i hope i can get the same validity length should i choose to apply for 600 instead of student visa.

Thanks for validating this. :)

Just mainly bank accounts with sufficient funds.

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Just mainly bank accounts with sufficient funds.

I see. Which school did you go to again? :) by the way, im really happy to have read about your experience there, a source of inspiration. Although looking for sponsorship seems to be difficult at present.

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