Hope initially planned to travel overseas to attend her brother’s wedding ceremony but encountered a setback when her application for a Bridging B Visa (BVB) was refused. Brightstone Migration assisted with the reapplication process.
The BVB was granted on the same day her new application was submitted, enabling Hope to travel abroad with ease and take part in this significant and cherished occasion with her loved ones.
Background
Hope was on a Student (Temporary) (Class TU, Subclass 500) (Student) visa, which was set to expire in late September 2024. She had applied for a Temporary Graduate (Class VC, Subclass 485) (Temporary Graduate) visa, and in accordance with relevant Australian migration laws, was granted a Bridging A Visa (BVA). This BVA would become effective immediately upon the expiration of her Student visa in late September.
Bridging visas serve as interim permits that allow an individual to remain in Australia while awaiting a decision on a pending visa application. Our client required a BVB, which, unlike a BVA, would permit her to travel overseas.
Hope was uncertain about the reasons behind the refusal of her BVB application, despite having provided a comprehensive explanation for her travel. The refusal decision record indicated that her application did not satisfy the requirements set forth in the Migration Regulations 1994 Schedule 2 clause 020.212.
What is 020.212?
Clause 020.212 contains 5 subclauses, of which, subclause (1) and one of the remaining 4 subclauses (2), (3), (4) or (5) must be met by the applicant. The decision maker concluded that subclauses 020.212(1) and (2) were relevant to Hope’s situation.
Specifically, 020.212(2)(d) states:
‘The Minister must be satisfied that the applicant’s reasons for wishing to leave and re-enter Australia are substantial’.
Essentially, the decision maker did not consider Hope’s reasons for wishing to leave and re-enter Australia during the processing of her Temporary Graduate visa to be substantial.
How did we get Hope’s BVB granted so quickly?
After Hope officially appointed Brightstone Migration to represent her, the first course of action was to thoroughly review the details of the refusal. We carefully examined the refusal with her, highlighting key facts and formulating a strategic approach. Instead of appealing the refusal decision, we recommended a fresh application be submitted.
Applications are frequently refused due to incomplete documentation or misinterpretation of requirements. In Hope’s case, although she had requested a two-month period to visit her family and attend her brother’s wedding, the decision maker had deemed her explanation insufficient for the grant of a BVB. We advised Hope that her brother’s wedding, a significant family event, indeed constituted a compelling reason to support her need for the BVB and travel abroad.
The Brightstone Migration team meticulously assisted Hope in preparing and submitting the necessary documents for her new application. We guided Hope through the preparation and collation of supporting evidence, including but not limited to the wedding invitation, flight itinerary and signed invitation letter.
From the moment Hope enquired with Brightstone Migration to the day her BVB was granted, the team attended to her case diligently, keeping in regular contact, addressing her every question or concern and illuminating the path forward every step of the way.
The journey could not have been any smoother - Hope’s BVB was granted on the same day of submission!!
You can maximise the chances of a smooth and successful application by enquiring with Brightstone Migration to see how we can assist and represent you in your visa application.
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Highly recommend services!
I couldn't be more grateful to Brightstone Migration! After my Bridging Visa B was initially refused, they quickly helped me reapply with the right evidence, and it was granted the same day. Thanks to their expertise, I was able to attend my brother's wedding. Highly recommend their services!
