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Im presently in Australia lawfully, and have applied for a Skilled Independent (136) visa. Can I get a bridging visa?

April 26, 2017applied Australia Bridging independent lawfully presently skilled Visa

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Im presently in Australia lawfully, and have applied for a Skilled Independent (136) visa. Can I get a bridging visa?

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Unfortunately, no. A 136 visa is a visa that cannot be granted in Australia. As such, it is often called an “offshore” visa, meaning the applicant must be outside Australia before the visa can be granted, if all other requirements are met for the grant of that visa.