I had a student visa and then applied for a Partner Visa. Immigration has just cancelled my student visa. Does that mean I am now on the Bridging Visa that was granted when I lodged my Partner visa?

Unfortunately not. The bridging visa that was issued as a result of you lodging the Partner Visa would have ceased at the time your student visa was cancelled. You are currently unlawful, and you should contact the Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible to obtain a Bridging Visa E, either by presenting at one of the DHA offices, or by logging onto your Immiaccount and lodging a Bridging Visa E application that way. 

As Bridging Visa E’s are normally issued with an “no work” condition, you are advised to request work rights at the time of your initial application for the Bridging Visa E.

Should you need assistance with your application or an application for work rights, please contact our team without delay on (03) 9573 5200, or book a consultation online as soon as possible.