Cathrine2017

21 hours ago, Kevin said:

My friend was able to apply for the 887 visa exactly after 2 years from the date of 489 visa grant. 

We can't even lodge the visa application prior to the 2 years timeline according to the immigration system standard. 

I received an email from the 887 visa case officer, she explained me, the time I spent as 489 bridging visa holder might be counting for the 1 year full-time work and 2 years residential requirements, however there is another requirement to hold the 489 visa at least for 2 years in order to apply for 887 visa. 

Wish it helps. 

Hi Kevin, thank you for your reply, they are very helpful. 

3 minutes ago, Cathrine2017 said:

Hi, Kevin, any update for your friend's visa application. I have the exactly same situation as yours, if the bridging visa period can be counted, it will mean a lot to me.

@Kevin

On 12/17/2018 at 6:53 PM, Kevin said:

Thanks Mehedi and Marlowe022. Now it seems to be clearly understood the point of my question. 

As I was an onshore 489 visa applicant from the tourist visa (600).

It took 7 months until I get a visa grant. In other words, I was holding a bridging visa A after applying for 489 visa for 7 months. 

Thus, If the 2 years residency requirement does not count from the day of holding a bridging visa, I would apply for 887 visa 7 months behind, which is a fairly big difference to me. 

Anyway, still can't find a clear answer for my question, so I will keep an eye on my friend's case, and then I will decide to go earlier or later depending on the outcome of his application. 

He is also onshore applicant and there is a two month gap between bridging visa and 489 visa grant date. 

 

Once I get the result of his visa application, will update at this forum.

 

Cheers guys. 

 

 

 

Hi, Kevin, any update for your friend's visa application. I have the exactly same situation as yours, if the bridging visa period can be counted, it will mean a lot to me.