Some clients on a Bridging Visa A (BVA) after a visa refusal ask whether they can lodge a parent visa from within Australia. Section 48 of the Migration Act restricts certain onshore visa applications for people whose visas have been refused or cancelled. Regulation 2.12 lists a limited number of visas that may still be applied for in this situation. This article explains whether a BVA aged parent visa application can be lodged after a refusal.
A BVA aged parent visa application is blocked onshore because parent visas are not exempt under section 48.
Does Section 48 Prevent an Aged Parent Visa Application?
Parent visas are not on the section 48 exemption list. This means a person on a BVA following a refusal cannot apply for an Aged Parent (subclass 804) visa onshore. Unfortunately, if you are section 48 barred, you must depart Australia and apply offshore or explore other visa options.
This example shows the importance of understanding section 48 before planning another application. A migration agent can review your circumstances and advise whether any exemptions apply or whether an offshore application is the only option.
Failing to account for section 48 restrictions can result in wasted application fees and further delays.
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