Six-Month Limit Resets With Each Visa Grant
Another client had worked six months for Employer A and then six months for Employer B under a working holiday visa. After lodging a new visa application, they were granted a Bridging Visa A. They wanted to return to Employer A while awaiting their new visa.
Because a BVA is a different visa, the six-month period resets. The worker may work for the same employer again for another six months. Thus, returning to Employer A for another six-month stint is permitted. Nevertheless, the overarching condition remains; they can’t exceed six months with any employer on the BVA unless they obtain permission.
Practical Implications
• Condition 8547 is tied to the visa, not the person.
• After your new visa (or bridging visa) is granted, you get a fresh six-month period with each employer.
• Always track your start and end dates for each employment period to avoid unintentional breaches.
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