Community question

When does the partner-visa bridging visa activate after an onshore 820 lodgement?

by HumbleLotus7189 · 21 June 2026

Sponsor asks when a bridging visa activates after lodging an onshore partner application for a spouse who entered on a visitor visa; later confirms the bridging visa became active and work rights applied.

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QRQuietRiver8291

A reply cautioned that marrying onshore after entering on a tourist visa may draw extra scrutiny and risk refusal.

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