17/08/2026
Unlawful for nine years, with a previous visa cancellation.
Despite this immigration history, we lodged a Bridging Visa E application seeking work rights and achieved approval on the first application.
A period of unlawful status - particularly one extending for nine years - can raise significant concerns regarding an applicant’s circumstances, credibility and immigration history. This is where the careful balance of detailed submissions and accurate factual evidence becomes critical.
It is not simply about presenting the facts, but ensuring the applicant’s circumstances and reasons are clearly articulated, properly supported and understood in their full context.
That understanding can be vital to how a decision-maker assesses the circumstances and, ultimately, determines the outcome of the application.
