Obtaining work permission on a bridging visa

Usually, working with an application that was previously refused is difficult for a number of reasons: 

• the Department already has information previously submitted to them which they deemed unsatisfactory; and  
• the second application needs to properly address the reasons why the first application was refused. 

In this case, because Mr Shen himself was unaware of the reasons nor what was presented forward to the Department, we had to be extra careful in not presenting inconsistent information and to ensure the case was strong in all aspects. 

‘Financial hardship’ is usually demonstrated when there is a clear inability to pay for reasonable living expenses. This can be quite subjective so it is very important that an agent or a lawyer submits the application along with a legal submission making it clear why you are experiencing financial hardship. 

Evidences that generally will need to be presented include (but are not limited to):

• receipts/invoices for bills including utilities, medical, rent, other expenses etc. 
• a bank statement showing your current financial position 

If you are unsure whether you would be able to obtain work permission, you should get in touch with us so we can assess your circumstances. 

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