Can I Work on an 820 Partner Visa?

What work rights does a granted Subclass 820 give?

A granted Subclass 820 gives the holder the right to work in Australia without a limit on hours, for any employer and in any occupation, and to run a business. The holder can also study. These rights continue until the permanent Subclass 801 is decided. Our page on the Subclass 820 visa explains the onshore partner visa stage by stage.

Can I work while my Subclass 820 application is processing?

An applicant can work while a Subclass 820 application is processing if the visa held at that time allows work. The earlier substantive visa applies until it ends, and then the Bridging Visa A takes over. A partner visa Bridging Visa A commonly carries no work limit, but this must be confirmed on VEVO rather than assumed. Our article on Subclass 820 work rights and the Bridging Visa A explains the rules in detail.

What if I am still on a student visa when I apply?

A student visa holder who applies for a Subclass 820 remains bound by the student visa work limits while the student visa is in effect. The bridging visa only takes over when the student visa ends, and only then does the work position change. Working beyond the student visa limits in the meantime breaches the student visa. Our article on partner visa bridging visa work rights explains how the changeover works.

What if my bridging visa says no work?

Where a bridging visa carries a no work condition, the applicant must not work until the position changes. In some cases the applicant can ask the Department for a new bridging visa that allows work, with evidence of the reason, such as financial hardship. Our article on partner visa on a Bridging Visa E explains the more restrictive bridging visa some applicants hold.

Can unlawful work affect my Subclass 820?

Unlawful work can affect a Subclass 820, because work in breach of visa conditions may lead to cancellation of the visa held at the time and can raise character and integrity concerns. Past breaches should be disclosed truthfully and addressed in the application rather than hidden. Our article on partner visa unlawful work history explains how the Department treats earlier breaches.

How do employers check my right to work on a Subclass 820?

Employers check a Subclass 820 holder's or applicant's right to work through the Department's visa checking service, which shows the current visa and its conditions. Applicants should check VEVO themselves before starting a job, so that any condition problem is found early. Our article on partner visa conditions explains the common conditions.

How does My Migration Lawyers confirm work rights for Subclass 820 applicants?

My Migration Lawyers confirms work rights for Subclass 820 applicants by checking which visa the applicant holds on each date, the conditions on that visa and when the bridging visa will take effect, so the applicant can accept work without breaching a condition. Where the bridging visa does not allow work, the firm advises on whether a further bridging visa application is worth making. Applicants can speak with our partner visa lawyers.