遞交後會發生什麼事，逐步說明

After a visa application is lodged, most people want to know what happens next and what they need to do. The process usually moves in stages, and some stages are quick while others take months. Knowing what each stage looks like can help you keep records, watch for deadlines and avoid missing a request.

你首先會收到的東西：確認通知和 TRN#

遞交後，Department 通常會發送確認通知。對於線上申請，這通常會在提交後不久出現在 ImmiAccount。對於紙本申請，則可能稍後透過電子郵件或郵寄送達。

確認通知通常會確認申請已收到。當中常包括一個 Transaction Reference Number，或 TRN。TRN 很重要，因為它通常用於連結文件、查看訊息，以及在之後與該部門聯絡時識別申請。

From the applicant side, this stage is mainly about checking details and saving records. Keep a copy of the acknowledgement, the lodgement receipt and the full application that was submitted. If a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner lodged the application, there may also be a service agreement, invoices and receipts, which should be kept together.

If a representative is involved, there may also be a Form 956 on file, which appoints a registered migration agent, exempt person or legal practitioner as the authorised recipient or migration agent record. The legal basis for this is in s312A of the Migration Act 1958. If a person is charging for immigration assistance in Australia, they must be properly authorised to do that work, see s280 and s281 of the Migration Act 1958.

如果申請是在澳洲境內遞交，過橋簽證（bridging visa）會怎樣#

For some onshore applications, a Bridging Visa may be granted automatically when the substantive visa application is lodged. In many cases this is a Bridging Visa A, although the exact bridging visa type depends on the circumstances and the kind of application lodged. The grant notice is often sent separately from the lodgement acknowledgement.

From the applicant side, the key point is that a bridging visa usually does not become active straight away if the person still holds another substantive visa. It generally comes into effect only when the current substantive visa ceases. The grant notice will usually set out the visa conditions, such as work rights, travel limits and the period of stay.

Travel is one of the main practical issues at this stage. A Bridging Visa A usually stops when the holder leaves Australia, so people often read the conditions carefully before making travel plans. If travel becomes necessary, a different bridging visa process may be relevant, but the exact position depends on the application and status at the time.

人們也常把過橋簽證（bridging visa）的核發與主簽證的決定混淆。兩者不同。過橋簽證一般是關於在實質申請處理期間合法停留，而不是關於主簽證之後是否會獲批或被拒。

申請會進入排隊，並可能等待一段時間#

確認後，許多申請會進入等待期。這可能是整個流程中最長的一部分。在此期間，即使申請仍在進行中，數週或數月內也可能看不到任何明顯動作。

From the applicant side, this stage usually means checking ImmiAccount, email inboxes and spam folders regularly. The Department may contact the applicant or the authorised recipient if more information is needed. If contact details change, they need to be updated so notices are not missed.

有些申請在沒有任何進一步要求的情況下就會完成。另一些則會經過一輪或多輪審查和文件要求。單憑一段沒有消息的期間，本身並不能顯示任何關於時間或結果的資訊。

If a registered migration agent is acting, the Code of Conduct requires certain consumer steps. The consumer guide must be given before a contract for services is made, see s38. There must also be a written agreement, see s42, and clear information about the fee structure, see s46. If help is still being arranged after lodgement, it can be useful to read the consumer guide 以及 查詢 提供服務的人已正確註冊。

要求提供更多資訊時，通常長什麼樣，以及如何運作#

如果該部門需要更多資料，可能會發出補件要求。這通常稱為 RFI。要求中通常會列出所需文件或證據，並給出截止日期。

從申請人的角度看，這個階段非常實際。需要仔細閱讀要求、記下到期日並確認上傳方式。有些要求會透過 ImmiAccount 訊息發送，另一些也可能透過電子郵件發送。

It is common for requests to ask for updated identity documents, civil documents, employment records, relationship evidence, financial records or forms. The exact request depends on the visa program and what was lodged earlier. Sometimes the Department asks for clearer copies, certified copies, translations or documents covering a different date range.

如果文件不是英文，可能需要翻譯。如果文件之前已上傳但無法閱讀，可能會被要求提供更清晰的掃描。檔案命名、清晰度和完整頁數，往往比很多人預期的更重要。

It is important that documents given to the Department are genuine and consistent. False or misleading information, or bogus documents, can lead to serious problems under s234 and s245AR of the Migration Act 1958, and Public Interest Criterion 4020 can also become relevant. This is one reason many applicants choose to get professional help with document organisation and lodgement, even though only a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner can lawfully give immigration assistance in Australia for a fee, see s280 and s281.

如果正在比較專業協助，分項報價可以讓服務範圍更清楚，例如費用是否涵蓋一次 RFI 回覆，或持續管理直到決定。VisaBid 讓申請人 描述個案並取得報價, 但該服務本身不提供移民協助 (immigration assistance)。

健康和品格審查#

許多申請都涉及健康與品格步驟。這些步驟不一定會同時發生。有些情況下，申請人會提早完成健康檢查；另一些情況則是 Department 在處理較後期才發出指示。

For health, the applicant may receive a referral or directions through ImmiAccount, often with a HAP ID for booking examinations with an approved panel provider. The practical side is usually booking the appointment, taking identity documents, completing the tests and waiting for the results to be transmitted to the Department. The health result itself is generally handled between the panel provider and the Department rather than being uploaded by the applicant.

For character, the Department may ask for police clearances from Australia or other countries, depending on the visa pathway and the applicant's history. These checks can take time to obtain, especially from overseas authorities. The request usually tells the applicant what kind of certificate is needed and the relevant date period.

有時也會要求提供生物辨識資料，視國籍、所在地及申請類型而定。如果需要，通知信通常會說明應前往何處以及要攜帶什麼。和體檢一樣，生物辨識是流程步驟，不代表任何特定結果。

決定階段，以及通知通常包含哪些內容#

作出決定後，部門會發出書面通知。對於線上申請，通知通常會透過 ImmiAccount 發出，也可能以電子郵件寄送。如果 Form 956 上有授權收件人，通知可能會寄給該人。

如果簽證獲批，通知通常會列出簽證核發號碼、核發日期、簽證條件，以及簽證開始日期。在某些情況下，簽證會立即開始。在其他情況下，則會在目前的實質簽證結束時開始。

If the application is refused, the decision notice generally gives reasons and states whether there is any review right, and if so, where that right sits and the time limit. This article does not cover review strategy or what steps a person should take after a refusal. That is the kind of immigration assistance that can only be given by a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner in line with the law.

After a grant or refusal, it is sensible to keep the full decision record. That usually means the application copy, supporting documents, acknowledgement, all requests, all responses, the health and police check records, and the final notice. Good record keeping matters later because visa history often connects to future applications.

常見問題#

遞交後多久我會拿到TRN？#

對於線上申請，TRN 通常會在成功遞交後很快產生。它通常會出現在確認通知或 ImmiAccount 中。對於紙本申請，時間可能較慢，因為申請需要先被正式收件。

我遞交後，過橋簽證會立刻生效嗎？#

不一定。對許多境內申請人而言，過橋簽證（bridging visa）會在遞交後核發，但只有在目前的實質簽證結束時才會生效。核發通知通常會說明開始時間點和簽證條件。

為什麼部門到現在還沒有向我要求任何資料？#

在許多簽證類別中，長時間沒有聯絡是常見的。有些申請會根據已遞交的文件直接作出決定，另一些則會在之後收到一次或多次要求。沉默本身並不表示申請進展良好或不良。

如果遞交後我的代理一直不回覆怎麼辦？#

If a registered migration agent is acting, there should be a written agreement and a clear fee structure under s42 and s46 of the Code of Conduct 2021. Invoices and receipts must also be handled properly under s49, and client money rules may apply under s50 and s51. If there is a concern about conduct, start by reading the consumer guide, 如有需要，請查看相關資訊 投訴.

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關於本指南。 這是關於某項程序在澳洲如何運作的一般資訊。這不是 immigration assistance，也不是針對你情況的建議。根據 section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 只有註冊移民代理或澳洲法律執業者可以提供這項服務。政府收費會按指數調整，而且大多數會在 1 July 變更，所以請自行查核任何金額於 immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, 並在以下位置查核任何代理 OMARA（移民代理註冊管理局）名冊.