another citizeship question!
Jun 25th 2007, 9:51 am
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another citizeship question!
hi guys
have had a search but cant find the "idiots guide to citizenship"!
We are looking at moving in September on a 136 visa. Now, will we have to wait 2 or 4 years before applying? (Am just wondering as the 136 visa is valid initially for 5 years!)
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Chris
have had a search but cant find the "idiots guide to citizenship"!
We are looking at moving in September on a 136 visa. Now, will we have to wait 2 or 4 years before applying? (Am just wondering as the 136 visa is valid initially for 5 years!)
cheers
Chris
Jun 25th 2007, 9:59 am
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Re: another citizeship question!
have you validated your visa?
Jun 25th 2007, 10:21 am
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Jun 25th 2007, 10:31 am
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Re: another citizeship question!
Is the change date in September then? I thought it was in July....
Jun 25th 2007, 10:55 am
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Jun 25th 2007, 11:05 am
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Re: another citizeship question!
To come under the 2 year rule you need to have validated your visa before the new legislation comes in. So you would have to come out before July 1st, even if it's just to clear customs and then return on the next flight.
Jun 25th 2007, 11:28 am
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Re: another citizeship question!
this is the reply that i got from the agent - all v confusing!!!
Jun 25th 2007, 11:35 am
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Jun 25th 2007, 12:13 pm
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Re: another citizeship question!
Hi Chris,
I confirm that the new legislation applies to people who are granted permanent residence after 1 July.
It is our understanding that a person is regarded as a permanent resident, when the visa is granted. As per the citizenship act therefore, you are a permanent resident (i.o.o)
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...egislation/cha...
Jun 25th 2007, 12:17 pm
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Re: another citizeship question!
sorry -meant to post this reply from agent:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...egislation/cha...
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...egislation/cha...
Jun 25th 2007, 12:32 pm
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Re: another citizeship question!
It should be this one: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...m#requirements
chmaiden, these may help you understand a bit better http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...&postcount=167
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...&postcount=191
Basically to be classed as a PR you need to either be resident in Australia or have previously been resident in Australia, which means you would need to have validated. Before you validate, you aren't resident because you haven't been in the country.
Jun 25th 2007, 12:34 pm
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Re: another citizeship question!
Also, if you have time it would probably help you to read all of this thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396979
Some may not be relevant to you, but it will give you all the answers (eventually
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Some may not be relevant to you, but it will give you all the answers (eventually
)
Jun 25th 2007, 1:04 pm
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Re: another citizeship question!
Also, if you have time it would probably help you to read all of this thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396979
Some may not be relevant to you, but it will give you all the answers (eventually)
Some may not be relevant to you, but it will give you all the answers (eventually
)