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Roy Edward Taylor Apr 12th 2005 2:13 pm
Change in Citizenship rules to include time on 457
 
Does anyone know if there has been any news on the proposed changes that would allow time (up to 12 months?) on a 457 visa to count towards the 2 years for citizenship?

My big regret is delaying my time to apply for permament residency so I could get the living away from home allowance. My advice: don't go for the money, get PR as soon as you can, *whilst* you can. I got it finally, but if I had waited a little longer the increased points requirement would have 'priced me out' at the grand old age of 36.

Thanks,

Roy

bondipom Apr 12th 2005 3:15 pm
Re: Change in Citizenship rules to include time on 457
 
Originally Posted by Roy Edward Taylor
Does anyone know if there has been any news on the proposed changes that would allow time (up to 12 months?) on a 457 visa to count towards the 2 years for citizenship?

My big regret is delaying my time to apply for permament residency so I could get the living away from home allowance. My advice: don't go for the money, get PR as soon as you can, *whilst* you can. I got it finally, but if I had waited a little longer the increased points requirement would have 'priced me out' at the grand old age of 36.

Thanks,

Roy
The legislation has not been timetabled yet.

Roy Edward Taylor Jun 20th 2005 5:07 pm
Re: Change in Citizenship rules to include time on 457
 
Originally Posted by bondipom
The legislation has not been timetabled yet.
What do I monitor to check this. Is there a goverment web site that shows up & coming legislation?
I'm like to rerturn to the Uk for a while, but I want my citizenship first. It would be nice if I don't have to wait 2 years, so this legislation is quite important to me.

JayDeee Jun 20th 2005 6:28 pm
Re: Change in Citizenship rules to include time on 457
 
Originally Posted by Roy Edward Taylor
What do I monitor to check this. Is there a goverment web site that shows up & coming legislation?
I'm like to rerturn to the Uk for a while, but I want my citizenship first. It would be nice if I don't have to wait 2 years, so this legislation is quite important to me.

I asked a very similar question in the immigration forum yesteday see this thread for your answer

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309555

Cheers
Kala

Pollyana Jun 20th 2005 6:38 pm
Re: Change in Citizenship rules to include time on 457
 
I think as soon as there is any change it'll be trumpeted all over this forum, so you'll hear it as soon as it happens! :)


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