Citizenship time scale
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Citizenship time scale
Can anyone tell me if the citizenship timescale has changed from 2 to 3 years yet and is it still being debated.
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
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Re: Citizenship time scale
Originally Posted by mickagnew
Can anyone tell me if the citizenship timescale has changed from 2 to 3 years yet and is it still being debated.
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
#3
Re: Citizenship time scale
Originally Posted by mickagnew
Can anyone tell me if the citizenship timescale has changed from 2 to 3 years yet and is it still being debated.
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
Also does the two years mean from when you validate or is it 2 years living in the country, I guess the second
But what if I validate then the rule chenges to 3 years will that affect me say if I was moving permanently in June, sounds like a plan!
Cheers
Mick
#4
Re: Citizenship time scale
Originally Posted by chrispy
I think you might find that it is changing to 4 years from Jan 27th next year, so unless you are resident from before that date you will have to wait 4 years to become an official Bruce
As to whether validation will freeze your eligiblility for the 2 years, then sorry, unfortunately the definition of "permanent resident" for the Citizenship Act is very complex and no-one will be able to tell you for sure. My feeling is that validation will work to keep your residence requirement at 2 years, but I can't be sure.
And remember, even if validation does preserve the 2 year eligibility, it will be necessary to clock up the 2 years within THREE years of Commencement Day. So if you stay overseas too long you'll need to wait 4 years after arriving anyway.
Last edited by JAJ; Oct 24th 2006 at 11:54 pm.