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Shaun&Dee Jan 5th 2009 6:10 am
Duration for citizenship…
 
I’m helping out a work colleague here as she does not know the answer and neither do I…

She entered Australia on a 457 Sponsorship visa on 12 April 2005. She was granted permanent residency on 7 November 2007.

We are trying to work out when she can become a citizen and whether she can ‘get on’ the old system before the new rules come into play, ie can she become a citizen in April 2009.

Thanks
Shaun

olauf Jan 5th 2009 6:26 am
Re: Duration for citizenship…
 
Hi

Because she obtained P.R.after 1 Jul 07, the new 4 year rule will apply. However i think she can count up to 3 yrs of temporary residence to apply for citizenship.. you may want to check with an agent..

Dorothy Jan 5th 2009 6:30 am
Re: Duration for citizenship…
 
Originally Posted by Shaun&Dee (Post 7127486)
I’m helping out a work colleague here as she does not know the answer and neither do I…

She entered Australia on a 457 Sponsorship visa on 12 April 2005. She was granted permanent residency on 7 November 2007.

We are trying to work out when she can become a citizen and whether she can ‘get on’ the old system before the new rules come into play, ie can she become a citizen in April 2009.

Thanks
Shaun
www.citizenship.gov.au has a calculator to determine your eligibility.

northernbird Jan 5th 2009 7:49 am
Re: Duration for citizenship…
 
Originally Posted by Shaun&Dee (Post 7127486)
I’m helping out a work colleague here as she does not know the answer and neither do I…

She entered Australia on a 457 Sponsorship visa on 12 April 2005. She was granted permanent residency on 7 November 2007.

We are trying to work out when she can become a citizen and whether she can ‘get on’ the old system before the new rules come into play, ie can she become a citizen in April 2009.

Thanks
Shaun
She will be eligible in April 2009. 4 years of eligible residence with at least the 12 months prior to application being as a PR.

jayr Jan 5th 2009 11:04 pm
Re: Duration for citizenship…
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 7127640)
She will be eligible in April 2009. 4 years of eligible residence with at least the 12 months prior to application being as a PR.
Agree witht he above, she should do her test soon and get her application ready to go in in April.

Shaun&Dee Jan 6th 2009 6:03 am
Re: Duration for citizenship…
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 7127640)
She will be eligible in April 2009. 4 years of eligible residence with at least the 12 months prior to application being as a PR.

Thanks. Thats what I thought.
Shaun


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