1. What happens after your 5 year migration visa period is up? Do you have to start the whole process again? Or do they extend it for another 5 years?

2. And another question. Say if a potential migrant feels they have passed the points test, what are DIMA's chances of rejection? Do a signficant population who apply are granted a visa? I know this is a far-fetched question, but just thought someone might have an answer.

    >On Tue, 01 Oct 2002 19:02:19 +0000, LI_Hokie wrote:
    >1. What happens after your 5 year migration visa period is up? Do you
    > have to start the whole process again? Or do they extend it for
    > another 5 years?

A 5 year Resident Return visa extends your PR for a further 5 years,
but if you haven't live in Australia for 2 years in the first 5,
you'll find it hard to get one. If you've not lived in Australia at
all, it's going to be near impossible.


    >2. And another question. Say if a potential migrant feels they have
    > passed the points test, what are DIMA's chances of rejection? Do a
    > signficant population who apply are granted a visa? I know this is a
    > far-fetched question, but just thought someone might have an answer.

People who think they've passed the points test can still be rejected
because:
- they've assessed themselves incorrectly (especially if their skills
assessment involves a deeming date)
- there is a medical or character problem


Jeremy

Let's not forget the basic requirements, as some people tend to conveniently ignore or simply don't realize that the "12 of 18 months" rule needs to be satisfied as well.


Peter

The only way most Aussies would be excepted then is to be born here ,the character thing could be their down fall , does it mean they have to have one?
Can not help but think this visa racket is making Australia House big bucks , I thought I was ripped off when they took me for $200 at $1700 its robbery with violence , are them Aussies more clued up than I give them credit for?